Gujarat: Patriotic fervour outpours as Unity March moves through Anand

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:08 PM

Anand, Nov 28 (IANS) The third day of the national Unity March, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, witnessed an outpouring of patriotic fervour as the procession moved from Anklav through the surrounding villages of Hathipura, Umeta and other rural pockets.

India's microfinance firms' portfolio outstanding falls 14 pc in Q2FY26

IANS | November 28, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India's microfinance firms' portfolio outstanding fell over 14 per cent as of September 30 to Rs 3,39,510 crore compared to Rs 4,08,049 crore at the end of the second quarter last fiscal (Q2 FY25), data from a report of Micro Finance Industry Network (MFIN) showed on Friday.

India an indispensable partner in Indo-Pacific: Australian envoy (IANS interview)

IANS | November 28, 2025 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Called India and Australia partners in building a "more stable, peaceful and prosperous" Indo-Pacific, Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green has reaffirmed that both countries continue to work hard on a shared vision to make Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific stable, prosperous and free.

India in talks with 50 nations on fair trade deals: Piyush Goyal

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India is currently engaged in discussions on fair and balanced trade deals with 14 countries or groups representing nearly 50 nations, including the United States, the European Union, GCC countries, New Zealand, Israel, Eurasia, Canada, South Africa and the Mercosur group.