Bhubaneswar: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay led an industry engagement session in Agra ahead of the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Officials highlighted that the agreement is being positioned as a comprehensive partnership extending beyond tariff reductions. It will cover…
Bhubaneswar: India and New Zealand are set to sign a bilateral trade agreement today, with nearly 70% of Indian goods expected to receive duty-free access to the New Zealand market. The agreement is poised to open significant export opportunities, particularly for MSME-driven sectors. Industries such as leather, handloom, and handicrafts—especially from Agra and across Uttar…
Bhubaneswar: Times Prime has launched Aeonic, a comprehensive wellness membership, designed to simplify access to fitness, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and medical services for consumers across India. The launch responds to the increasing demand for integrated, preventive-first wellness solutions that reduce the complexity of managing multiple health and fitness subscriptions, bringing essential wellness services together through…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Assisted Learning (CAL), a one-of-its-kind, centrally located and fully air-conditioned holistic centre dedicated to supporting children with special needs such as autism, dyslexia, and Rett syndrome through inclusive education, therapeutic interventions, and life-skills development, was inaugurated today at BD-460, Sector-1, Salt Lake, Kolkata. Established as a charitable trust, CAL aims to…
Bhubaneswar: A fire incident was reported on board the Charminar Express near Aler railway station in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri on Sunday. According to initial inputs, the blaze originated in the S5 coach while the train was within station limits. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be ascertained. There…
Bhubaneswar: A potential aviation emergency was averted early today after takeoff of Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich was aborted due to smoke detected from the left-side wheel. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., prompting the crew to declare an emergency and halt departure procedures. There were 232 passengers on board…
Bhubaneswar: Security agencies across India have issued a nationwide alert following intelligence inputs about potential militant attacks on key installations, including the Parliament House. According to officials, the alert has been marked as urgent and confidential. A communication from Police Headquarters (PHQ) has warned of possible coordinated attacks targeting high-value and sensitive locations such as…
Bhubaneswar: During the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census of India 2027, describing it as the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a major digital transformation. He noted that Census 2027 will offer a markedly different experience compared to previous rounds, as data collection will…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India and New Zealand are set to sign a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Goyal stated that after extensive discussions with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, the agreement was finalised under the leadership of Prime…