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January 23, 2026 1:05 PM

India to showcase agri-food strength at Gulfood 2026 with 161 exhibitors; becomes partner country for first time

India will present its diverse and expanding agri-food ecosystem at Gulfood 2026 through 161 exhibitors, marking its largest-ever participation at the global food and beverage trade event. India is the Partner Country at Gulfood for the first time, u...

January 23, 2026 9:58 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Friday, extending gains for the second consecutive session, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions and positive global cues. At 9:30 a.m., the Sensex rose 132 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 82,440, ...

January 22, 2026 10:54 PM

Pralhad Joshi showcases India’s clean energy-led growth model at WEF 2026

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that India’s energy transition has been consciously designed as a driver of industrialisation, job creation and global competitiveness, offering a replicable model for emerg...

January 22, 2026 5:16 PM

Markets end higher as global cues lift sentiment; Nifty closes near 25,300

Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, supported by positive global cues and optimism around a potential India–U.S. trade deal. The benchmark Nifty closed near the 25,300 mark, while the Sensex registered moderate gains. At the close of t...

January 22, 2026 3:56 PM

UIBC-UC outlines 2026 roadmap to advance India-UAE economic partnership

The UAE-India Business Council, UAE Chapter(UIBC-UC ), has announced an ambitious roadmap for 2026 aimed at deepening economic cooperation between India and the United Arab Emirates and translating policy commitments into tangible outcomes.The announ...

January 22, 2026 11:50 AM

EU eyes ‘historic’ trade, security pact with India ahead of summit

The European Union is set to advance a wide-ranging trade and security partnership with India, with key agreements likely to be finalised during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Co...

January 22, 2026 10:55 AM

Markets open higher on global relief rally, trade deal hopes

Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday as investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump rolled back tariff threats against European nations, citing a framework agreement on the Greenland issue. Positive global cues, along...

January 22, 2026 10:11 AM

India, EU agree on trilateral framework for global development cooperation in first JSC meeting

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) for India–European Union Trilateral Cooperation was held in New Delhi, marking an important step in strengthening the strate...

January 22, 2026 9:52 AM

India emerges as major global fisheries and aquaculture player: Minister

India has emerged as a major global fisheries and aquaculture player, backed by strong policies, processing capacity and logistics, with seafood export values doubling over the past decade, according to Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of Fisheries, Anim...

January 21, 2026 8:14 PM

India positions itself as leading global AI power at Davos panel discussion

India made a strong impression at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos as Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that the country belongs to the first group of globally AI-ready nations, driven by cost-e...