India

CCEA approves Rs 14,447-cr Ganga Elevated Corridor to ease traffic, boost connectivity in Varanasi

15 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the construction of a 46.039-km six-lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor connecting National Highway-19 (NH-19) with the Varanasi Ring Road along the River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh at a total capital cost of Rs 14,447.64 crore, in a major push to decongest Varanasi and strengthen its transport infrastructure.

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PM Modi hails India-UK trade and Social Security pacts as milestone in bilateral ties

15 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the coming into force of the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security, describing the twin pacts as a major milestone that would deepen economic cooperation and create new opportunities for businesses, professionals and workers in both countries.

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CCEA approves Rs 10,998-crore elevated Varuna corridor to transform Varanasi connectivity

15 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the construction of a 43.218-km six/four-lane elevated Link/Connector Corridor along the Varuna river bank in Uttar Pradesh at a total capital cost of Rs 10,998.32 crore, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Varanasi and improving connectivity to key transport and economic hubs.

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India-UK CETA comes into force: Winners across Textiles, Pharma, Auto and IT

15 Jul 2026 | 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday operationalised the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a landmark pact expected to accelerate bilateral trade, improve market access for Indian businesses, and provide social security relief to thousands of professionals working in Britain. This historic deal eliminates tariffs on nearly 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK.

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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS ON JULY 15

15 Jul 2026 | 2:57 PM

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RS Chairman Radhakrishnan administers oath to two newly elected members

15 Jul 2026 | 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Newly elected Rajya Sabha members Mansoor Ali Khan from Karnataka and Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal from Madhya Pradesh were administered the oath of office by Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan at Parliament House on Wednesday.

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India–UK CETA: From Trade Agreement to Economic Transformation

India–UK CETA: From Trade Agreement to Economic Transformation

15 Jul 2026 | 1:23 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Dr Rupa Dutta & Utsav Nayak
New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) India is in the midst of a consequential trade recalibration. With trade agreements concluded with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, the EFTA bloc, EU, and the United Kingdom - New Delhi is, for the first time in a generation, using trade policy as an active instrument of economic strategy.

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PM pays tribute to K Kamaraj on birth anniversary, hails legacy of education and nation-building

15 Jul 2026 | 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to veteran Congress leader and freedom fighter K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary, remembering him as an exceptional public figure whose lifelong commitment to education, inclusive development and the welfare of the underprivileged continues to inspire generations.

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Congress claims rising inflation and weak farm activity reflect economic mismanagement

15 Jul 2026 | 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi government, alleging that its "anti-people policies" were pushing India towards an economic crisis and accusing the Centre of failing to address mounting inflation, slowing agricultural activity and rising unemployment.

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Rahul remembers K Kamaraj as champion of social justice on birth anniversary

15 Jul 2026 | 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary, describing the veteran Congress leader as a visionary statesman whose life was devoted to the welfare of the marginalised and the pursuit of social justice.

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Old Clothes Donation Project' launched to create livelihood opportunities for women

15 Jul 2026 | 12:50 AM

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Delhi government and textile recycling organisations Clothes Box Foundation and Respun in partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the DMRC Ladies Welfare Organisation (DLWO) launched the Old Clothes Donation Project here today.

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Kejriwal, Sisodia, & Sanjay Singh must explain why they shielded those behind riots: Delhi CM

15 Jul 2026 | 12:14 AM

Agraj Pratap New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has welcomed the conviction of Tahir Hussain in the 2020 Delhi riots case, and has said that the verdict marks an important step towards justice for the families who lost their loved ones and endured immense suffering during the violence.
Gupta asked that the Aam Aadmi Party leadership must explain its political association, and patronage of a person who has been found guilty of instigating the Delhi riots, murder and widespread violence that had disturbed the peace of the city.

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Standing committees strengthen legislative oversight, accountability & good governance: Vijender Gupta

15 Jul 2026 | 12:04 AM

New Delhi, July 14 UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday emphasized the importance of house committees, saying that the committee system represents one of the finest traditions of legislative functioning.

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Ongoing PoK unrest direct consequence of Islamabad’s decades-long systemic exploitation: India

14 Jul 2026 | 11:43 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Coming down heavily on Islamabad over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), India on Tuesday said the protests are a direct consequence of Islamabad's decades-long systemic exploitation. .

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Delhi PWD Min. reviews ‘spray injection patching’ tech for pothole repairs

14 Jul 2026 | 10:41 PM

Agraj Pratap Singh
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday witnessed the trial of ‘Spray Injection Patching’ technology, an innovative and fully mechanised solution for repairing potholes within minutes.

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