India’s infrastructure sector records robust growth, shows govt data

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India recorded robust infrastructure growth across civil aviation, power, telecom, highways, railways and ports sectors, according to the quarterly update of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released on Thursday.

AI emerges as new factor in Western alliance: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) As the Western powers aim to harness AI to gain a strategic advantage in the new world order, the fact that this game-changing technology is currently concentrated in the hands of private companies has emerged as an important issue on how governments deal with the new technological landscape, according to a new report.

India-UK FTA a historic pact for trade, competitiveness: NABARD Chairman

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:23 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.

CBDT raises Cost Inflation Index to 384 for 2026-27

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has increased the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2026-27 by 2.3 per cent to 384 from the corresponding figure of 376 in the previous financial year.

Govt proposes new fuel economy norms for cars from April 1, 2027

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Power on Thursday circulated the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) for stakeholder consultation, which propose a fresh five-year fuel efficiency regime for passenger vehicles, beginning from April 1, 2027.

APEDA facilitates 1st organic apricot shipment from Ladakh to UAE

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the export of first shipment of 5 metric tonnes of organic apricots from Ladakh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet another example of domestic food products gaining global recognition.