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"Thinking about what we're likely to get at T20 WC": Mitchell Santner after New Zealand's 50-run win over India

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the team is using the ongoing T20I series against India as preparation for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, following their 50-run victory in the fourth match of the five-match series.... read..

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Tourism Minister of Greece visits NGMA for Ghika exhibition, highlights cultural ties with India

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) hosted a distinguished Greek delegation led by Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism of the Hellenic Republic, for a special walkthrough of the ongoing Ghika exhibition, an official statement said.... read..

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Stock indices rise driven by India-EU FTA

Indian stock indices rose on Wednesday, driven by optimism over the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.... read..

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Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated 'Wings India 2026' at Begumpet Airport, marking the start of one of Asia's largest aviation summits.... read..

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Potential for India to emerge as global hub for chemicals manufacturing: Piyush Goyal

The finalisation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to transform India into a global manufacturing hub for the chemicals sector, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The Minister highlighted th... read..

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CSIS expert calls India-EU FTA "a celebration", highlights shift in PM Modi's trade policy from "protectionism"

Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Richard Rossow, on Wednesday described the recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as "a celebration", highlighting a significant shift in Prime Minist... read..

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"This year will be great for aviation": Aviation Minister inaugurates Wing India 2026 with manufacturing in focus

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated Wings India 2026 at Begumpet Airport, describing it as one of Asia's most significant aviation summits held once every two years.... read..

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India-EU trade pact set to drive electronics exports beyond USD 100 billion by 2035: ICEA Chairman

Bolstered by the newly finalised Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Chairman of the India Cellular & Electronics Association, Pankaj Mohindroo, projects India's electronics exports to the European Union to cross the USD 100 billion mark by 2035. The trade pa... read..

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India-EU trade deal will strengthen economic integration between major global economies: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is set to strengthen economic integration between two of the world's major economies, marking a significant shift in global trade dynamics.... read..

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'Possibly, absolutely': Hitachi Vantara spokesperson Jay Subramanian on bringing production lines to India

Hitachi Vantara is keeping the door open to expanding its manufacturing footprint to India from other countries, as the company looks to move production closer to customers amid a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.... read..

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India's IIP records growth of 7.8% in December

India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a growth of 7.8 per cent for the month of December 2025, according to official data released on Wednesday.... read..

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India-EU FTA is being hailed as mother of all deals and game-changer, will open enormous opportunities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that a "historic Free Trade Agreement" was finalised with the European Union on Tuesday and noted that it is being praised as "mother of all deals" and a "game-changer".... read..

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Key Reasons Every Digital-First Indian Should Consider Cyber Insurance

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India an ideal destination for increased Canadian energy exports: Analysts

Canada's plan to increase energy exports to India makes sense, The Globe and Mail reported, citing analysts. India's massive population and rapid economic growth have boosted its demand for fossil fuels.... read..

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TCL India "Republic Day Cricket Mania" Campaign, Offering Fans a Chance to Win Live Match Tickets

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Ketki Pandit, Remo D'Souza and Mohaan Nadaar Come Together to Power India's Youth Dance Platform 'Beats of Bharat'

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New initiatives spanning research, tech announced by University of Cambridge in India: Report

A series of new initiatives spanning research, technology, student access and cricket have been announced by the University of Cambridge on a high-level visit to India, renewing a relationship between the university and India which goes back more than 150... read..

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Italian Pavilion at IMTEX 2026 Drove India-Italy Manufacturing Engagement Under OpportunItaly Platform

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"A milestone visit concludes": European Presidents depart from India after successful visit

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, concluded their landmark three-day state visit to India, which led to 13 significant outcomes aimed at deepening the India-EU strategi... read..

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EU FTA a big win for India's labor-intensive exports: Kotak report

The conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marked a significant boost for India's labour-intensive export sectors, with tariffs on most Indian goods entering the EU reduced or cut to zero.... read..

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Shield AI selected to provide V-Bat unmanned aircraft systems and hivemind autonomy software to the Indian Army

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defence aircraft, today announced that India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BATs to the Indian Army. Under the program, the Indian Army will receive V-BATs and l... read..

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MATECIA Exhibition and SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event to Spotlight the Rise of East & Northeast India in Kolkata

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Industrial Automation Magazine Celebrates 40 Years as India's Legacy Automation Publication: Trusted by Manufacturing Leaders & Engineering Institutions

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BJP's Prakash Reddy calls India-EU FTA "one more success story of PM Modi"

BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Wednesday termed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as "one more success story of PM Modi", asserting that if properly implemented, Indian trade will greatly benefit.... read..

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Shakti Pumps Celebrates Republic Day by Powering India's Farmers and Strengthening the Nation's Agricultural Backbone

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Maharashtra: Indian Air Force deploys emergency ATC team to Baramati after fatal plane crash

On an urgent request from the Maharashtra government, the Indian Air Force has swiftly deployed a team of Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel along with essential technical equipment from Air Force Station Lohegaon to Baramati Airport, the Defence officia... read..

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"Less baggage on a lot of players....": Shastri feels India start as "clear favourites" for T20 WC

Former Indian all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri said that Men in Blue start off as clear favourites in their title defence during the ICC T20 World Cup in February, saying there is less baggage on a lot players playing their first-ever World Cup tou... read..

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"India to have over 400 airports by 2047", says PM Modi while addressing WINGS India virtually

Delivering a virtual address at the Wings India 2026 aviation summit on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is on track to establish a massive network of over 400 airports by the year 2047, and air travel will become an affordable... read..

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India, EU build two safeguards into FTA to counter future regulatory barriers: Officials

Amid mounting concerns over trade-impeding regulations, India and the European Union have built two key safeguards into the free trade agreement to protect negotiated market access and benefits against future regulatory actions, officials said.... read..

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India-US trade deal could be finalised any day, say sources; highlight robustness in negotiations

A day after India concluded its neogtiations with the European Union on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which has been dubbed the 'mother of all deals', India is now looking towards a closure on the FTA with the United States.... read..

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Boeing: Indian, South Asian Airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044

India and South Asia's passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7% annually over the next 20 years, spurred by a growing middle class, economic growth and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today.... read..

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Seifert-Conway opening stand, Mitchell's late innings surge power Kiwis to 215/7 in 20 overs vs India

Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, and Daryl Mitchell helped New Zealand to post an excellent total of 217/7 in 20 overs against India in the fourth match of the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series, on Wednesday at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam... read..

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India-EU trade, defence deal show Delhi, Brussels' ability to differentiate security, commerce: CSIS Senior Advisor Rossow

Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Richard Rossow, on Wednesday said that the recent India-European Union trade and defence engagements demonstrate the ability of New Delhi and Brussels to separate security concer... read..

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"Convergence of democracy and trade" UBT Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomes India-EU FTA

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, calling it a positive development for both India and the European Commission after nearly two decades of discussions.... read..

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Markets open firm as India-EU FTA bolsters automotive sector outlook

Domestic equity markets opened on a firm note on Wednesday, with the automotive sector emerging as a primary focus following significant trade developments. At 9:17 am, the benchmark BSE Sensex stood at 82,308.96, gaining 451.48 points or 0.55 per cent, w... read..

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"Response to attacks on India will be strong and decisive": President Droupadi Murmu cites Operation Sindoor as example in Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu placed strong emphasis on national security and India's decisive response to terrorism while addressing Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27 on Wednesday, stating, "response to all attacks on India will be str... read..

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This year is a real year of transformation for Air India: CEO Campbell Wilson

A few days after Air India ushered in a significant new chapter in its transformation journey with the arrival of its first line-fit Boeing 787-9, custom-built for the airline, its CEO Campbell Wilson says that this year will be one of transformation for... read..

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US Congress delegation, envoy Gor meet Defence Secy; focus on 10-year defence partnership with India

A United States Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Mike Rogers, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, held discussions with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, centred on strengthening defence c... read..

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India-EU FTA a 'living agreement' say MEA sources, highlight political will to take deal forward

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded on Tuesday after long negotiations and is expected to significantly enhance bilateral trade and investment ties, strengthen supply chains, and deepen economic cooperation between India and the European Union.... read..

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India-EU FTA a 'living agreement' say sources, highlight political will to take deal forward

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded on Tuesday after long negotiations and is expected to significantly enhance bilateral trade and investment ties, strengthen supply chains, and deepen economic cooperation between India and the European Union.... read..

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Big focus on trade during Canada PM Carney's visit to India in March, say sources

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit India in the first week of March.... read..

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India Legends defeat Sri Lanka Legends by six wickets in tournament opener

India Legends registered a convincing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Legends in the opening match of the inaugural Asian Legends Cup 2026, currently underway in Thailand.... read..

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"Will strengthen ties," Finland President lauds India-EU FTA

President of Finland, Alexander Stubb on Wednesday said that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will strengthen India's ties with the EU.... read..

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India-EU FTA could increase bilateral trade by up to 65 per cent: Report

A new analysis by the Kiel Institute for World Economy shows that "deeper EU-India integration could boost bilateral trade by 41 to 65 per cent," significantly expand economic ties between the European Union and India at a time of rising global trade frag... read..

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India win toss, choose to bowl first in 4th India vs New Zealand T20I; Arshdeep replaces Ishan Kishan

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth match of the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series, on Wednesday at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Notably, Ishan Kishan, who has been in excellent for... read..

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EU trade pact to unlock USD 23 trillion market for Indian MSMEs: PHDCCI

The newly concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant business opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), marking a major transition in the country's economic landscape.... read..

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India-EU Trade Deal augments Atmanirbhar Bharat through win-win agreements: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah hailed the India-European Union (EU) Trade Deal, describing it as a defining moment in India's global trade engagement and a strategic breakthrough that strengthens the country's mission of buildin... read..

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"Tariff reduction will greatly benefit India": Shiv Sena factions welcome India-EU FTA

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expressing hope that it will benefit both nations and strengthen the global trade order.... read..

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"Strong sign of close partnership": German FM Johann Wadephul on EU-India FTA, says nearly 2 billion people will benefit

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul welcomed the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and supporting global commerce.... read..

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"This FTA is your freedom to aspire": PM Modi calls India-EU Trade deal a game-changer for youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the Annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM Rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground in the national capital.... read..

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"Strategic partnership provides major economic and geopolitical weight": European Council President Antonio Costa on India-EU ties

European Council President Antonio Costa highlighted the growing strength of India-EU ties, saying the strategic partnership carries significant economic and geopolitical weight amid an increasingly volatile global environment.... read..

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