Transition to e-mobility must focus on green growth, circular economy: Bhupender Yadav

IANS | July 2, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday that India’s transition to electric mobility is not merely about replacing one technology with another -- it is about building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that strengthens manufacturing, creates green jobs and supports the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Trade talks with US in final stage, India to get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks have entered the final stage, with most key issues having been sorted out and both sides working towards a deal that gives New Delhi an advantage over its competitors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

WhatsApp clarifies usernames are optional, addresses impersonation concerns

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature will be optional and reiterated that several safeguards have been built in to prevent impersonation, scams and unwanted contact as it prepares for a wider rollout later this year.