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Last updated: 18 May, 2026  
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India one of world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation: PM Modi
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India emerged as one of the world’s most attractive.... 
PM Modi’s visit results in India-UAE defence, energy pacts, $5 billion investment deal
IANS   |   15 May, 2026
India and the United Arab Emirates signed key agreements, during the visit of Prime Minister.....
FIEO upbeat over PM Modi's visit to UAE, Europe
IANS   |   14 May, 2026
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the upcoming visit of....
New labour codes to cut compliance burden, boost competitiveness: Labour Secretary
IANS   |   13 May, 2026
The government is working closely with states and industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth and....
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modi1.jpg PM Modi to visit Norway today for third India-Nordic Summit, bilateral engagements
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Norway on Monday to participate in the 3rd India-Nordic   Read more....
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gold2.jpg Gold, silver trade volatile amid rising West Asia tensions and US bond yields
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Gold and silver showed volatility on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which ty  Read more....
» Rs 3 hike in fuel prices marginal as oil firms absorbing losses of Rs 1,000 crore a day: Top official
» Cabinet approves Rs 20,667 crore double line railway project in Gujarat
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 In Depth
india-eu1.jpg India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief
IANS | 18 May, 2026
As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sw  Read more....
» Madhya Pradesh gets Rs 3,818cr package under PMGSY and PMAY-G schemes
» India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave
» India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains
» WTO must adapt as global trade shifts from protectionism to precautionism: Pascal Lamy
» Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply
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Industrial Boilers and Thermal Engineering Solutions SAZ Boilers: Offering reliable thermal engineering solutions.
Staff Reporter | 17 May, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Dhawal from SAZ Boilers shared insights into the company’s g  Read more....
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 Global Business
ursula.jpg EU hints at investment agreement with India at European Round Table for Industry
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Sunday hinted at an investment agreem  Read more....
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 Editorials
crude-sme.jpg Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
Bikky Khosla | 30 Apr, 2026
Since the US-Iran war began two months ago, crude oil prices have surged sharply, hovering between $  Read more....
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