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NEW DELHI: Global crude oil prices rebounded from a five-month low after US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to halt purchases of Russian barrels -- a move that could tighten global supply. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "So I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big step. Now we're going to get China to do the same ...Read More >
Lords Mark Industries Ltd. secures US FDA Registration, Reinforces India's Position in Global Healthcare Manufacturing . 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 13 2025 | 1:16 PM IST Mumbai, October 11, 2025: Lords Mark Industries Ltd., has received US FDA registration for its range of surgical consumables, orthopedic supports, and hygiene products -- a milestone that reinforces its manufacturing excellence and strengthens India's position in the global healthcare supply chain. US FDA registration rep ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release. The release said the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their misuse by state and non-state actors pose serious security challenges. Also Read | Ind ...Read More >
India formally adopted an inflation targeting (IT) framework in 2016, following the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee in 2014 and the subsequent Monetary Policy Framework Agreement of 2015 between the Government and the Reserve Bank of India. The idea of a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) with an inflation-targeting mandate had already been put forward by the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) in 2013, chaired by Justice BN Srikrishna. Since its formal adoption in ...Read More >
India's trade deficit with China has widened to USD 99.2 billion during 2024-25. Beijing/New Delhi: China has filed a complaint against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO) over New Delhi's subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that the ministry will look at the detailed submissions made by China. Confirming the move, an official said that China has also filed similar applications against Turkiye, Canada and the EU. "They have sou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release. The release said the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their misuse by state and non-state actors pose serious security challenges. Commercial dron ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release. The release said the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their misuse by state and non-state actors pose serious security challenges. Commercial dron ...Read More >
A team from India is currently in the U.S. to discuss issues relating to tariffs, according to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. However, due to the ongoing shutdown in the U.S. government, it is not "the right time" to hold the next official round of negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), he said. Mr. Agrawal, currently still the Chief Negotiator for India on the BTA, further said that India would be "very happy" to increase its energy imports from the U.S. The U.S. government is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 15 (ANI): Trade negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) are progressing well and may conclude by December this year, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday. "Trade talks are progressing very well. Chances are it may be concluded by December. We are at last leg of negotiations. The toughest things are decided at the end. We are in close range of negotiations," he said. Also Read | Who is Eden Apple Tom? Know All About 20-Year-Old Kerala Fast ...Read More >
"This year's selection at EUFF 2025 is both bold and deeply moving" - Artur Zaborski, Festival Curator According to a press note shared by EUFF, the Delhi leg of the festival will present 28 acclaimed films from all EU Member States and Ukraine, before travelling to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Through this vibrant showcase of European films, EUFF continues to foster Indo-European cultural collaboration, offering audiences a Window to Europe, its people, culture and society. Audiences in New Delh ...Read More >
Indian and EU officials will commence their 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels on Monday, aiming to resolve differences and conclude negotiations by December. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is hopeful for an early agreement, which seeks to boost bilateral commerce and investments. Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement on Monday in Brussels to iron out differences on issues for e ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI): The stock markets started the fresh week on a flat note on Monday, as investors remained cautious amid continuous foreign fund outflows and valuation concerns. The markets have been underperforming for the past 13 months due to external pressures such as tariffs, foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, and high valuations that have further fueled the selling spree. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 index was up by 22.30 points or 0.09 per ce ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's trade pact with four European nations, including Switzerland and Norway, will take effect from Wednesday, boosting exports of textiles, leather and food products while attracting investments, a government statement said. Under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, opens new tab, signed last March after nearly 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association - comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - will cut tariffs ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India will not only attract USD 100 billion committed investments from the four-nation EFTA bloc under a trade agreement, but also look at an additional USD 150 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He said that huge opportunities are there for companies from these four countries to invest in India. Under the India-EFTA trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA), New Delhi has received a commitment of USD 100 billion FDI from EFTA o ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda on Wednesday pitched for a bilateral investment treaty with India, following the USD 100 billion investment commitment by EFTA nations under a new trade pact. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA came into force on Wednesday, under which the country has received ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda on Wednesday pitched for a bilateral investment treaty with India, following the USD 100 billion investment commitment by EFTA nations under a new trade pact. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA came into force on Wednesday, under which the country has received ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA came into force on Wednesday, under which the country has received an investment commitment of USD 100 billion over 15 years, while lowering or removing duties on products like Swiss watches and chocolates. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. It was signed on March 10, 2024. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the ...Read More >
Sai University in Chennai appoints distinguished scientist Prof. Ajith Abraham as Vice Chancellor. Renowned globally with over 1,500 publications, Abraham has been pivotal in transformative research across various domains. The University's focus on interdisciplinary study and social impact is aligned with its vision for pioneering education and global collaboration. Sai University in Chennai has taken a significant stride in strengthening its commitment to research by appointing the acclaimed P ...Read More >
New Delhi: With export diversification at the top of India's trade agenda, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to embark on a three-nation tour in October -- Singapore, Qatar and South Africa -- to push Indian goods into new markets and also advance talks on the long-pending India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement on the sidelines, two senior government officials said. Goyal will travel to Singapore in the first week of the month, followed by Qatar, and then South Africa f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Harvard University economist Kenneth Rogoff on Wednesday said the high tariffs on several countries, including India, and the steep H-1B visa fee hike imposed by the Trump administration will hold back the US economic growth. US President Donald Trump's decision to increase the application fee for H-1B visas is expected to impact Indian nationals, who accounted for almost 70 per cent of all such visas issued in the last few years. "The new visa rules were done in a very haphazard ma ...Read More >
Explore India's FTA with EFTA: USD 100 billion investment, 1 million jobs, tariff reductions, and benefits for key sectors. New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India's free trade agreement (FTA) with four European nation bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comes into effect. It is aimed at boosting two-way commerce and investments. The EFTA members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. It was signed on March 10, 2024. * What is an FTA? It is an arrangement between two or more count ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India's free trade agreement (FTA) with four European nation bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comes into effect. It is aimed at boosting two-way commerce and investments. The EFTA members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. It was signed on March 10, 2024. * What is an FTA? It is an arrangement between two or more countries where they agree either to eliminate or reduce customs or import duties on the maximum number of goods traded between th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian wood products and furniture exporters will become far more competitive in the US market, as tariffs on this category will be slashed from 50 per cent to 10-25 per cent after the latest tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on wood products, said policy think tank GTRI. "For India, the change is a major relief," Ajay Srivastva of GTRI said in a note, adding that lower tariffs may make India a cost-effective alternative for US buyers in furniture a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian wood products and furniture exporters will become far more competitive in the US market, as tariffs on this category will be slashed from 50 per cent to 10-25 per cent after the latest tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on wood products, said policy think tank GTRI. "For India, the change is a major relief," Ajay Srivastva of GTRI said in a note, adding that lower tariffs may make India a cost-effective alternative for US buyers in furniture a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian wood products and furniture exporters will become far more competitive in the US market, as tariffs on this category will be slashed from 50 per cent to 10-25 per cent after the latest tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on wood products, said policy think tank GTRI. "For India, the change is a major relief," Ajay Srivastva of GTRI said in a note, adding that lower tariffs may make India a cost-effective alternative for US buyers in furniture a ...Read More >
India is aggressively expanding its global trade footprint, actively pursuing numerous FTAs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Recent milestones include operationalizing a landmark investment-linked pact with EFTA, accelerating CEPA with the UAE, and advancing talks with the EU, EAEU, and Oman, signaling a strategic push for economic cooperation and influence. India is quietly but steadily positioning itself at the centre of global trade networks. With multiple free trade agreements (FTA ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Doha next week to kick off talks for a bilateral trade agreement, adding another Gulf nation to the bouquet of countries negotiating trade treaties with India. UAE already has a pact with India.Sources said the minister will travel to Singapore as well, an ASEAN member with which India has a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) but is not satisfied with the outcomes. He will also meet European trade commissioner Mar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, calling it a "viable pathway" to long-term peace and stability in West Asia. "We welcome President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict," Modi posted on X. "It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region. We hope ...Read More >
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