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EU-India FTA historic, will open new opportunities, says Sweden's Ambassador to India

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Terming the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) "historic", Sweden’s Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff said the pact reflects strong mutual confidence between India and the European Union and will unlock significant new opportunities for Swedish companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in India and vice versa.

Vadodara traders hail India-EU free trade agreement, expect 'supportive' Union Budget

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:25 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) has been welcomed by traders in Gujarat's Vadodara, who see it as a positive development for domestic trade and exports.

Surat textile industry sees opportunity as Bangladesh mills announce indefinite strike

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:03 PM

Surat, Jan 29 (IANS) Textile traders in Gujarat's Surat are expecting a major boost to business following the announcement of an indefinite strike by Bangladesh's textile mills beginning from February 1 this year.

Tanjore paintings: JEEViKA empowers Bihar’s Krishna Devi to combine art with livelihood

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:43 PM

Sheikhpura (Bihar), Jan 29 (IANS) Krishna Devi’s story is a testament to women’s empowerment and self-reliance if given the right help and direction. She and her husband Praveen Kumar credit the JEEViKA program for enabling their success in introducing South India's famed Tanjore paintings to Bihar, acknowledging that without its support, their journey would have remained incomplete.

Nobody informed us: Deceased flight attendant Pinky Mali’s father hurt at ‘inhumane’ treatment

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) While the family and friends bid a final farewell to the deceased flight attendant Pinky Mali on Thursday, her father Shivkumar Mali slammed the airline company as well as the government, accusing them of being callous and indifferent towards their suffering.

Gujarat hospital sets record with over 500 successful kidney transplants in one year

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:12 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) has become the leading government hospital in the country for kidney transplants. It has scripted a record by performing 502 successful kidney transplants in 2025 alone, setting new milestones in the country’s medical landscape and also bringing lasting changes in the lives of people.

'Possibility of misuse cannot be ruled out': SC stays UGC’s 2026 equity regulations (Lead)

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court, in an interim order passed on Thursday, stayed the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, directing that the earlier 2012 Regulations will continue to govern the field until further orders.

Gujarat records over 1 lakh ITI trainees entering workforce in three years

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s skill development drive under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) has translated into jobs, with more than one lakh youth securing employment or self-employment over the past three years after completing training at government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), official data show.

EAM Jaishankar, US envoy Gor discuss 'many dimensions' of bilateral ties

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing many dimensions of bilateral ties.

Seaweed output triples in a decade as India targets scale-up in cultivation and processing

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:38 PM

Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.

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EU-India FTA historic, will open new opportunities, says Sweden's Ambassador to India

Vadodara traders hail India-EU free trade agreement, expect 'supportive' Union Budget

Surat textile industry sees opportunity as Bangladesh mills announce indefinite strike

Tanjore paintings: JEEViKA empowers Bihar’s Krishna Devi to combine art with livelihood

Nobody informed us: Deceased flight attendant Pinky Mali’s father hurt at ‘inhumane’ treatment

Gujarat hospital sets record with over 500 successful kidney transplants in one year

'Possibility of misuse cannot be ruled out': SC stays UGC’s 2026 equity regulations (Lead)

Gujarat records over 1 lakh ITI trainees entering workforce in three years

EAM Jaishankar, US envoy Gor discuss 'many dimensions' of bilateral ties

Seaweed output triples in a decade as India targets scale-up in cultivation and processing

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