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India-EFTA trade pact with sustainability clause to take effect on October 1
The Economic Times
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September 3, 2025
India’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into force on October 1, Switzerland said on Wednesday. The pact includes, for the first time, legally binding provisions on trade and sustainable development....
India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement To Take Effect On October 1, Promises $100 Billion Investment
Free Press Journal
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September 3, 2025
India and EFTA nations sign historic trade pact boosting investment, jobs, and sustainable development | Unsplash (Representative Image) New Delhi, Sep 3: The free trade agreement between India and four-European nation bloc EFTA, which will come...
Climate Shocks Drive Up Kitchen Staples, Fueling Food Inflation In India
Free Press Journal
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September 3, 2025
Extreme weather events linked to climate change are hitting Indian kitchens hard, with tomatoes, onions and potatoes emerging as the biggest drivers of food inflation. These short-duration crops, known for their perishability, are especially...
India asks Germany for help in search for EU free trade deal
Deutsche Welle
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September 3, 2025
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul traveled to the Indian capital Delhi on his second and final day in the country, focusing on the two nations' goal of doubling their trade volume. At a press conference with his counterpart Subrahmanyam...
Weather alert: IMD issues green & yellow alerts for Delhi, Gurugram, Noida; check forecast for Punjab, J&K
Mint
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September 3, 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued green and yellow alerts for different parts of Delhi, predicting more rainfall on Wednesday. Delhi-NCR The weather department said an intense spell of rain was likely over Delhi and the National...
Weather Update For September 3: Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall Is Anticipated; IMD Issues Red Alert In These Regions Of India
Free Press Journal
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September 3, 2025
Delhi: As the monsoon advances towards northern India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall in various regions of India. According to the weather department, the southwest monsoon in India, which has already advanced...
India Now Aiming To Finalise Trade Deal With US By November
Asia Financial
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September 3, 2025
India is aiming to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the United States by November, the country’s trade minister has said, adding that the deadline for negotiations is not as important as the necessity to reach a “mutually beneficial”...
India Ranks Among Top G20 Performers In…
Knowledge & News Network
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New Delhi, Sep 3 (KNN) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal positioned India as one of the best-performing G20 nations in meeting sustainability commitments during the 20th Global Sustainability Summit organised by the Confederation of...
India’s power sector adds 5.2 GW capacity in July, 36 GW solar capacity addition expected in FY26: Report
Mangalorean
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September 3, 2025
India’s power sector adds 5.2 GW capacity in July, 36 GW solar capacity addition expected in FY26: Report New Delhi: India’s power sector saw increased capacity commissioning in July, aided by strong policy incentives, adding 2 GW of conventional...
India’s top cities poised for 106 million sq. ft. of transit-oriented real estate: Report
ETInfra.com
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September 3, 2025
The National TOD Policy and state-level frameworks in Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are expected to support such projects by providing higher floor area ratios and compact urban growth models.India’s eight largest cities could see...
India News | Union Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling in Country
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical...
India News | Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Inaugurates Departmental Summit on 'National Ayush Mission and Capacity Building in States'
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated today the Departmental Summit on 'National Ayush Mission and Capacity Building in States' at All India Institute...
Delhi HC Orders Release Of Pending Subsidy Under The Electric Vehicle Policy
Zee News
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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the city government to expeditiously release pending subsidy amounts to eligible electric vehicle buyers under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2020. A Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar...
India News | Odisha: Bhubaneswar Gets India's First Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 3 (ANI): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with environment think tank International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), released the Integrated Heat and...
Climate change is pushing venomous snakes into new regions
Earth.com
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In India, snakebites kill more people than anywhere else in the world. Estimates range between 46,000 and 60,000 deaths each year. Most victims live in villages, far from hospitals, and work outdoors in fields. For them, a bite often turns fatal...
Delhi PWD to have separate engineering cadre to speed up development
The Statesman (India)
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September 3, 2025
The Delhi government has decided to develop a separate engineering cadre for the Public Works Department (PWD) to accelerate development-related construction works and fix accountability. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by...
India counting on German support to expedite trade talks with EU
Business Recorder
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September 3, 2025
NEW DELHI/BERLIN: India is counting on Germany’s support to deepen its ties with the European Union and expedite trade talks, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Wednesday, as he urged a doubling of bilateral trade with Berlin....
India News | President Murmu Graces Convocation Ceremony of Central University of Tamil Nadu
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the 10th convocation ceremony of the Central University of Tamil Nadu at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, said the President's Secretariat. Speaking on the occasion, the...
Weather Update (September 3): IMD issues red alert for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and other states; flight operations to Leh affected
Zee Business
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September 3, 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert for several states in the country due to heavy rainfall. These include some districts across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, northern Punjab, northern Haryana, eastern...
India, Germany Set Sights on Doubling Trade, Fast-Tracking FTA With EU
Times Now
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September 3, 2025
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said India and Germany are confident of doubling their bilateral trade beyond the current €50 billion, while also stressing that New Delhi would like to see its free trade agreement (FTA)...