Trade Ties
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UK says it won’t change immigration policy to secure free trade deal with India
The trade deal has been in the talks for more than two years now and the latest stance taken by the Rishi Sunak government could further delay its fruition.
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US surpasses China to become India’s top trading partner in 2021-’22
Trade between Washington and New Delhi increased to over Rs 9.25 lakh crore last year from about Rs 6.24 lakh crore in 2020-’21.
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India, UK to seal free trade agreement by the end of the year
Boris Johnson said that Britain is working on creating an India-specific open general export licence to reduce delivery times for defence items.
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Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Bodies with hands tied uncovered from mass graves in Gaza, says UN
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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India and UK begin negotiations on free trade agreement
The agreement is expected to facilitate the target of doubling bilateral trade between India and United Kingdom by 2030, the commerce ministry said.
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India’s unpredictable regulatory policies hinder bilateral trade, says United States
The United States trade representative said high tariffs and restricted market access also posed problems.
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US-India trade deal ready, can be finalised either before or soon after US polls, says Piyush Goyal
The Union minister said the deal would deepen the strategic partnership between both countries.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Indian curbs on palm oil imports are temporary, will be solved soon, says Malaysia
Palm oil importers reportedly stopped purchasing from Malaysia after the Centre asked them to boycott it because of PM Mohamad’s criticism on the CAA and J&K.
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US and China sign phase one of trade deal, Trump claims it rights ‘wrongs of the past’
The 86-page agreement includes pledges from Beijing to open Chinese markets to more American companies, and increase farm and energy exports.
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US approves sale of 13 naval guns worth over $1 billion to India
The gun system will provide India the capability to conduct anti-surface warfare and anti-air defence missions.
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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India’s export subsidies are illegal, rules WTO dispute panel, upholds US case
The world trade body’s dispute panel largely agreed with America’s complaint against the subsidies granted as exemptions from customs duties and a national tax.
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US-China trade war: Beijing warns criticism of its actions in Xinjiang will not be helpful in talks
The United States had joined 22 countries in criticising China’s treatment of the ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
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J&K: Malaysian PM refuses to retract comment amid calls in India to stop palm oil imports
In his speech at the UNGA last month, Mahatir Mohamad said India had ‘invaded and occupied’ Kashmir despite UN resolutions calling it a disputed territory.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification