The third round of negotiations for the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded on 19 September 2025 in Queenstown, marking an important milestone in bilateral trade relations. Officials from both nations described the discussions as constructive, with several chapters finalized and significant progress made in other key areas….
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India’s Manufacturing Rise: From Reforms to Global Power
India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase, with fresh data showing strong growth and renewed investor confidence. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 3.5% year-on-year growth in July 2025, led by a sharp 5.4% rise in manufacturing output. This momentum is being fuelled by flagship policies such as…
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Nutrition Awareness Boosts in Tribal Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, September 20: As part of Poshan Maah 2025, tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a series of counselling and sensitization sessions focused on health, nutrition, and lifestyle awareness. The initiatives were conducted in Sheopur and Mandla districts, aiming to address malnutrition, obesity, and healthy food habits among women and…
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Piyush Goyal to Visit Washington for India-US Trade Talks
India and the United States are once again pushing forward on stalled trade talks, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expected to visit Washington in the coming days. The move follows fresh momentum in negotiations after a senior US delegation visited New Delhi on September 16 for intensive discussions…
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Trump, Xi Discuss TikTok & US-China Trade in Key Call
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a key telephone conversation on September 19, 2025, focusing on the future of the popular social media platform TikTok and broader US-China trade relations. The call, reported by AFP and local media, began on Friday evening and marked the second…
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Gurugram Resident Films Man Masturbating in Thar at Midnight
GURUGRAM: In a disturbing late-night incident near Medanta Hospital, a man allegedly stopped his black Thar in the middle of the road and began masturbating while staring at a resident on their balcony. The incident occurred around 12:20 AM on September 19, 2025. The resident and their roommate documented the…
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Singer Zubeen Garg Dies in Scuba Diving Accident at 52
Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, one of the most celebrated voices from the North East, passed away at the age of 52 following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. His sudden death has left millions of fans heartbroken and created a deep void in India’s music industry. The Incident…
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22 IPOs Set to Raise ₹5,000 Crore in Blockbuster Week
India’s primary market is set for a record-breaking week as 22 companies prepare to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs). Eight mainboard listings and 14 small and medium enterprise (SME) offerings together aim to raise close to ₹5,000 crore, reflecting strong investor appetite and bullish market sentiment. Mainboard IPOs Lead…
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Sam Pitroda Sparks Row With Felt at Home in Pakistan Remark
Senior Congress leader and Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has landed in the middle of another political controversy after saying he “felt at home” during his visits to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Pitroda, a close aide of Rahul Gandhi, argued for a “neighbourhood-first” approach in India’s foreign policy, stressing…
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SBI Donates School Bus to NISR Leh Under CSR Initiative
Leh, 18 September 2025 – In a significant move to support education and regional development, the State Bank of India (SBI) has donated a school bus to the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The formal handover ceremony took place today, with Shri…