Piyush Goyal seeks stronger India-Africa trade integration through aligned standards

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for aligning standards, customs procedures and business practices between India and African nations to accelerate bilateral trade and deepen economic partnerships, PTI reported.Addressing a curtain raiser event for the upcoming India-Africa Business Dialogue (IABD) and Exhibition, Goyal said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), valued…

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For Indian airlines one crisis lands, another takes off

Yatrigan, fasten your seatbelts for not just your flight but the whole aviation sector is experiencing turbulence!Flight delays, rising ticket prices, and cancelled international routes are no longer breaking news, but the new normal. In May 2026, airlines are grappling with a mix of economic and geopolitical pressures, creating a cycle of challenges that keeps…

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Govt caps gold imports under advance authorisation at 100 kg, tightens compliance rules

The government has capped gold imports under the Advance Authorisation scheme at 100 kilograms and tightened compliance and monitoring norms for importers in the gems and jewellery sector, according to a DGFT notification issued on Thursday.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) inserted five new notes under Standard Input Output Norms (SIONS) M-1 to M-8…

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Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic’s 15-year record with dominant Italian Open run

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (AP Photo) Jannik Sinner continued his relentless rise on Thursday, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open and break a long-standing record previously held by Novak Djokovic.The world No. 1’s latest straight-sets win in Rome marked his 32nd consecutive victory in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, eclipsing…

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