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Piyush Goyal holds talks with Liechtenstein minister on cementing economic ties

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Ministry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held a meeting with Sabine Monauni, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein, on strengthening economic ties between the two countries.“We discussed opportunities for trade expansion, innovation and clean technology, and explored ways to…

SEBI extends timeline for extra incentives to mutual fund distributors till March 1

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday extended the timeline for implementing an additional incentive structure for mutual fund distributors aimed at bringing in new investors…

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‘China using rare earth dominance for geopolitical gains’

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) China's rare earth weapon has emerged as one of the most sophisticated instruments of modern economic statecraft as it exploits Western dependencies on materials essential for defence systems, renewable energy…

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Thiruvananthapuram becomes fastest‑growing Indian destination for foreign travellers

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram has jumped 11 places amidst popular tourist destinations in India, rising from 33rd in 2024 to 22nd in 2025, becoming the fastest‑growing Indian city among international visitors, a report…

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PHDCCI seeks incentives in Budget 2026-27 to push growth of MSME sector

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Business chamber PHDCCI has, as part of its wishlist for Union Budget 2026–27, sought easier access to finance at lower interest rates and a reduction in the regulatory burden, to cut costs for the MSME sector, which…

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Sensex, Nifty end lower amid geopolitical worries

Jan 7, 2026

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as ongoing geopolitical tensions kept investors on edge and selling pressure in automobile and oil marketing company stocks weighed on…

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Pakistan’s GDP growth rate likely to fall below IMF estimate

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The sharp decline in Pakistan’s exports and the damage caused to the agricultural sector due to the floods are expected to pull down the country’s growth rate to below the IMF’s estimate, according to an article in…

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100 pc FDI, reinsurance relief to strengthen India’s insurance sector

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s insurance sector is poised to benefit significantly after Parliament cleared the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move that allows 100 per cent foreign direct investment and eases entry norms for…

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US warns citizens about possible China-linked suspicious seed packages

Jan 7, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The US has warned citizens in the state of Texas and elsewhere to remain vigilant as unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds, likely from China, continue to arrive at their doorsteps.Texas Border Business…

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Seoul shares set fresh record high on tech, auto rally after brief touch of above 4,600

Jan 7, 2026

Seoul, Jan 7 (IANS) Seoul shares extended their rally to a fourth day to set a fresh record high on a tech and auto rally on Wednesday after briefly landing above the 4,600-point level. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.The…

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