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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Sri Lankan counterpart, Harini Amarasuriya, in New Delhi on Friday, where the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in education, technology, innovation, development partnership, and the welfare of fishermen. Later, speaking at an event organised by a television channel and a think tank, Amarasuriya described India as a "partner of long-standing trust" and said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations, signed in 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The United States has long been pressuring India to stop purchasing Russian oil. The Donald Trump-led administration has even imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India. Trump has also consistently claimed that India could soon stop buying Russian oil. On Wednesday, October 15, he even said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally agreed to stop these purchases "in a short time." Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov stated that Russian oil is "very beneficial to the Indian eco ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Green crackers, with 30% less emission and that too in laboratory conditions, will make little difference to air quality when there are largescale fireworks across Delhi-NCR, pollution scientists said on Wednesday, adding they expect use of crackers to increase this time with the legal window opening after Supreme Court's order.The court lifted its earlier blanket ban but clarified that only certified, less-polluting varieties of firecrackers developed by CSIR-NEERI can be used. "Assumi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Federal policy think tank NITI Aayog on Friday proposed a presumptive taxation scheme for offshore companies deriving profits from India as part of efforts to enhance the country's appeal to investors with tax certainty and ease of doing business. NITI Aayog said such an optional, industry-specific scheme, along with broader legislative clarity, administrative efficiency, strong dispute resolution schemes and adoption of global best practices, will dramatically cut litigation. That w ...Read More >
The seminar is part of CPRG's 'Future of Society' initiative, which examines how emerging technologies reshape institutions and everyday life. It also serves as a pre-summit dialogue in the lead-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. Multiple industry leaders, and educationists took part in the dialogue, highlighting the use of AI, public-private partnerships and closing the digital divide between rural and urban areas. The Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) hosted "AI for Inclusio ...Read More >
New Delhi: In an effort to curtail litigation, provide greater certainty, and facilitate compliance for multinational firms in India, the government think tank NITI Aayog has suggested an optional presumptive tax regime for foreign companies. The suggestion was contained in the first paper of its recently released Tax Policy Working Paper Series, which was presented on Friday by B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog. If adopted, the suggestion could represent a significant change in India's t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 3: The Government think tank Niti Aayog on Friday suggested the introduction of a presumptive taxation scheme for foreign companies to provide certainty and simplicity. The Aayog, in a working paper, said the optional presumptive taxation scheme would help resolve disputes concerning PE (permanent establishment), simplifying compliance and protecting revenue. "The proposed presumptive taxation scheme is a proactive and pragmatic solution to a long-standing problem. "It balances ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): The Army Training Command (ARTRAC), the Indian Army's 'Strategic Think-Tank' for doctrine and training, concluded its 35th Raising Day celebrations on Wednesday, said an official release. The momentous occasion underscored the Command's pivotal role in military preparedness and its profound engagement with the civilian community. Also Read | India-Russia Annual Summit 2025: Crucial Consultations Held in Moscow Ahead of Vladimir Putin's Decemb ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): The Army Training Command (ARTRAC), the Indian Army's 'Strategic Think-Tank' for doctrine and training, concluded its 35th Raising Day celebrations on Wednesday, said an official release. The momentous occasion underscored the Command's pivotal role in military preparedness and its profound engagement with the civilian community. ARTRAC was raised on October 1, 1991, at Mhow to meet the critical requirement of a centralised agency focused exc ...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 >
Synopsis- India is home to some of the world's most prestigious educational institutions, the IITs and IIMs. However, only a few cities have the unique distinction of hosting both. This article explains those select cities, highlighting how they have become hubs of academic excellence, innovation, and career opportunities. When the best tech brains of India are assembled against the best business brains, then something extraordinary happens. IITs and IIMs co-exist in only four cities, creating ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Any progress on the India-US trade deal front largely hinges on Washington rolling back the Russian oil-linked additional 25 per cent duty on India, and no breakthrough is likely without it, India-based trade-focused think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has argued as both countries started talks on Tuesday. "Negotiations will remain slow unless Washington signals genuine flexibility," the GTRI report argued. It believes that there is no quic ...Read More >
Telangana Police on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) to launch a year-long internal reforms project aimed at modernising policing and making it more people-centric. The agreement will initially be implemented in 30 police stations -- 15 in Cyberabad Commissionerate and 15 in Sangareddy district. Public consultation meetings with complainants, victims, accused persons, NGOs, judiciary representatives and police personnel will form the basi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that regulation has to keep pace with the adoption of AI. "Artificial intelligence is not static. It is a rapidly progressing, real-time dynamic thing. Therefore, all of us will have to be conscious that we don't sit back on the ethics," Sitharaman said at the launch of govt think tank Niti Aayog's report titled "AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth.""We need to be clear that regulation has to run the ...Read More >
"India is dealing with a major external shock -- the United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods -- but a far deeper strategic risk lies in its digital dependence on US technology firms," the India-based Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in a report.GTRI underscored that government and defence applications in India are powered by US systems in addition to mobile phones, computers, and laptops.Besides, India's banking sector, both private and public, deploys Amer ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Friday suggested major reforms in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code "to restore faith in the regulatory and insolvency framework," even as it urged the government to come up with a revival fund to provide financing for stressed real estate projects undergoing insolvency proceedings. The apex court said that the Right to Housing was not merely a contractual entitlement but a facet of the fundamental Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and the governmen ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kolkata on Sunday evening to inaugurate the armed forces' Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) which will be held at the Eastern Command headquarters Fort William, recently renamed as Vijay Durg, from September 15-17. Defence minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also be present along with the three military service chiefs at the three-day ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 3 (ANI): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with environment think tank International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), released the Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP) for the city on September 2. Developed by iFOREST in collaboration with the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC), the plan provides a roadmap to address rising temperatures, humidity, the Urban Heat Island effect, and the growing demand fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian government's decision to allow duty-free cotton imports, mainly from the United States, is expected to provide some relief to the country's apparel exporters, who face a 50% duty in the US. Industry leaders believe the move will help manufacturers by raising the share of US-origin inputs in finished garments, partially shielding them under America's reciprocal tariff rules. Under the new tariff structure, duties are applied only to the portion of a product that does not us ...Read More >
A Think Change Forum report advocates for GST 2.0 to adopt just two slabs -- 5% and 18% -- capping the peak rate at 18% to simplify the tax system. The report, released ahead of a GST Council meeting, suggests this move would boost consumption, improve compliance, and generate higher revenues by eliminating anomalies and reducing litigation. The long-term success of Goods and Services Tax (GST) depends on moving towards a single nationwide rate, and GST 2.0 should be the first step by adopting ...Read More >
(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell as traders looked past US efforts to force India to quit buying Russian crude, and broader markets carried a risk-off tone. Global benchmark Brent dropped below $68 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $64. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stepped up the pressure on New Delhi to halt purchases of Russian energy after Washington doubled a levy on imports from the country to 50%. Calling Indians "arrogant," he cast the conflict in Ukraine as "Modi's war, ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Starting August 27, Indian exporters face a tough blow as the US slaps steep 50 percent tariffs on close to $60.2 billion worth of goods, covering two-thirds of India's approximately 86.5 billion exports to America. According to a report of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) labour-intensive industries like textiles, gems and seafood are bracing for up to a 70 percent collapse in shipments, threatening jobs and livelihoods. The report also suggests that some relief remains, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi is now headed for Algeria to boost the bilateral defence engagement with the country, as part of the ongoing overall outreach to Africa where China has made deep strategic inroads.General Dwivedi's visit from Aug 25-28 aims at reinforcing defence and security engagement between India and Algeria, with a focus on bolstering army-to-army cooperation, sharing perspectives on regional and global security challenges, and exploring avenues for defence indu ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the US tariffs come into play, the biggest concern in India is for the textile sector. Government statistics show that the Indian textile and apparel market was valued at around $222 billion in 2024, and projections suggest it could reach $350 billion by 2030. The US is the largest market for the textile industry -- which employs approximately 45 million people, an employment figure second only to agriculture -- making up 33% of India's total exports. People in the trade warn that ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new US weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington in the coming weeks for an announcement on some of the purchases, but that trip has been cancelled, two of the people ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington in the coming weeks for an announcement on some of the purchases, but that trip has been cancelled, two of ...Read More >
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