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MSN - New Delhi: India and Canada are set to reconvene the Joint Commission on Trade in the north American nation at the end of May, or early June, as the two countries look to step up their trade partnership and finalise a free trade agreement before the end of this calendar year. "With Canada, we have broadly zeroed in at the end of May, or some time in June will be having a joint commission to expand trade in Canada," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told a press briefing Thursday. "We will be sending the largest-ever business delegation ever to go from India to any country. Both the Commerce Ministry and DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) are working with the interest groups, keen to expand trade between the two countries," Goyal said. He said New Delhi is looking to expand investment partnership so that greater pools of capital are drawn towards India. "There will also be those working in the investment sector joining this delegation. We find Canada to be a complementary economy. They barely compete with us in any critical item. As has been India's style, we believe in grabbing the low hanging fruits, focusing on issues that are non-sensitive to either country and focus on complementary that is a win-win for both sides." The agreement to send the business delegation and reconvene the joint commission on trade was made after Goyal met his Canadian counterpart Maninder Sidhu last week on the margins of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Meeting in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde. Goyal highlighted that in the meeting, the two discussed the "next steps to expand" the bilateral trade between the two countries, including fast-tracking negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The thaw between India and Canada has picked up pace, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney making an official visit to Mumbai and New Delhi last month. The two prime ministers held an exhaustive bilateral discussion that overshot the scheduled time at the Hyderabad House on 2 March. The bilateral ties between the two countries cratered in September 2023 after then Canadian PM Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of being involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, was killed outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia in June 2023. India rejected the allegations. The case is currently within the Canadian judicial process, with four Indians arrested and charged with the killing. However, Trudeau's public pronouncement on the floor of the Canadian Parliament, led to a difficult period in ties, where New Delhi expelled six Canadian diplomats in October 2024 and withdrew six Indian diplomats. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at the time accused India of interference in Canada's affairs, another charge rejected by New Delhi. However, in recent weeks, the RCMP said that India is no longer involved in foreign interference. India and Canada have agreed to set up a liaison office in their respective foreign missions to keep communication flowing on security issues. The two countries are keen to expand trade ties, especially in sectors such as energy. Canada is looking to expand its production capacities and could become a key supplier of crude and natural gas for India in the next few years. The two countries are focused on doubling trade to CAD 50 billion by 2030.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that on his first day in office he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described his meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy as 'fruitful' as they discussed avenues to deepen bilateral trade and strengthen collaboration across various sectors to 'unlock' the full potential of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1931405191758389633 'Had a fruitful meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. We both expressed our appreciation towards the work done in finalising the historic India-UK FTA, which is poised to give further boost to our growing ...Read More >
Chennai: Hours before Union home minister Amit Shah was to arrive in Madurai, Thuglak editor and an associate of Shah, S Gurumurthy on Saturday met PMK founder S Ramadoss. The PMK leader, however, ruled out the possibility of meeting Amit Shah during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu.Gurumurthy met Ramadoss for the second time amid reported tension within PMK regarding alliance strategies and insistence by Anbumani Ramadoss to remain party president. The hour-long meeting took place at the T Nagar residence of A K Vijay Mahesh, son of former Union minister and PMK leader A K Moorthy, sources sai ...Read More >
Mark Carney declined to answer if he believed Indian PM had a role in murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar Canada's prime minister Mark Carney has defended his decision to invite India's prime minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta, despite Canada's federal police's conclusion that the murder of a prominent Sikh activist in British Columbia was orchestrated by the "highest levels" of the Indian government. Carney declined to answer reporters' questions over whether ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described his meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy as 'fruitful' as they discussed avenues to deepen bilateral trade and strengthen collaboration across various sectors to "unlock" the full potential of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1931405191758389633 Also Read | Kodaikanal Shocker: Doctor in Debt Administers IV Fluids To Himself in Car, Dies; Expresses Apology to Loved One in Suicide Note. "Had a fruitful meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. We both ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) David Lammy, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, conveying the UK's strong interest in further enhancing cooperation across key sectors and also expressing support for India's fight against cross border terrorism while strongly condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Mr. David Lammy. Appreciate his substantive contribution to the remarkable progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, further strengthened by the recently concluded FTA. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Under fire from pro-Khalistan organisations in Canada after inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G-7 summit, Canadian PM Mark Carney justified his decision by pointing out that India is the fifth largest economy in the world and therefore needs to be part of the summit as a guest country. Also, it is understood that almost all the G-7 member nations were keen on an invite to PM Narendra Modi and may have played a major role in influencing Canada's decision. The summit will present an opportunity for an interaction on the sidelines between Mr Modi and the G-7 leaders. The G ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused Pakistan of attacking 'insaniyat' and Kashmiriyat by targeting tourists in Pahalgam, saying the intent was to trigger communal clashes in India and rob Kashmiri people dependent on tourism of their livelihoods. The prime minister was speaking after flagging off the first train service to the Kashmir Valley, and inaugurating several development projects, including the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river and India's first cable-stayed Anji bridge. He said tourism provided employment and acts as a connecting link between ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Central Asia, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue and posted on X, "Delighted to meet with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. India deeply che ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 06: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. They expressed hope that the revered occasion brings peace and prosperity to the region. Dr Farooq Abdullah National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on Eid-ul-Adha, wishing them peace, prosperity and unity. In his message, Dr Abdullah reflected on the profound significance of the day, saying, "As the Muslim Ummah comes together in celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, I extend my warmest greetings to ever ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials -- secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam -- resigned from their posts during an emergency managing committee meeting held on Saturday, accepting 'moral responsibility' for stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred during celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title win and claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. KSCA President Raghuram Bhat confirmed the development, saying that the resignations were discussed and accep ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described his meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy as 'fruitful' as they discussed avenues to deepen bilateral trade and strengthen collaboration across various sectors to 'unlock' the full potential of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1931405191758389633 'Had a fruitful meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. We both expressed our appreciation towards the work done in finalising the historic India-UK FTA, which is poised to give further boost to our growing ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada following a phone call from newly elected PM Mark Carney, signalling an improvement in bilateral ties following the changing of the guard in the North American country. The summit will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15-17. It will be Modi's maiden engagement abroad since Operation Sindoor, presenting him with an opportunity to highlight the menace of cross-border terrorism at a global forum. In a post on X, Modi wrote, "Glad to receive a call from Prime Mi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The invitation to Prime Minister Narendra attend the G7 summit in Canada was due and 'had to come' with India being a big geopolitical power, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said on Saturday. 'Invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G7 Summit was due, it had to come. India is too big a power now, geopolitically, economically, and with our common sense in this world which is in the middle of a conflict. India had to be a participant at the table there,' Sachdev told ANI here. Talking about the 'gossip' about Canada not inviting India to the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday."The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dutie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): After a federal court of the United States struck down a reciprocal tariff announced by US President Donald Trump, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that India should proceed cautiously in its ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the US. A Manhattan-based federal court on May 28 struck down Trump's move to impose reciprocal tariffs on the trading partners of the US and ruled that he can't use emergency power to impose tariffs on foreign countries; it has to come from Congress. The order of the court determined that the tariffs, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his second visit to India to discuss ongoing economic and migration partnership. British High Commission said talks are on between the UK and the Indian Government to deepen and diversify the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries to deliver for working people in the UK. The Foreign Secretary will meet with Prime Minister Modi on his second visit to India to discuss the ongoing economic and migration partnership. Bolstering economic and migration ties and de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The invitation to Prime Minister Narendra attend the G7 summit in Canada was due and 'had to come' with India being a big geopolitical power, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said on Saturday. 'Invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G7 Summit was due, it had to come. India is too big a power now, geopolitically, economically, and with our common sense in this world which is in the middle of a conflict. India had to be a participant at the table there,' Sachdev told ANI here. Talking about the 'gossip' about Canada not inviting India to the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for January 21, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. "Regulatory barriers, pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. "Regulatory barriers, particularly in the approval processes for pharmaceuticals and agri-products, were also discussed, with both sides agreeing to tackle these challenges through continuo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday, discussing the growing momentum in bilateral ties between India and the UK. The meeting follows the successful conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi expressed satisfaction at the progress made in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He welcomed the continued collaboration under the Technology Security Initiative, which aims to shape trusted and secure innovation ecos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to India provided a valuable opportunity to sustain the high-level engagement between the two countries and to further consolidate the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs noted in a statement on Saturday. As per the statement issued by the MEA, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy paid an official visit to India on June 7. This was his second official visit to India in his capacity as UK Foreign Secretary. During the visit, UK Foreign Secretary called on Prime Minister Narendra Mod ...Read More >
Ottawa/New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Canada's new PM Mark Carney, discussing various global issues while also accepting the latter's invitation to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. "Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect an ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6: Indian and U.S. officials engaged in high-level trade negotiations here to arrive at an interim deal on tariff cuts, ahead of the July 9 deadline, have decided to extend their ongoing talks into next week, according to a senior official. India's negotiating team, headed by Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, has held talks over two days with senior officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), who arrived in Delhi for weekend talks. "The two countries are actively engaged in focused discussions to facilitate greater market access, reduce tari ...Read More >
Katra, June 06: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message to Pakistan and ter-rorists today, reaffirming India's resolve to protect Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism and ex-ternal aggression. "Whenever Pakistan hears the name Operation Sindoor, it will be reminded of its humiliating de-feat," Modi declared, referring to the recent successful military operation that struck terror infra-structure inside Pakistan. He said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of Aatmnirbhar Bharat and praised the armed forces for their trust in 'Make in India.' "You have seen how Operation ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian PM Mark Carney called PM Modi and invited him for the G7 summit that begins eight days from now at Kananaskis in Alberta. Modi accepted the invitation and said he was looking forward to meeting him at the summit.The announcement by Modi on X followed almost a week of suspense over his participation because of a lack of invitation, drawing barbs from the opposition about his possible exclusion from the summit. India is not a member of G7 but Modi has been invited for all summits since 2019. Modi congratulated Carney on his poll win and thanked h ...Read More >
India suspended Indus Waters Treaty after the Pakistan-linked Pahalgam terror attack Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Pakistan has sent four letters to India urging a reconsideration of the suspended Indus Waters Treaty amid a looming water crisis. India insists that the treaty will remain on hold until Pakistan ceases cross-border terrorism, emphasizing security concerns. New Delhi: Pakistan has written four letters, one after another, requesting India to reconsider it ...Read More >
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam as a deliberate attempt by Pakistan to undermine "insaniyat (humanity) and Kashmiriyat (Kashmiri ethos)," targeting not only peace but also the livelihoods of Kashmiris dependent on tourism. Addressing a massive public rally in Katra after inaugurating the first direct train service to the Kashmir Valley, Modi called the assault "a sinister effort to incite communal violence in India and cripple the tourism sector that sustains thousands of hardworking Kashmiris." Highlighting the symbolic signi ...Read More >