New Delhi, Feb 24 The negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) were formally launched here on Tuesday with the signing of a joint statement by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi. “Amidst global uncertainties, it is most opportune that […]
New Delhi, Feb 23 Union Ministers on Monday praised the Centre’s push to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India’s education system and highlighted the government’s broader vision of reforms inspired by Indian philosophy and national priorities. Speaking to media in the national capital, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that India’s education system is steadily […]
New Delhi, Feb 23 Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving into a foundational pillar of rural transformation in India, serving as integrated public infrastructure and driving inclusive development, an official document government said on Monday. Through a combination of strategic vision, governance safeguards, digital public infrastructure, multilingual platforms, and sectoral integration across agriculture, healthcare, education, skilling, […]
Bengaluru, Feb 18 United States Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt led a delegation of officials from the International Trade Administration (ITA) to Bengaluru this week, marking the first leg of a visit to India ahead of the Department of Commerce’s participation in the 2026 India AI Impact Summit, according to an […]
United Nations, Feb 17 Secretary-General Antonio Guterres heads to New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where he will press for making artificial intelligence more inclusive and for ensuring the world understands its risks, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday. Guterres is scheduled to speak at the opening session, where […]
New Delhi, Feb 16 India’s progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he inaugurated the ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026’ at Bharat Mandapam here. PM Modi said that being here among innovators, researchers and tech enthusiasts […]
Mumbai, Feb 10 India’s real GDP growth will likely touch 6.9 per cent in 2026 and 6.8 per cent in 2027, and the recent US-India trade deal should add about 0.2 percentage (20 bps) to annual GDP growth, a new report has said. The report from Goldman Sachs Research said, “Our analysts expect an incremental […]
New Delhi, Feb 9 India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to expand 6.4 per cent in fiscal 2026‑27 — the fastest among G20 economies — driven by strong domestic consumption and policy measures, a new report has said. The report from Moody’s Ratings said the country’s banking system outlook remains broadly favourable amid […]
New Delhi, Jan 27 By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical challenges, […]
Davos, Jan 22 India’s reform-driven growth story is firmly on track and is earning strong global trust, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Speaking on the sideline of World Economic Forum here, he said India’s economy has transformed into a high-growth and resilient system due to deep structural reforms personally led by Prime Minister […]