February 28, 2025 4:07 PM February 28, 2025 4:07 PM

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India-EU Aim to Finalize Historic Free Trade Deal by Year-End: Ursula von der Leyen

India and the European Union are looking at finalising a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Addressing an event in New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and she have agreed to push to get it done this year. Ms. Leyen added that a f...

February 28, 2025 1:49 PM February 28, 2025 1:49 PM

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Indian-Mexican duo advance to Mexican Open Men’s Doubles Semifinal

In Tennis, India's N. Sriram Balaji and his companion Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela of Mexico have stormed into the Men's Doubles Semi-final of the Mexican Open in Acapulco, Mexico. The Indian-Mexican duo defeated James Tracy of the United States and Hans Hach of Mexico, 6-7, 6-2, 10-8, in the quarterfi...

February 28, 2025 1:44 PM February 28, 2025 1:44 PM

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Bihar budget session begins with Governor’s address

In Bihar, the Budget Session of the state legislature commenced today with the address of Governor Arif Mohammad Khan to the joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.   In his address, the governor said, the government is relentlessly working for the all-round developme...

February 28, 2025 1:39 PM February 28, 2025 1:39 PM

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India to eliminate tuberculosis by year-end: Health Minister JP Nadda

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda today said, all efforts are on to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by this year. He said though the world has pledged to end tuberculosis as a public health threat by 2030, the way works are on in this regard is tremendous, and the country can ...

February 28, 2025 1:27 PM February 28, 2025 1:27 PM

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Punjab Cabinet approves Excise Policy 2025-26, aims to collect ₹11,020 crore revenue

The Punjab Cabinet gave nod to the Excise Policy 2025-26 which aims to collect excise revenue of 11020 crore rupees during the financial year 2025-26, projecting an increase of 874.05 crore rupees (8.61%) over the previous financial year’s targets.   A decision to this effect was taken by the C...

February 28, 2025 1:14 PM February 28, 2025 1:14 PM

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India-UAE CEPA anniversary event highlights deepening economic ties

The third anniversary of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the second anniversary of the UAE-India Business Council (UIBC) UAE Chapter were commemorated at a high-profile event attended by key dignitaries, industry leaders, and government officials.   The gat...

February 28, 2025 1:02 PM February 28, 2025 1:02 PM

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Union Ministers discuss trade, tech ties at 2nd India-EU TTC meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the 2nd India - EU Trade and Technology Council meeting along with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Information Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi today. Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security ...

February 28, 2025 1:24 PM February 28, 2025 1:24 PM

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Punjab govt doubles ex-gratia for disabled soldiers

Punjab government has approved a substantial increase in ex-gratia financial assistance for those soldiers who become disabled while on duty during war or operations.   State Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat said that under the revised policy, ex-gratia financial assistance has...