Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a positive step for global trade and a strong complement to the existing India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), of which Norway is a part.
The iconic Vijay Chowk reverberated with captivating Indian tunes on Thursday as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony, to be held this evening, symbolises the formal conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations and reflects the "strength of India's rich military heritage".
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has flagged off 183 such vehicles at Sasan Gir on Thursday morning. The specially equipped vehicles have been provided to forest personnel for conservation, protection, rescue, and rehabilitation work.
Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, he expressed confidence that Indian manufacturers would utilise the agreement to strengthen their capabilities, calling the FTA a major step toward building a confident, competitive, and productive India.
The Congress leader further said that "Before the beginning of each session he will give his usual hypocrisy-laden 'desh ke naam sandesh' with Parliament as his backdrop. Today's performance is part of this series. Parliament as his backdrop. Today's performance is part of this series."
Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, he noted that India has emerged as a centre of global attention. He said that at the beginning of this quarter, India and the European Union signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which the Prime Minister described as reflecting "the br
A day after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the opposition uproar during President Droupadi Murmu's Budget session address, Congress on Thursday said that the party will raise the MNREGA issue during the budget session which began on Wednesday with an address by Presid
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding Russia's war by importing fuel linked to Russian oil, even as it backs Ukraine. His remarks came as India and the EU finalised a major trade deal amid rising global trade tensions.
Extending his best wishes to all the selected candidates on Wednesday, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister expressed confidence that the newly appointed teachers would play a significant role in improving the standard of education in the state.