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Indian firms must build EU buyer links to gain from FTA, says Ficci

Ficci Secretary General said firms must identify products with significant tariff advantages, strengthen ties with European buyers and upgrade quality to convert market access into sustained exports

CII urges exporters, MSMEs to tap opportunities under India-New Zealand FTA

CII's Sanjay Budhia urged exporters, particularly MSMEs, to engage New Zealand buyers and check product-specific rules of origin to maximise gains from the trade pact that took effect on October 20

Pope needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, say doctors

Vatican doctors said tests confirmed a localised lung adenocarcinoma following the Pope's October 13 surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, with no additional treatment required

India advises nationals in France to stay alert amid protests, curfews

The Indian embassy in France urged nationals to avoid protest sites and crowded places, follow local authorities' instructions and monitor official updates amid continuing unrest and localised curfews

Gujarat govt cites Somnath's religious significance to defend non-veg ban

Gujarat govt told the High Court that the right to conduct business cannot override Somnath's religious, historical and cultural significance, defending a ban on non-veg food within 500 metres

Ahmedabad set to host first Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from Oct 23

The Indian men's team will be captained by Surjeet Singh, while Nidhi Sharma will lead the women's team

US Postal Service releases Diwali stamp featuring Indian artist's rangoli

The stamp features a rangoli design by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada and was unveiled at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC, by Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and USPS official Shibani Gambhir

Chhattisgarh, Andaman sites among three on Unesco's tentative heritage list

The Baratang Karst-Mud Volcano Complex, Andaman Subduction Volcanoes and Sirpur Cultural Landscape have been added to India's UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage sites

Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs to boost defence, maritime security ties

Pakistan and the Maldives signed 20 MoUs covering defence, maritime security, AI and trade during President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Islamabad, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations.

Rajnath Singh to unveil Land Warfare Doctrine at Army Commanders meet

The three-day Army Commanders' Conference began on Wednesday, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set to release the Land Warfare Doctrine to prepare the Army for future conflicts.

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Zydus over misleading product claims

FSSAI has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness over alleged misleading claims in Lactogen Pro 1, Nan Excella Pro Stage 1 and Complan, seeking scientific evidence to support the claims.

SEM court orders release of CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

A special executive magistrate ordered the release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after their judicial custody expired in connection with the October 14 Jantar Mantar protest.

SFC Environmental Technologies IPO opens Oct 27, price band at ₹313-330

SFC Environmental Technologies has set a price band of ₹313-330 per share for its ₹668 crore IPO, opening on October 27, valuing the company at around ₹3,233 crore at the upper end.

Bhuvneshwar's experience will strengthen India's T20I bowling unit: Iyer

The 36-year-old Bhuvneshwar has returned to the Indian T20I set-up after four years after being named in squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning on Thursday

Santner wary of Sooryavanshi, expects Bhuvneshwar to enjoy NZ conditions

Sooryavanshi has been used sparingly since being picked for the tour of UK earlier this year, largely because regular openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have done the job quite well

Delhi HC to hear Neha Bora's plea against 'peace' bond on October 22

The case was listed after the student leader sought an urgent hearing in the high court, which is shut this week for Dussehra vacation

India must make growth employment-intensive, not just fast: Ex-RBI chief

Subbarao also said that the challenge is not merely to grow fast, but to make growth productive, employment-intensive and resilient

Essar Ports wins ₹2,276 crore Tuna Tekra terminal project at Kandla

The terminal will be developed under a 30-year build-operate-transfer concession through the public-private partnership route, with Essar emerging as the highest bidder

DDA may launch tethered hot air balloon rides in Delhi from November 14

DDA, last year, finalised the Yamuna Sports Complex, the Commonwealth Games sports complexes, and Asita and Baansera, two sites along the Yamuna Bank, for balloon rides

Rubio meets Adani, Tata Sons chiefs ahead of Reliance Jamnagar visit

Rubio, who arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, first met Adani, followed by a meeting with Chandrasekaran