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Minister Hardeep Puri rejects claims against E20 fuel, calls it scientifically tested

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, asserting that E20 petrol is scientifically tested, safe for vehicles and central to India's push for energy self-reliance, while alleging that a misinformation campaign had intensified after the rollout of E85-compatible vehicles.

China tech firms reduce workforce by 1.3 lakh amid AI transition

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China's major technology companies have trimmed nearly 1.3 lakh jobs over the past year as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and corporate restructuring reshape the sector, with a new report criticising the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) for remaining silent over the large-scale workforce disruption.

India to remain among fastest-growing major economies with 6.6 pc FY27 growth: Report

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India's economy is projected to grow 6.6 per cent in FY27, with the country expected to remain among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite global headwinds, supported by policy measures and strong services exports, a report has said.

India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation.

India, Australia sign energy security agreement, pave way for uranium trade

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the landmark agreement would strengthen India's clean energy ambitions and further deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

Australian leaders hail PM Modi's visit, back deeper partnership with India

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:16 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia will further deepen the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and leading Australian business executives said on Thursday.

PM Modi understands business, long-term investing: AustralianSuper CEO

IANS | July 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision for India's economic growth and his understanding of business and investing have reinforced investor confidence in the country, AustralianSuper Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Schroder said on Thursday.

Will keep working to grow economic ties with India: Australian PM Albanese

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:30 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said that they will keep working with business leaders and universities to grow Australia's economic ties with India.

PM Modi welcomes AustralianSuper's $500 million investment in India

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper's additional $500 million (Australian dollars) investment in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), saying the move reflected global confidence in India's growth story, as Australia's largest pension fund took its total holdings in India across all asset classes to 3.3 billion Australian dollars.

India’s scale and Australian expertise make for win-win proposition: PM Modi (Lead)

IANS | July 9, 2026 8:35 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched India as a long-term investment destination for Australian businesses, saying the country's scale and Australia's expertise make for a 'win-win proposition', while urging faster conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to deepen bilateral economic ties.

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Minister Hardeep Puri rejects claims against E20 fuel, calls it scientifically tested

China tech firms reduce workforce by 1.3 lakh amid AI transition

India to remain among fastest-growing major economies with 6.6 pc FY27 growth: Report

India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

India, Australia sign energy security agreement, pave way for uranium trade

Australian leaders hail PM Modi's visit, back deeper partnership with India

PM Modi understands business, long-term investing: AustralianSuper CEO

Will keep working to grow economic ties with India: Australian PM Albanese

PM Modi welcomes AustralianSuper's $500 million investment in India

India’s scale and Australian expertise make for win-win proposition: PM Modi (Lead)

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