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'Will strengthen Make-in-India and open opportunities,' Minister Hardeep Puri hails framework of India-US trade agreement
51+ min ago (229+ words) New Delhi [India], February 7 : India and the United States have formalised the tenets of the framewok of a Bilateral Trade Agreement. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India Hardeep Singh Puri has hailed the announcement as a commitment…...
Fake mental hospitals, insurance scam showcases China’s struggle with ageing population
56+ min ago (284+ words) New Delhi/Beijing, Feb 7 Rise in fake mental hospitals, and insurance scams in China shines a spotlight on how the country is struggling to deal with its ageing population, according to a media report. The Diplomat reported a recent scam…...
Embassy REIT Delivers Robust 17% YoY Revenue Growth in Q3 FY2026; Evaluates Acquisition of Embassy Zenith, a 0.4 MSF Prime Office Asset in Bengaluru
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (424+ words) Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 7: Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) ('Embassy REIT'), India's first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, reported results today for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. Amit Shetty, Chief Executive Officer…...
Questions over Chromebook procurement in Andhra Pradesh: GeM flags concerns, public loss feared
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (421+ words) New Delhi [India], February 06: Serious concerns have surfaced over a Government of India'funded school IT procurement in Andhra Pradesh, with documents indicating that the tender process for Chromebooks may have been structured and modified to favour select bidders, potentially causing…...
InvokED 2026 Brings Global and Grassroots Leaders Together as Shikshagraha Announces 2026 Awardees
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (337+ words) SD Shibulal, Co-founder of SFPI and Co-founder and Former CEO, Infosys, said, "The Shikshagraha Awards do more than recognise individual excellence; they invest in it. By combining recognition with mentorship and sustained support, we aim to build a pipeline of…...
Industry chambers FICCI, PHDCCI see US trade deal creating fresh trade momentum
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (386+ words) New Delhi [India], February 7 : Industry chambers FICCI and PHDCCI have hailed the India-US trade deal framework agreement, asserting that it will pave the way for expanding market access for exporters in both countries. "This interim tariff agreement marks a significant…...
ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends best wishes to teams for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (166+ words) New Delhi [India], February 7 : The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah extended his best wishes to all the participating teams in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Jay Shah said, "Six different champions already in…...
FTA to boost Indian textiles, pharma, chemicals, agri exports as EU remains key trade partner: ICRA
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (436+ words) New Delhi [India], February 7 : India's recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union is expected to deliver significant gains for several Indian sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agriculture, leather, and marine products, as the EU remains one of…...
Charlize Theron delivers message of peace at Winter Olympics
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (261+ words) Milan [Italy], February 7 : Actress Charlize Theron made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, delivering a message of hope inspired by Nelson Mandela, according to People. The 50-year-old, appearing in her capacity as a United Nations…...
'Increase in exports will create lakhs of new job opportunities...': Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on India-US trade deal
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (378+ words) New Delhi [India], February 7 : Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, through a post on X on Saturday, hailed the announcement of a framework of the India-US trade agreement, saying that it will create lakhs of new job opportunities for women and…...