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India-EFTA trade pact takes effect, set to unlock USD100 billion investment and 1 mllion Jobs

New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) officially that came into force on October 1, marks a historic milestone as India’s first Free Trade Agreement with four developed European countries—Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
The TEPA is set to unlock USD100 billion in investments and generate 1 million direct jobs in India over the next 15 years, making it one of the most ambitious trade agreements in the country’s economic history. The pact is expected to significantly boost India’s exports across sectors such as agriculture, marine products, electronics, and textiles.
Key features of the agreement include tariff concessions on 92.2 percent of tariff lines from EFTA, covering 99.6 percent of India’s exports. The EFTA countries have pledged to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in India by USD 50 billion in the first decade, followed by another
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Delhi minister reviews canal upkeep, street light upgradation

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New Delhi, Nov 8 (UNI) Delhi's PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday held multiple meetings with the officials concerned regarding various initiatives, including the maintenance of the Munak Canal, the installation of smart street lights and other ongoing works.

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AAP and Bharadwaj should first respond to CAG report on porta cabin hospital construction scam: Kapoor

08 Nov 2025 | 10:36 PM

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Delhi Govt warns hospital heads of strict action over shortage of essential medicines

08 Nov 2025 | 9:24 PM

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Stubble smoke pushes Delhi’s air deeper into ‘Very Poor’ zone

08 Nov 2025 | 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8(UNI) The national capital continued to witness the impact of cold northwesterly winds on Saturday, as a faint smell of smoke lingered in Delhi’s air from morning to evening. Stubble smoke from Punjab and Haryana deteriorated Delhi's air quality, which entered the deep end of th ‘very poor’ category.

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