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India, Eurasian Economic Union bloc ink terms of reference to launch trade talks

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India and the five-nation Eurasian Economic Union bloc on Wednesday inked terms of reference to start formal negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement, an official stateme... Read More


UIDAI, Starlink partner for customer verification

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Billionaire Elon Musk-led Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification in the country before onboarding them, an official statement said on Wednesday. The ... Read More


India leads in AI-driven leadership transformation

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Indian leaders are moving with confidence and urgency to integrate AI across their organisations, with 93 per cent of those surveyed intending to use AI agents to extend workforc... Read More


Govt set to launch 13th round of commercial coal mines auction

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The government will launch the 13th round of commercial mines auction on Thursday. The development assumes significance as the government seeks to ramp up coal production and en... Read More


Govt says exports of major textile commodities rise 5.37% in July

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Despite global uncertainties, exports of major textile commodities increased 5.37 per cent to USD 3.10 billion in July 2025 compared to USD 2.94 billion in the year-ago period, t... Read More


'India's retail sector projected to nearly double to $1.93 trn by 2030'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India's retail sector is projected to nearly double to USD 1.93 trillion by 2030, growing at a 10 per cent CAGR, with the momentum anchored by a deep home market that acts as a b... Read More


No time for games: Govt passes Bill to ban digital betting, gambling

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill to ban the operating, facilitating and advertising of online games played with money, with a view to checking rising instances of addicti... Read More


SC questions harmony between Governor, state govt regarding Bills

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether the country has lived up to the expectations of the Constitution framers that there will be harmony between the Governor and the stat... Read More


Govt approves procurement of over 90 Tejas jets for IAF

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The government has approved the proposed procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jets and six advanced airborne early-warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the I... Read More


V-P battle: NDA's Radhakrishnan files nomination

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the vice-presidential election in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajna... Read More