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Reduction of corporate tax in Budget will promote India-US trade: Ex-CEA

Professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian said that the removal of Angel Tax would be significant for India's startup ecosystem and encourage investments from outside

MoD, NSE sign agreement to help MSMEs, emerging firms in defence sector

It intends to facilitate MSMEs in the defence sector to raise productive capital for their growth plan efficiently and transparently through the NSE platform 'NSE Emerge'

Indian Embassy in Lebanon issues travel advisory for Indian citizens

According to Israeli authorities, it was the deadliest attack on an Israeli target along the country's northern border since the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began

Budget Frontlines: Over a million-strong CAPF, the Centre's invisible army

Central armed police forces provide the government an option before the Army's deployment. They are not paramilitary, but armed police forces, activated in crises

Only Quad can ensure freedom, stability in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar

In his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting here, Jaishankar said Quad members have significant additional responsibilities

India will have more contacts with Ukraine & Russia: EAM Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said considering the gravity of the situation, it is important for countries who are in touch with both Russia and Ukraine as not many are actually talking to the two sides

China accuses Quad of stirring up conflicts, creating tension in region

In a loud and clear message to China, the Quad foreign ministers in Tokyo called for upholding the free and open rules-based international order and respecting the principle of freedom

President Murmu to embark on 6-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste

Murmu's first destination will be Fiji where she will hold meetings with President Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Negotiating teams to restart FTA talks with India as soon as possible: UK

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said it also plans to publish a trade strategy which aligns with government's industrial strategy, enhances economic security and supports net zero ambitions

Govt permits export of 1,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice to Namibia

The country has earlier also allowed such exports to countries like Nepal, Cameroon, Cote D' Ivore, Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Seychelles

Jaishankar rules out any role for third party in border dispute with China

Jaishankar, who is here to attend a Quad foreign ministerial meeting, also said that India's relationship with China is not good and it's not doing well

Pakistan makes $27-billion request from China, Saudi and UAE. Here's why

Pakistan's finance minister recently acknowledged difficulties faced by all segments of society because of high interest rates, energy prices, increased tax burden, and currency devaluation

Govt okays procurement of navigation system for armoured fighting vehicles

The acquisition proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) that was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Balochistan: Pakistani forces kill 3 protesters, block major roads

Amnesty International calls on Pakistani authorities to immediately lift internet shutdown in Balochistan and allow peaceful protests

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels near its territory

According to the Ministry, 13 of the PLA aircraft breached the median line, entering Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

India, Saudi Arabia hold first High-Level Task Force meeting on investments

he two sides reviewed the discussions held between the technical teams of the task force, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office here said

US to upgrade military command in Japan amid growing concerns over China

The two countries agreed Sunday to upgrade the command functions of the US forces in Japan for better coordination of the US-Japan bilateral alliance

Quad meet: EAM Jaishankar holds talks with US Secy Blinken in Tokyo

Jaishankar and Blinken are in Tokyo to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the four-nation grouping Quad or Quadrilateral coalition on Monday

US to provide consultancy to India to build UAVs under $3 bn drone deal

India and the US have been holding discussions for the MQ-9B Predator drone deal for the last few years, under which the three services will get the 31 drones

Russia Navy Day: President Putin greets Navy personnel onboard INS Tabar

The tradition to hold the Main Naval Parade in St Petersburg is "to honour glorious victories of the Navy that made a substantial contribution to defending the Fatherland" emerged in 2017