Go First partners with BookMyForex to provide foreign exchange services to international flyers
We are pleased to partner with BookMyForex, we believe that this partnership will elevate and ease the travelling experience of international travellers. We are optimistic that this service will prove to be a one-stop solution and we look forward to providing a seamless experience to the travellers, said Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, Go First. Key Points
Economic TimesTrend line on India-UK FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Doraiswami
Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, has expressed optimism ahead of the 12th round of India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in New Delhi. Officials on both sides are positive and keen to make necessary adjustments to reach a mutually beneficial pact. The bilateral trade partnership was worth around GBP 36 billion in 2022 and an FTA is set to significantly enhance the relationship. Out of the total 26 chapters in the proposed FTA, 19 have been closed, and investment is being negotiated as a separate bilateral investment treaty between India and the UK. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld Cup: Pakistan keep semis hope alive after 7-wicket win against Bangladesh
Pakistan secured a World Cup victory over Bangladesh with a 7-wicket win and 105 balls to spare in Kolkata, knocking Bangladesh out of the tournament. Chasing a target of 205, Pakistan's openers Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique established a strong foundation with a 128-run partnership at the Eden Gardens. Fakhar Zaman made 81 runs off 74 balls, and Shafique contributed 68 off 69 balls. Key Points
Economic TimesJaishankar highlights broadening partnership at 6th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum
India-Japan's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries at the 6th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum. The partnership includes various initiatives such as the Quad, supply chain resilience initiative, clean energy partnership, semiconductor supply chain partnership, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEC). Key Points
Economic Times‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer on FTA with India
India and UK are currently in the 14th round of FTA negotiations to enhance GBP 36-billion bilateral trading partnership. The UK's Opposition Leader Keir Starmer has described the ups and downs of the government's negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with India as ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ and committed the Labour Party to pursuing an “always happy” bilateral relationship. Key Points
The Tribune India
South Korea’s PLANA partners with French DUC Hélices Propellers to design propulsion systems for its aircraft CP-01
PLANA CEO Braden J. Kim said he expected the partnership with DUC Hélices Propellers to accelerate the flight of CP-01 which is under development. “Propulsion is crucial to the success of advanced air mobility,” he added. Key Points
FinancialexpressSundar Pichai announces Google's plan for 'made in India' Chromebooks with HP
Alphabet Inc.’s Google will begin to make its Chromebook laptops in India through a partnership forged with HP Inc. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia-U.S. partnership is of conviction, shared commitments, compassion: PM Modi
PM Modi, while addressing a group of young entrepreneurs in the U.S., said the partnership between India and America ‘is not of convenience, it is a partnership of conviction, shared commitments and compassion’. Key Points
The HinduTCS shares rally over 4% to cross market cap of Rs 15 lakh crore for first time
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares surged 4% to an all-time high of Rs 4,135.9 on BSE as it won a multi-year deal from Europ Assistance. The deal involves TCS helping Europ Assistance reimagine its global IT operating model. The partnership will focus on co-innovation using generative AI and other advanced technologies. TCS will leverage its proprietary solution, ignio AIOps, to enhance operational resilience and business agility for Europ Assistance. The company's market cap also crossed Rs 15 lakh crore for the first time in today's trade. Key Points
Economic TimesUK PM Rishi Sunak clinches Hiroshima Accord on Japan visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrived in Japan on Thursday for the G7 Summit. Sunak clinched the Hiroshima Accord for greater UK-Japan economic, security and technology collaboration. Key Points
India Today
PM Modi receives ‘Order of the Nile’, Egypt’s highest honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a meeting in Cairo elevated Indo-Egypt bilateral relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership. The two countries also signed pacts in the fields of agriculture, archaeology and antiquities and competition law during the first PM-level visit from India to Cairo since 1997. The two leaders recalled the State Visit of El-Sisi as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January this year and welcomed the momentum it has imparted to bilateral relations. Key Points
Economic TimesNissan considering partnership with Honda on EVs - sources
Nissan explores Honda partnership on EV parts and kei cars , sharing architecture with Renault. Investment in Renault's Ampere. Renault forges new alliances with companies like Geely. Key Points
Economic TimesWPL 2024: Richa, Meghana, Asha shine bright as RCB score narrow two-run win over UP Warriorz
Cricket News: Read the latest news on the Women's Premier League 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and UP Warriorz. Richa Ghosh and S Meghana played authoritative fifties, supported by Sobhana Asha's crafty leg-spin, to secure a narrow two-run victory for RCB. Key Points
Times Of IndiaUS to work closely with India to deepen bilateral ties, says State Department official after PM Modi's 'very successful' visit
Vedant Patel, the principal deputy spokesperson for the US Department of State, said, "This is not about just a moment in time. What this is about is steps and efforts to deepen and strengthen our relationship and our partnership with India. And we believe that last week's visit was very successful." Key Points
Business TodayParry Enterprises ties up with Memsift Innovations to set up membrane unit
Parry Enterprises India Ltd, (PEIL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Memsift Innovations to establish a facility to produce up to 1.2 million square metre of high-quality membranes annually. Key Points
The Hindu
G-7 finance chiefs to add new supply-chain proposal in statement
Officials are well advanced in drafting a statement for this week’s Group of Seven meeting, with the additional details on diversifying supply-chains to be included, according to people familiar with the matter. The planned partnership will aim to start by year end, they said. Key Points
FinancialexpressWarner Bros. Discovery and Viacom18 announces exclusive content partnership for India
With this partnership, JioCinema will become the new streaming home of HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros. content in India, starting next month. Key Points
FinancialexpressSekura.id partners with Times Internet to offer secure mobile authentication services
India Business News: Sekura.id has partnered with Times Internet to introduce mobile authentication services aimed at enhancing user security in India. The collaboration will empower Times Internet to offer a secure and passwordless mobile identity authentication service to strengthen its offerings for notable Indian enterprises. Key Points
Times Of IndiaIndia and France finalise roadmap for defence industry
Addressing a special briefing here following the Republic Day celebrations where Macron was the chief guest, the foreign secretary said the discussions on the defence partnership among other issues focused on joint development of a combat aircraft engine, acquisition of Rafale M fighters, and building of Scorpene-class submarines. The two sides have also agreed on health sector cooperation and five-year Schengen visa for MA alumni in France among other issues. An agreement was signed between the two countries' ministries of health on healthcare cooperation, education, training, and research, Kwatra said. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt tightens LLP rules; partners have to declare beneficial interests, intangible contributions
According to the Limited Liability partnership (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023, notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), even upcoming LLPs have to maintain such a register, at their registered offices, within 30 days of incorporation. The new rules came into force on October 28. Key Points
Economic Times
Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment ink content partnership
Dharma Productions' mainstream expertise and talent discovery will combine with Sikhya Entertainment's experience in independent cinema to produce diverse and captivating content for both theatrical and digital releases. Together, they aim to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation in the industry. Key Points
Economic TimesT.A.C Partners with MAD to Empower Girl Child Education Across India
Through this partnership with MAD, T.A.C aims to shape the future of the country by investing in girl child education Key Points
mintIndia ready to lead from front in fight against tuberculosis: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on March 25 said India is ready to lead from the front and be the voice of the Global South in the collaborative fight against tuberculosis (TB). He also emphasied on developing TB vaccines, saying it was the need of the hour. “We have seen the unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to end TB in India. We are ready to lead from the front and be voice of the Global South in the collaborative fight against TB,” Mr. Mandaviya said during an address to the 36th board meeting of Stop TB partnership at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Key Points
The HinduIndia-UAE launch CEPA council to push business partnership
The UAE-India Business Summit, themed Two Nations, One Vision, occurred at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, marking a pivotal moment in their economic partnership. The event featured the ceremonial launch of the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), aiming to enhance strategic cooperation, particularly in industries like startups, women entrepreneurs, and MSMEs. Driven by a shared commitment to economic growth, the summit emphasized sustainable development and prosperity, with focused sessions on trade finance and investment facilitation. Key Points
Economic TimesAntony Blinken says US-India partnership deepened, cooperation elevated through Quad
The Quad is a diplomatic network between Australia, India, Japan and the US. Blinken also said US partnerships in the Indo-Pacific have never been stronger. Key Points
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