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India-UK FTA tops govt's post-poll 100-day agenda

new delhi, April 11 -- The Union commerce ministry has placed the finalization of the India-United Kingdom (UK) free trade agreement at the top of its 100-day agenda after a new government takes charg... Read More


Consumer courts to start hearing cases online from 15 April

New Delhi, April 11 -- The consumer affairs ministry has directed all consumer courts to start hearing cases online from 15 April. The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has releas... Read More


India-UK FTA tops commerce ministry's 100-day agenda

New Delhi, April 10 -- The Union commerce ministry has placed the finalization of the India-United Kingdom (UK) free trade agreement at the top of its 100-day agenda after a new government takes charg... Read More


Centre plans action against firms not complying with fire-resistant fabric rule

New Delhi, April 9 -- To prevent incidents such as the devastating Uphaar Cinema fire, the Union textiles ministry plans "strict" action against companies that violate the Quality Control Order (QCO) ... Read More


India-EU FTA next round to start in early May

New Delhi, April 8 -- The eighth round of negotiations for the India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) are slated to start next month, with India making changes to its negotiating team to spee... Read More


How a century-old testing lab is helping drone manufacturers take flight

New Delhi, April 5 -- As India evolves into a drone production hub, a century-old industrial testing agency is helping manufacturers find their space in a competitive global market. About 25 drone ma... Read More


Commerce ministry shifts focus to push fresh fruits and vegetables to US and EU

New Delhi, April 3 -- With an export ban in place on rice and wheat, the union commerce ministry has shifted its focus to exports of agricultural products including fresh fruit and vegetables to new d... Read More


Centre to set up labs for testing marquee textiles meant for exports

New Delhi, April 2 -- With sub-standard pashmina shawls and silk exports hurting India's image, the Union textiles ministry is planning to set up new laboratories and upgrade existing ones to test and... Read More


Celebrities to front consumer rights campaign on WhatsApp

New Delhi, March 29 -- As part of its effort to promote awareness about consumer rights, the ministry of consumer affairs plans to involve celebrities to amplify the reach of its WhatsApp channel for ... Read More


Govt's e-marketplace GMV touches Rs.4 trillion in FY24

New Delhi, March 29 -- The gross merchandise value (GMV) of state-run government e-marketplace (GeM) touched Rs.4 trillion in the current fiscal, as government departments have been actively procuring... Read More