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Chennai: It has been a year since the US President announced the 'Liberation Day' tariffs and sent the global economies on a roller-coaster ride till they got some reprieve from the US Supreme Court. The talks for a trade deal with India, which started even before the announcement of the tariffs, still hangs in a limbo. The first shock from Donald Trump came on April 2, 2025, when he announced the reciprocal tariffs on its trade partners. He imposed a 10 per cent tariff on all countries and levi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The government's decision to allow Special Economic Zones (SEZs) units to sell in the domestic market has triggered concern among local manufacturers, who fear cheaper SEZ goods could undercut them at home. Finance Ministry sources, however, told ANI that the relief measure comes with a robust three-pillar safeguard framework -- designed specifically to ensure the domestic industry is not disadvantaged. SEZ units already enjoy significant structural advantages ...Read More >
Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has disclosed that he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks but was ultimately persuaded against it. Speaking on an ABP News Podcast, Chidambaram recounted the decision-making process within the government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, shaped India's stance. Chidambaram recalled that he took charge as Home Minister on November 30, 2008, a day afte ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday accused Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray of hypocrisy over his call to boycott the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, and questioned his alliance with the Congress, blaming it for emboldening Pakistan in the past. Traditional rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai on Sunday evening in what will be the first match between the two sides since the escalation of the border conflict in May when India launched strikes on terror infrastructure ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
New Delhi: Faced with steep tariffs imposed by the US government, the Centre is huddling with export promotion councils and manufacturers to find a way to rework the country's exports strategy, two government officials aware of the development said. The development comes on the back of a deadlock in bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations between India and the US, which the two countries have been grappling with since June, as reported by Mint on 11 June. The new plan involves diversifyin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): US President has again turned to tariffs as a pressure tool in trade negotiations, a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said that Trump is using tariffs not to build partnerships, but as a tool to force countries into compliance. According to GTRI, Trump's trade strategy is based on pressure tactics rather than cooperation, turning trade deals into one-sided forced pacts. Also Read | Bharat Bandh on July 9: Will Banks Remain Open or Shut? ...Read More >
New Delhi: The clock is ticking. Only a few days left before the July 9 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hopes of a limited trade deal between India and the United States still linger. But the mood around the negotiating table feels anything but settled. The White House has publicly hinted that the deal is all but done. In New Delhi, officials have echoed a similar sentiment, calling the potential agreement "big, good and beautiful". Trump claimed it would open Indian markets to Ame ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Hectic negotiations between India and the US enter the sixth day on Tuesday in Washington, with the talks reaching a crucial stage and New Delhi demanding greater market access for its labour-intensive goods, an official said. The Indian team, headed by special secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, is in Washington for negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the US. The stay of the Indian officials has been extended. Initially, the delegation wa ...Read More >
India and Kyrgyzstan have reinforced their economic ties with the enforcement of a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), effective June 5, 2025. Replacing the 2000 agreement, the BIT aims to protect cross-border investments and create a secure environment for investors. It balances investor rights with sovereign regulatory powers, promoting sustainable development and transparent investment.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the Kyrgyz Republic comes into force on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral economic relations. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich signed the Protocol and exchanged Instrument of Ratification of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in New Delhi. According to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Kyrgyz Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich signed the protocol and exchanged the instrument of ratification of the India-Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) here on Thursday. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force with effect from 5th June 2025. This new BIT replaces the ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Kyrgyz Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich signed the protocol and exchanged the instrument of ratification of the India-Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) here on Thursday. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force with effect from 5th June 2025. This new BI ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Fintech firm BimaPay Finsure on Thursday said it has entered into corporate insurance financing and aims for Rs 20 crore in premiums in 2025-26. Launching the pilot phase with insurance partners, BimaPay said the initiative will allow businesses to pay premiums in easy equated monthly instalments (EMIs) instead of bearing the burden of full upfront costs. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki Misra? From Age to Family Background and Net Worth, Here's All About BJD Leader With Whom M ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich on Thursday signed a protocol for enforcement of a bilateral investment treaty to foster bilateral economic relations and encourage cross-border investments between the two nations. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force, with effect from June ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich on Thursday signed a protocol for enforcement of a bilateral investment treaty to foster bilateral economic relations and encourage cross-border investments between the two nations. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force, with effect from June ...Read More >
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 sa ...Read More >
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