EPCH welcomes India–UK CETA, a New Zero-Duty Gateway for Indian Handicrafts
New Delhi, 15th July 2026: The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) welcomed the entry into force of the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), calling it a landmark development that will open a new chapter for Indian handicrafts in one of the world’s most mature and high-value consumer markets. The…
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UN World Youth Skills Day-2026 celebrated by W-AHEAD India International Centre
New Delhi, July 15, 2026: World Academy of Higher Education and Development (W-AHEAD) and the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment (IIEE) celebrated World Youth Skills Day 2026 at the India International Centre, New Delhi in a…
Al-Falah Trust case: Delhi HC denies interim bail to Jawad Siddiqui, grants three-day custody parole…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim bail to Al-Falah Trust money laundering case accused Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, who had sought temporary release on humanitarian grounds to care for his wife undergoing…
India-UK FTA to propel Maharashtra as a global growth engine, says CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that implementation of the landmark India-United Kingdom (UK) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock unprecedented global trade, investment, and…
New IRCTC website goes live in Beta version with faster booking, cleaner interface
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched the beta version of its revamped ticket booking website, marking the first major redesign of the platform in over two decades, the Ministry…
Nepal to export up to 1,650 MW of electricity to India under new agreement
Kathmandu, July 15 (IANS) Nepal and India have agreed to increase the volume of electricity traded between the two countries through two cross-border transmission line projects.
During the 13th meeting of the Nepal–India Joint Steering…
ECI extends K’taka’s electoral roll revision exercise till Aug 8; EF distribution…
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Karnataka has completed the distribution of Enumeration Forms (EFs) to more than 95 per cent of the state's electorate as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to data…
Eastern Railway grapples with track trespassing, 1,001 people killed in 1st six months of 2026
Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) Like other railway zones in the country, Eastern Railway (ER) is grappling with the problem of trespassing on tracks.
Latest figures compiled by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from Station Superintendents…
Gujarat govt empowers district collectors to fast-track fodder arrangements in low rainfall areas
Gandhinagar, July 15 (IANS) The Gujarat Cabinet on Wednesday delegated powers to district collectors to take immediate decisions on fodder arrangements for cattle in areas experiencing deficient rainfall, a move aimed at reducing delays in…
India-UK FTA to create jobs and strengthen economy: Union Minister Shekhawat
Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday hailed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark step in India's economic journey, saying it would not only strengthen bilateral…