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'Reenergising reading': Amrita Tripathi's jump from writing books to acing publishing

Vikas Datta | July 15, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Authors and book lovers can be discerned by a few major traits, including a curiosity in all phases of a book's production, a readiness to embrace a new role in the process, as well as a marked inclination to attract others - in these days of limited attention spans - to the joys of reading, be it for pleasure or profit. Amrita Tripathi meets these criteria.

Govt invites bids for giga-scale ACC battery manufacturing facilities with 10 GWh capacity

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The government on Wednesday invited bids to pick up beneficiaries for establishing giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities with a cumulative capacity of 10 GWh in India.

India registers rise in employment in June

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Both the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in the country registered an increase in June over the same month of the previous year, reflecting a year-on-year increase in employment, the data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday showed.

Piyush Goyal, Maros Sefcovic review progress on India-EU FTA implementation

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Maros Sefcovic, EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, and reviewed the progress on the implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

'Bharat Tex 2026' reflects India's Vision 2030 roadmap for textile sector: PM Modi

IANS | July 15, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted that 'Bharat Tex 2026,' which brings the country’s complete textile value chain under one roof, also reflects India's Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile sector.

Delhi Cabinet clears 'Right to Time-Bound Services' Bill

IANS | July 15, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Rekha Gupta government approved the 'Delhi Right of Citizens to Time-Bound and Easy Delivery of Services Bill, 2026' on Wednesday, replacing the 2011 law with a modern, technology-driven legal framework for citizen-centric governance.

CM Satheesan vs LoP Satheesan: Change in power brought difference in perception

IANS | July 15, 2026 4:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan's, handling of the controversy surrounding the delay in initiating action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar reflects the changing realities of governance and the intense scrutiny that accompanies the transition from Leader of the Opposition to the state's highest executive office.

Textiles, footwear, autos among sectors leveraging India-UK FTA to maximise gains: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Indian companies in labour‑intensive sectors such as textiles, garments, footwear, automobiles and marine products were preparing to capitalise on the India‑UK free trade agreement (FTA) that took effect on Wednesday, a new report has said.

Will head to Delhi on July 19 even if permission for Jantar Mantar protest denied: Omar Abdullah

IANS | July 15, 2026 4:10 PM

Srinagar, July 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, said on Wednesday that he and his legislators will head to Delhi on July 19 even if permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar is denied.

Cabinet gives nod for national urea investment policy 2026 to boost fertiliser production

IANS | July 15, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers on National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026).

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'Reenergising reading': Amrita Tripathi's jump from writing books to acing publishing

Govt invites bids for giga-scale ACC battery manufacturing facilities with 10 GWh capacity

India registers rise in employment in June

Piyush Goyal, Maros Sefcovic review progress on India-EU FTA implementation

'Bharat Tex 2026' reflects India's Vision 2030 roadmap for textile sector: PM Modi

Delhi Cabinet clears 'Right to Time-Bound Services' Bill

CM Satheesan vs LoP Satheesan: Change in power brought difference in perception

Textiles, footwear, autos among sectors leveraging India-UK FTA to maximise gains: Report

Will head to Delhi on July 19 even if permission for Jantar Mantar protest denied: Omar Abdullah

Cabinet gives nod for national urea investment policy 2026 to boost fertiliser production

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