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India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave
IANS | 06 May, 2026
India pitched its deep-tech startup programme ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ to global investors and stakeholders at a roadshow in Paris, building momentum ahead of the conclave scheduled to be held in Nice next month.
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India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains
IANS | 05 May, 2026
The third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held here on Tuesday, with both sides committing to deepen cooperation for stronger healthcare systems, resilient medical supply chains and enhanced collaboration in digital health, medical innovation and workforce development.
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WTO must adapt as global trade shifts from protectionism to precautionism: Pascal Lamy
IANS | 30 Apr, 2026
Former World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Pascal Lamy has highlighted structural shifts reshaping global trade, underscoring that many of today’s trade issues extend beyond the WTO’s traditional mandate and require reform of both its rulebook and governance structures.
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Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply
IANS | 27 Apr, 2026
Analysts at Goldman Sachs have raised their forecast for Brent crude -- the international oil benchmark -- to $90 per barrel for the fourth quarter, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude pegged at $83 per barrel, as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to tighten global supply, according to multiple reports.
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India, US begin crucial trade talks
IANS | 21 Apr, 2026
India and the United States began a fresh round of trade negotiations here on Monday aimed at giving a final shape to the much-awaited trade deal between the two countries.
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FICCI urges steps to cut industry risks amid West Asia crisis​
IANS | 10 Apr, 2026
Apex business chamber FICCI on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia conflict are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks and build long-term resilience.​
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'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
US President Donald Trump, during his second term in office, is radically altering the close and longstanding ties between India and the United States that had been forged over recent years, as his administration pursues a more isolationist America First policy, and given this, the "new rapprochement between India and the EU is crucially deemed to strengthen stability within the international system", according to an article.
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PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi
IANS | 08 Aug, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow.
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India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26
IANS | 05 Apr, 2026
In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the country’s major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day.
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TradeIndia Becomes the First B2B E-commerce Marketplace to Launch AI-Powered Search
Staff Reporter | 05 Apr, 2026
TradeIndia, India’s leading B2B e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of its AI-powered search feature, making it the first B2B marketplace in the country to introduce this advanced capability.
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