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Nationwide Bank Strike Halts Services as Unions Push for Five-Day Work Week Reform
Public sector banks across India shut operations as unions intensify demands for a five-day work week, causing widespread service disruptions.
India and EU Seal Historic Free Trade Deal After Nearly Two Decades
India and the EU conclude a landmark free trade agreement after 18 years, reshaping global trade ties, investment flows and strategic cooperation.
Indian Bank Expands Overseas to UAE & Southeast Asia
Indian Bank plans strategic overseas expansion into UAE and Southeast Asia, targeting trade corridors, diaspora services, and digital banking growth.
India on Track to Lead the Global Economy, Says Carlyle’s David Rubenstein at Davos
At Davos, Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein outlines how demographics, reforms, and investment momentum could propel India to global economic leadership.
India Ranked 16th on Responsible Nations Index, Ahead of US and China
India ranks 16th on the Responsible Nations Index 2026, highlighting ethical governance, sustainability and global responsibility ahead of major world powers.
India, UAE Deepen Ties with Mega Defence Plan, $3 Billion LNG Deal
India and the UAE elevate relations through a strategic defence partnership, a $3 billion LNG deal, and expanded cooperation across energy, technology and trade.
Trump Invites India to Join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Signalling a New Diplomatic Experiment
India is invited to join a proposed US-led “Board of Peace” for Gaza, signalling a shift toward compact coalitions in post-conflict governance.
India and Japan Cooperatively Launch AI Dialogue and Critical Minerals Pact
India and Japan deepen strategic ties by launching an AI dialogue and strengthening cooperation on critical minerals to secure future technologies and supply chains.
India Close to Sealing Major Trade Deal with European Union, Trade Secretary Confirms
India moves closer to finalising its biggest-ever free trade agreement with the European Union as talks intensify ahead of the January 27 India–EU Summit.
WEF flags cyber risk, inequality and geoeconomic stress as key challenges for India in 2026
WEF warns that cyber threats, rising inequality and geoeconomic confrontation could test India’s resilience in 2026 amid rapid tech change and global fragmentation.
At UN’s 80th General Assembly, Jaishankar advances India–US talks on trade, critical minerals and nuclear cooperation
At the UN’s 80th General Assembly, India and the US push to revive trade talks, deepen critical minerals ties, and expand nuclear and strategic cooperation.
India and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership With 19 Agreements Across Defence, Technology and Trade
India and Germany sign 19 agreements to boost defence cooperation, technology partnerships, semiconductor ecosystems, critical minerals and trade ties