Chennai, April 19 (IANS) With just days left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political campaigning has reached a fever pitch across the state. The campaign will officially conclude on the evening of April 21, leaving parties with limited time to consolidate support in the final hours. Senior leaders from both the state and the Centre have intensified their outreach, crisscrossing constituencies in a whirlwind of rallies and roadshows. Braving the scorching summer hea…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday criticised the Opposition, alleging that it blocked the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill linked to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and “celebrated” its stalling in the Lok Sabha.Describing the developments in the House, Goyal said they were “deeply disturbing and disgraceful”, and alleged that the Opposition not only opposed the Bill but also raised slogans after stalling it.In a post on social media platform X, Goyal …
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s patent ecosystem is showing signs of structural strengthening, reflecting sustained growth in domestic innovation and wider intellectual property awareness, according to a report.As per the Indian Narrative report, startups, MSMEs, and educational institutions receive an 80 per cent reduction in patent filing fees, while expedited examination is available for startups, MSMEs, female applicants, and government institutions, categories that have historically been…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India and Oman have discussed unlocking opportunities under the proposed CEPA to boost bilateral trade and investment ties for the mutual growth of both nations.The minister shared details of his telephonic conversation with Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al Jabri, stating that both sides explored ways to deepen economic engagement betwee…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The passing of Asha Bhosle on Sunday has left the nation in deep sorrow, with Union Ministers expressing grief and remembering her as a timeless voice whose songs will continue to echo across generations.Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that Asha Bhosle was the embodiment of a sweet voice and unparalleled singing, who elevated Indian music to new heights over decades.He described her voice as more than a confluence of notes, calling it an unspoken emotional bo…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Declaring that ‘India’s innovation engine is unstoppable,’ Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday highlighted the country’s remarkable surge in patent activity, with filings touching a historic 1.43 lakh in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 30.2 per cent increase over the previous year.Sharing the data in a post on social media platform X, Goyal said the growth reflects a confident and rapidly evolving India that is steadily emerging as a global innovation…
Gandhinagar/Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday described the return of fishermen stranded in Iran as “a moment of relief, gratitude and pride”, as a fresh batch of evacuees reached India following an ongoing government-led evacuation from the conflict-hit region. Taking to X, Sanghavi said: “From uncertain waters to safe shores, hundreds of Indian fishermen stranded along the Iranian coast are finally on their way home. Now safely boarded t…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had a virtual call with Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi, Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia, and expressed optimism that the recently announced ceasefire would pave the way to lasting peace and security in the region, a ministry statement said on Saturday.He hailed indomitable spirit of Saudi people who have been steadfast in their resolve to maintain supply chain resilience amidst increased disruptions and volatility.Goya…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Amid evolving geopolitical developments in the Gulf region, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held a series of high-level virtual meetings with key Gulf partners — underlining the importance of supply chain resilience, stable trade flows, and deeper economic cooperation following the recent ceasefire.In his interaction with Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Goyal expressed optimism that the ceasefire…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The government has allowed exports of basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries without the mandatory certificate of inspection for a period of six months, according to an official notification issued on Friday.The requirement for an inspection certificate, issued by the export inspection agency, will continue to apply only to European Union member states, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. All other European countries …