Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announces India and the European Union are close to finalizing a trade agreement, with 20 out of 24 chapters closed. The deal may be announced at the India-EU Summit on January 27, while US trade negotiations continue.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal forecasts India's total exports will surge to $850 billion in 2025-26, driven by strong manufacturing and global demand.
India's merchandise exports grew 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, while imports surged 8.7% to $63.55 billion, widening the trade deficit to $25.04 billion.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirms ongoing discussions between India and the US for a trade agreement, aiming to boost bilateral economic ties.
India and the European Union are working to finalize their free trade agreement before the upcoming leaders' meeting, as confirmed by the Commerce Secretary.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirms ongoing discussions between India and the US on a potential trade agreement, noting positive export growth despite tariffs.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Agrawal announces India and the European Union are very close to finalizing a major trade agreement, potentially before leaders meet in New Delhi this month.
UBS report reveals discount wars in India's quick commerce sector have intensified, delaying margin recovery. Amazon and Zepto lead aggressive promotions while Blinkit remains cautious.
Five principal secretaries from the 1995 batch in Uttar Pradesh have been promoted to additional chief secretary under the 7th Pay Commission's pay matrix 17.
Google introduces agentic commerce with Universal Commerce Protocol, AI checkout in Search, and Business Agent for retailers, aiming to transform online shopping.
Google announces major AI shopping expansion, including direct checkout in Gemini and the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Discover how this changes e-commerce for users and retailers.
Carissa Yip and Wesley So win Tata Steel Chess India Blitz titles in Kolkata. Vantika Agrawal and Nihal Sarin finish as impressive runners-up. Read the full story.
Chhattisgarh's inaugural national Rover-Ranger Jamboree in Balod faces controversy amid a BJP leadership tussle between MP Brijmohan Agrawal and Minister Gajendra Yadav. Read about the court case and corruption allegations.
A fundamental shift is underway as AI agents, not humans, start making purchase decisions. Discover how agentic commerce is transforming online shopping in India and what it means for businesses and consumers.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments blaming India for trade deal failure are deemed frivolous. India's diplomatic restraint stands out as strategic trust faces risk. Analysis of the broader US foreign policy shift.
Varanasi's Chowk Police cracked a major gold jewellery theft case worth Rs 3 crore with 100% recovery. Five accused from three states arrested. Read the full story of the investigation.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rebuts US Commerce Secretary's trade deal comments, highlighting eight phone conversations between PM Modi and President Trump in 2025. Get the latest details.
MEA refutes US commerce official's trade deal remarks, confirms 8 PM Modi-Trump calls in 2025. India's energy buys driven by market needs. Read the full statement.
Congress takes a dig at PM Modi's foreign policy after a US Commerce Secretary's remark links stalled trade deal to a missed phone call. Read the full political fallout here.
A senior US official clarifies PM Modi did not call Donald Trump about a trade deal, stating India is on the 'wrong side of the seesaw'. Explore the details and implications for US-India trade relations.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick reveals a key reason for the stalled India-US trade deal: PM Modi didn't call President Trump. Explore the details and implications for bilateral trade relations.
BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal moves Chhattisgarh High Court against his removal as working president of Bharat Scouts & Guides council. The dispute escalates ahead of a major national jamboree. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal warns India risks becoming a 'slave again' without sovereign AI capabilities, citing Venezuela's infrastructure takeover as a cautionary tale. Experts at IIT Bombay conclave discuss AI's strategic role.
Nagpur BJP cracks down on rebellion, suspending 32 members for six years, including Vinayak Dehankar and Sunil Agrawal, ahead of crucial civic polls. Read the full story.
Agnivesh Agrawal, son of Vedanta chairman Anil Agrawal, passed away in New York following a skiing accident. CM Nitish Kumar expresses grief. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad's SMC arrests Archit Agrawal for a second time in a high-value hybrid cannabis case. Seizure worth Rs 30 lakh. Read the full details of the drug bust and investigation.
CBI uncovers a massive departmental exam scam in Western Railway involving remote access tampering of computer-based tests for promotions. 10 officials booked, FIRs filed. Details inside.
Bihar's universities are transitioning to a paperless system via the Samarth e-Governance portal, streamlining admissions, exams, and administration for a greener, more efficient future. Learn how this digital shift benefits students and staff.
Filmmaker R Balki shares emotional details of Rajesh Khanna's final ad shoot in 2012, where the ailing superstar arrived via air ambulance with an IV drip. A poignant last performance.
A Thane court acquits a 69-year-old man and his son in a 2022 murder case due to insufficient evidence. Read the full details of the verdict and the court's reasoning.