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Last updated: 10 Apr, 2026  
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ficci.jpg 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.jpg '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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pmmy1.jpg 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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cargo.jpg 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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ti-logo.jpg 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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soh-a.jpg Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
Sneha Tiwari | 13 Mar, 2026
The war, if it escalates further, will severely impact the global economy with rising crude oil prices and several countries like India already witnessing a shortage of gas and the looming threat of an energy crisis. At the heart of this storm lies the Strait of Hormuz.  
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shipping.jpg Govt takes stock of shipping sector amid global maritime uncertainty
IANS | 12 Mar, 2026
The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) on Wednesday to address emerging challenges in India’s shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics.  
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india-canada.jpg India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, aim for year-end deadline on FTA
IANS | 02 Mar, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on Monday, set a year-end target to complete the negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries and agreed to deepen bilateral collaboration in the energy and critical mineral sectors. 
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