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India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross $100 billion: Goyal

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE acts as a gateway to Africa, other GCC and West Asian countries, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries and some European countries

Revenue-deficit States may face fiscal stress, says Centre

A new analysis by the Ministry of Finance said that such States would either cut productive spending or turn to the Centre for more funds

โ€˜Indiaโ€™s marine fish production touched 35.7 lakh tonnes in 2025โ€™

From Japan to India, overtourism cries out for new success metrics

Can tourism be considered successful if arrivals increase, but the local communities โ€“ the very soul of the destination โ€“ feel strained and excluded? Too often, tourism success is measured in arrivals, occupancy and revenue. These numbers matter. But they tell only a fraction of the story. We must ask: who is this success really for? Traditional growth metrics are no longer sufficient to protect the residents who host the world or the workers who power the experience. To prevent cultural...

A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hub

Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in Indiaโ€™s glass industry, putting workers at risk.

India, New Zealand ink free trade agreement

The pact was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and visiting New Zealandโ€™s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay

India, New Zealand to sign FTA on April 27; deal provides Indian exporters 100% duty-free access

The FTA between the two countries is one of the fastest-negotiated trade agreements that India has entered into, with negotiations being announced in March 2025 and concluded in December that same year.

India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz

Most of these ships are critical to Indiaโ€™s energy needs and are carrying crude oil

Cashew farmers in Pudukottai struggle amid falling prices and low yields

Unemployment among individuals aged 15 and above rises marginally to 5.1% in March

At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total of 3,75,262 persons surveyed

Iranian crude returns to India after seven years as tankers dock at key ports

The one-month exemption permitted the sale of Iranian oil already in transit, aimed at easing global supply disruptions and containing prices

Bharat cannot become $10 trillion economy by capital or policy alone: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI underscored the need for predictability, specialisation, and a culture of good faith in commercial law to help the country achieve this goal

Government extends Minimum Import Price for natural honey

In a separate notification, DGFT said an additional condition has been added for exports of feathers, skins and other parts

Kerala polls ignore a Gulf lifeline at risk

Kullu Thamamย hides a looming disruption to remittances and livelihoods

Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China

The Aframax tanker Ping Shun is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had indicated earlier this week, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler