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India, EU likely to go for comprehensive FTA; GI pacts to follow later

India and the European Union (EU) are likely to agree upon a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) instead of an interim deal, an official said on Tuesday. However, the proposed investment treaty and a pact on geographical indications (GI) may not be concluded simultaneously. The official said that the situation remains dynamic in the free trade agreement negotiations. Negotiations for the "comprehensive agreement" between India and the EU are progressing at a rapid pace, and the deal could be concluded before the year-end, the official added. Earlier, there were discussions that an early harvest trade pact may be finalised before going for a comprehensive deal. In June 2022, India and the 27-nation EU bloc resumed negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, an investment protection agreement and a pact on GIs after a gap of over eight years. A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a defi

Amid reciprocal tariff row, NITI Aayog backs 'dual-track' India-US trade

In the aftermath of 'reciprocal tariffs' by the US, India should adopt dual-track approach and selectively reduce high tariffs on non-sensitive agricultural commodities imports from Washington, while also strategically offer concessions where domestic supply gaps exist, a NITI Aayog working paper has said. The Aayog in a working paper, titled 'Promoting India-US Agricultural Trade Under the New US Trade Regime', said that India's agricultural sector needs safeguards, to ensure price stability for both producers and consumers, against excessive volatility in international markets. "A dual-track approach is essential now. In the short term, India should consider to selectively reduce high tariffs on non-sensitive imports and negotiate non-tariff safeguards on vulnerable segments such as poultry," the paper said. It noted that sudden announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" and enhanced market access for US exports following re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in

Ex-Malaysia PM urges stronger Asean ties with China, India to replace US

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hassan also urged quicker regional integration, saying the Asean bloc must act now to reduce the impact of global trade shocks, especially from US tariffs

Covid cases rise 15-fold in just 10 days: Why the sudden surge?

In just 10 days, India has seen a massive 15-fold increase in active Covid-19 cases. Watch the video to know what's behind the sudden surge in cases and should be worried.

12 years, 75 cities, 1 letter: British CEO's goodbye to India goes viral

Jasper Reid, CEO of IMM, shared an emotional farewell after 12 years in India, calling it 'a land of soul' that he loves 'truly, madly, deeply'

Datanomics: India closes in on Japan to be fourth-largest economy this year

India is likely to overtake Germany in 2028 as the third largest economy in the world, according to projections by the IMF

India records over 1000 covid cases, NIA arrests CRPF personnel, Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza

India on Monday reported 1,009 active Covid-19 cases, including 752 new infections. According to the government data, Kerala leads with 430 active cases, followed by Delhi with 104.

Despite Trump’s pushback, Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in Chennai plant | Apple India | iPhone

Apple’s manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is investing $1.5 billion to build a new display module plant in Tamil Nadu, India. This is despite pressure from the US to bring manufacturing back home.

India curbs key Bangladeshi imports via land ports amid trade tensions

India imposes port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports after Dhaka blocks Indian yarn; relations worsen post Sheikh Hasina's exit, raising concerns over regional trade ties

What’s behind Infosys’ surprise bonus cut?

India’s second-largest IT giant, Infosys, has rolled out performance bonuses for the fourth quarter of FY25, but the numbers aren’t exactly making headlines for the right reasons.

#BoycottTurkey trends in India: 5 best alternative countries to visit

After Turkey and Azerbaijan supported Pakistan during recent India-Pakistan conflict, #BoycottTurkey trended India. Indians are now looking for travel alternatives

Op Sindoor Highlights: India abstains from IMF vote on Pak bailout package, cites misuse risks

On Thursday, a blackout was enforced in several districts of Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, and Chandigarh. Catch all the latest updates here

India cautions IMF over loan to Pakistan today | FATF | Pakistan loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to meet Pakistan officials today to decide on a $1.3 billion loan, part of a broader $7 billion bailout programme. But India isn't staying silent.

Watch: Indian Army destroys Pakistani Army outpost

Watch: Indian Army destroys Pakistani Army outpost

Explained: India-UK free trade agreement: What’s in it for Indians?

India and the United Kingdom have finally signed the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement, a deal that took over three years and dozens of negotiation rounds. But how does it impact you, as an Indian?

Operation Sindoor updates, India targets Pak air defence, Pak stock market bleeds & more top

India confirmed that it targeted Pakistani air defence systems, including one in Lahore, on Thursday morning. This action was in response to Pakistan’s retaliation overnight,

India-UK FTA highlights: Whiskey, luxury cars set to get cheaper

As the world watched India’s bold military action under ‘Operation Sindoor’, the country made an equally calculated and impactful move on the global economic stage.

Operation Sindoor, mock drills underway, Pak stockmarkets crash, India-UK FTA & more top

India launched Operation Sindoor today, targeting terror camps across 9 locations in Pakistan and PoK.

Meta removes 23K Facebook pages linked to investment scams in India, Brazil

Meta, in March, removed clusters of scam activity totalling over 23,000 Facebook Pages and accounts that primarily targeted people in Brazil and India, the social media giant said on Wednesday. Explaining the modus operandi, Meta said the scammers used deepfakes, among other techniques, falsely depicting popular personal finance content creators, cricket players and business figures in Brazil and India, endorsing scam investment apps and gambling websites. The scammers redirected people to messaging apps for 'investment advice' and, in some cases, to a fake website that mimicked the Google Play store to download scam gambling apps. "In March, Meta removed multiple clusters of scam activity totalling over 23,000 Facebook Pages and accounts that primarily targeted people in Brazil and India," Meta said in a release. Under Meta's ongoing efforts to promote scam awareness, the company shared insights and handy tips to help people identify and safeguard themselves against common investm

Operation Sindoor vs Uri and Balakot: What sets it apart?

In its biggest military action since the 1971 war, India launched Operation Sindoor — a high-precision, coordinated strike on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.