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The $136B Question: India EU Free Trade Agreement Near Closure After 17 Years
26 Jan

The $136B Question: India EU Free Trade Agreement Near Closure After 17 Years

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New Delhi [India], January 26: This story refused to end for years. Now it’s cornered. The India EU Free Trade Agreement is finally being treated like something real. Start with the optics. Delhi. Republic Day afterglow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. That alone sets the temperature. But the substance matters more. An announcement signalling the conclusion of talks on the India EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to anchor the summit. Not buried. Not vague. Front and centre. Alongside it, a strategic defence pact and a mobility…
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Republic Day 2026: Powerful Messages That Reignite India’s Resolve
26 Jan

Republic Day 2026: Powerful Messages That Reignite India’s Resolve

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New Delhi [India], January 26: Republic Day 2026 didn’t shout. It didn’t need to. A few words, an old verse, and a familiar reminder did the job. Republic Day has a habit of being misunderstood. Too often, it’s reduced to parades, protocol, and a day off work. January 26, 2026, gently corrected that illusion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi framed Republic Day not as memory, but momentum. A living marker of India’s freedom, its Constitution, and the democratic values holding this improbable nation together. No grand announcements. No chest-thumping. Just intent. The centrepiece of the Prime Minister’s Republic Day 2026 message…
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Odisha Buddhist Heritage: 3 Timeless Gems Seize UNESCO Glory
24 Jan

Odisha Buddhist Heritage: 3 Timeless Gems Seize UNESCO Glory

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New Delhi [India], January 24: Odisha just put India on the global cultural map in style. The Buddhist Diamond Triangle—Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri—has been added to UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage list, turning centuries-old monasteries, stupas, and meditation hills into must-see destinations for history buffs, spiritual seekers, and heritage travelers alike. Odisha Buddhism Heritage: 3 Eyeglass Gems Glory UNESCO The cultural empire of India just scored a major triumph. The Buddhist “Diamond Triangle” of Odisha, comprising Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri, has been included in UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage list. These are not simple dusty ruins—they are centuries-old centers of Hinayana, Mahayana,…
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Elitecon International Strengthens Board with the Appointment of Veteran IAS and IRS Officers as Independent Directors
23 Jan

Elitecon International Strengthens Board with the Appointment of Veteran IAS and IRS Officers as Independent Directors

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New Delhi [India], January 23: Elitecon International Limited (BSE: 539533), a leading diversified FMCG enterprise, announced the appointment of three distinguished professionals – Dr. P.V. Ramesh (Retd. IAS), Mr. Edward Michael Bourgoin, and Mr. Susanta Kumar Panda (Retd. IRS) as Independent Directors to its Board. These appointments reflect Elitecon’s continued commitment to strong corporate governance, transparency, and the highest standards of ethical leadership. The appointed Independent Directors bring decades of experience spanning public administration, global business, and finance – further reinforcing the Board’s depth, diversity, and strategic oversight. Dr. P.V. Ramesh (Retd. IAS), former Additional Chief Secretary to the Government…
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Kinexin Convention Management and Royal Jaarbeurs Explore Strategic Exhibition Collaboration in India
23 Jan

Kinexin Convention Management and Royal Jaarbeurs Explore Strategic Exhibition Collaboration in India

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Utrecht [Netherlands], January 23: Kinexin Convention Management, the Indian sister company of Korea’s national exhibition center KINTEX and the operating company of India’s flagship government-owned venue Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre, IICC), held high-level strategic discussions with Royal Jaarbeurs, the Netherlands’ leading trade exhibition organizer, at Royal Jaarbeurs’ headquarters in Utrecht on 13 January 2026. During the meeting, the two organizations discussed opportunities for strategic collaboration in developing and hosting international exhibitions in India, leveraging their respective institutional expertise, operational capabilities, and global industry networks. As part of the ongoing cooperation, Royal Jaarbeurs’ international division, VNU Europe, in…
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How the IPL Amrit Internship Programme A Boom for Rural Youth
23 Jan

How the IPL Amrit Internship Programme A Boom for Rural Youth

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New Delhi [India], January 22: In a country where many young people have talent and ambition but limited exposure to real-world opportunities, the journey to self-dependence often needs the right support. The IPL Amrit Internship Programme, an initiative of the IPL Foundation, plays an important role in guiding youth at this crucial stage. With a strong focus on practical learning and skill development, IPL Amrit Internship Programme helps students move confidently from education to employment. Guided by the vision of Dr.PS Gahlaut, Managing Director, Indian Potash Limited, this initiative is designed to build confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose, preparing…
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Apprenticeship Programs in the BFSI Sector: A Government-Backed Pathway to Employability for India’s Youth
21 Jan

Apprenticeship Programs in the BFSI Sector: A Government-Backed Pathway to Employability for India’s Youth

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21: Apprenticeship Programs in the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector are emerging as a strong national employability pathway, aligning skill development, inclusive participation, and structured workforce entry for India’s youth. Aligned with the Government of India’s vision, these programs bridge the gap between academic learning and industry readiness by offering real workplace exposure, professional skills, and a credible entry into one of India’s fastest-growing sectors. As part of India’s expanding apprenticeship ecosystem, Government-backed schemes such as the Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) have shown steady…
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AI Impact Summit: India Signals Tech Confidence At Davos 2026
21 Jan

AI Impact Summit: India Signals Tech Confidence At Davos 2026

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Davos, [Switzerland], January 21: India is done playing catch-up in artificial intelligence. At Davos, the message was blunt. Build AI Impact first, own the stack, and make safety non-negotiable. India used the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 to quietly but firmly reset expectations. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid out a comprehensive vision that stitched AI, semiconductors, infrastructure and energy into one coherent national strategy. No hype. No vague promises. Just timelines, numbers and intent. The upcoming India AI Impact Summit is not designed as another talk-heavy conference. According to Vaishnaw, it has three clear objectives. Impact, accessibility and safety.…
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India-EU Trade Deal – ‘Mother of All Deals’ Ahead: 4 Stock Market Winners
21 Jan

India-EU Trade Deal – ‘Mother of All Deals’ Ahead: 4 Stock Market Winners

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21: After nearly two decades of starts, stops and stalemates, the India-EU trade deal is suddenly real. Very real. And if Jefferies is right, Indian stock market investors should be paying attention now, not later. The India-EU free trade agreement, stuck in diplomatic limbo since 2013, is finally approaching the finish line. Talks restarted in 2022. Momentum picked up quietly. Now it’s loud. Senior EU leadership is flying into New Delhi. Language has shifted from “working towards” to “on the cusp”. That’s diplomatic code for done, or almost. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has…
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BRMGSU Leads Human Rights & Social Security Meet for Unorganised Workers
20 Jan

BRMGSU Leads Human Rights & Social Security Meet for Unorganised Workers

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New Delhi [India], January 20: Hooghly witnessed  a massive mobilisation of unorganised sector workers as a large-scale conference on Human Rights Awareness and Social Security for Unorganised Sector Workers – 2026 was held at Dunlop Maidan. More than 20,000 workers participated, most of them railway Mall Godam (goods shed) labourers from different districts of West Bengal. The conference focused on strengthening awareness around labour rights, human dignity, and access to social security for workers outside formal employment structures. It was jointly organised by the Bharatiya Railway Mall Godam Shramik Union (BRMGSU) and the Bharatiya Labour Union, with support from SGT…
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