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India, US to focus on mkt access, reducing tariff, non-tariff barriers: MoS

MoS Prasada also said that India continues to engage with the US to achieve enhancement and broadening of bilateral trade ties in a mutually beneficial and fair manner

Sports Ministry revokes WFI suspension after 15 months, restores NSF status

The ministry had suspended the WFI on December 24, 2023 for lapses in governance and procedural integrity by the new body, which was elected on December 21

Bill to streamline services related to immigration introduced in LS

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the central government has all the rights under the Union list to bring legislations on the subject

Uber partners with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 EVs by 2026

The deployment will see electric four-wheelers onboarded onto the Uber platform across Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai

Assam tea body welcomes proposal for AI-driven, blockchain auction system

According to the budget proposal, the Assam government will work with tea industry stakeholders to introduce India's first AI-driven, blockchain-based tea auctioning system

Progcap offers collateral-free loans of Rs 10 lakh to women-led MSMEs

The fintech, which is backed by Peak XV (previously Sequoia Capital India), Google and Tiger Capital, among others, seeks to empower 10,000 women-led MSMEs by FY27

Govt gets SC notice on plea asking better facilities for disabled prisoners

Citing instances of professor G N Saibaba and activist Stan Swamy to highlight the "severe neglect" of disabled prisoners, the plea said necessary provisions should be incorporated in Prisoners Act

Amazon partners with Youth4Jobs to empower women sellers with disabilities

Under the partnership, Amazon Saheli programme will conduct workshops and provide onboarding and account management support for these women sellers

Centre to support food processing industry with slew of schemes: Official

Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Subrata Gupta, said that a lot of food, particularly fruits and vegetables, go to waste for not being processed to increase their shelf life

Siddaramaiah urges PM to implement price deficiency scheme for red chillies

In the letter, he expressed deep concern for the lakhs of red chilli farmers in Karnataka, particularly in the Kalyana Karnataka region

FIR lodged for stoning ED vehicles after raids at Bhupesh Baghel's house

The complaint has been filed at the 'Old Bhilai' police station in the said district on Monday night by the driver of the private vehicle

Delay in NEET-PG admissions unacceptable, why is this happening: Congress

The opposition party questioned Union Health Minister JP Nadda over the issue

Telangana tunnel collapse: Robots join operation to search trapped workers

The team of a Hyderabad-based robotics company along with a robot went inside the tunnel Tuesday morning. 110 rescue personnel also went into the tunnel

Govt extends duty-free imports of urad till March 2026 to stabilise prices

The provision was earlier in place until the end of March this year

Rupee gains 1 paisa to 87.30 against US dollar during early trade

However, volatile domestic equity markets amid fear of recession in the US and trade-related uncertainties impacted investor sentiment adversely

Mauritius seeks new Chagos deal with UK in shared interests of India

It's in the interest of both countries, be it India, Mauritius and also the UK and the US, for us to reach a deal on Chagos once for all, said Mauritius' Foreign Minister

Monitoring Afghanistan situation, held talks with Taliban: India to UNSC

India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and has been actively engaged in regional and international efforts to maintain stability and peace in the country

PM Modi arrives in Mauritius, to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects

Modi will also e-inaugurate the Area Health Centre and 20 community projects, which have been constructed at a cost of around Rs 7 crores

US key to COP30 despite Trump's pullout from Paris Agreement, says Brazil

COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago told journalists during an online briefing that there is no intention of ignoring the US

Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi leads capitals: Report

World Air Quality Report by Swiss technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024