India’s seafood exports hit record $8.46 bn in FY26 amid global headwinds
India exported 19.72 lakh tonnes of seafood worth $8.46 billion in FY26, led by frozen shrimp exports, even as global trade faced inflation, supply disruptions and weak demand
India-Oman free trade pact comes into force; exporters set to gain
The free trade agreement between India and Oman came into force on Monday, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will benefit domestic exporters in sectors such as textiles, leather, plastics, marine products, automobiles, sports goods, and agri-items, as they gain preferential access to the Omani market over […]
Gemini Spark arrives for Google AI Ultra users: How the agentic AI works
Introduced at Google I/O, Gemini Spark is rolling out to AI Ultra users in the US, offering a proactive AI agent that can automate tasks across apps and services
SC refuses to accept plea to conduct NEET-UG retest in CBT mode on June 21
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept a plea seeking the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 in computer-based test mode, saying the National Testing Agency is already faced with too many problems. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which posted the plea by RJD MP Sudhakar […]
Dell announces XPS 13, a $699 Windows laptop to take on Apple’s MacBook Neo
At similar price points, Dell’s XPS 13 offers more hardware features and upgrade options, while Apple’s MacBook Neo prioritises software integration and efficiency over specifications
India, US chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1
The chief negotiators of the US and India will begin four-day talks here on Monday on finalising the details of the interim trade pact, whose framework was agreed upon in February. The US team will be led by its chief negotiator Brendan Lynch. India’s chief negotiator is Darpan Jain, who is an additional secretary in […]
French Open 2026 May 31 Matches: Zverev, Swiatek look to secure Q/F berths
Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud headline the French Open 2026 Day 8 schedule, with both players aiming to maintain their title challenge
NPPA fixes prices of 30 drugs including Vitamin D3, calcium supplements
According to the order, the fixed retail prices are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), which may be added only if it has actually been paid or is payable to the government.
India, Canada officials express optimism over ongoing trade pact talks
Canadian and Indian officials have expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement during a business summit in Regina, amid renewed engagement between the two countries after trade talks stalled in 2023, according to media reports. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Canada’s High Commissioner to India Chris Cooter and India’s High Commissioner to […]
Paint industry optimistic on growth despite crude volatility, rising costs
India’s paint industry is witnessing an improvement in demand across urban and rural markets, raising hopes of healthy volume growth for leading players in FY27 even as they implement price hikes to offset rising input costs amid an intensely competitive market. Paint manufacturers, which have already undertaken multiple rounds of price hikes amid rising crude-linked […]