International Trade
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How attacks on Red Sea ships by Yemen’s Houthi rebels could hurt global trade
Disruptions of the maritime supply chain by pirates or terrorists pose a challenge that goes beyond simple logistics.
Basil Germond, The Conversation
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The production-linked incentive scheme could spell success for India, but uncertainties remain
The policy seeks to boost the country’s low participation in global value chains, which are key to manufacturing and export.
Saon Ray
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Centre rolls back proposal to restrict import of laptops, tablets and personal computers
The government said that it will instead introduce a system to monitor the shipment of these products.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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YouTube, X block access in India to documentary on killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader
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Import curb on laptops, computers deferred till October 31
From November 1, large-scale imports of these devices will be allowed only after obtaining a licence from the government.
Scroll Staff
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Restrictions on import of laptops not immediate, transition period to be announced soon: Centre
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the move is to ensure that India’s tech ecosystem uses trusted and verified systems.
Scroll Staff
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Bipolarity is back: Growing US-China rivalry is splitting global trade into two blocs
Welcome to an era of two parallel worlds in global business.
ManMohan S Sodhi, The Conversation & Christopher S Tang, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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Watch: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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RBI sets up mechanism to settle international trade transactions in rupee
The move will allow India to bypass sanctions that prevent using a global currency such as the US dollar for trade with certain countries.
Scroll Staff
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India’s curbs on wheat and sugar exports have spooked basmati lovers in West Asia
Speculation over a rice export ban is driving a surge in demand for basmati.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why the rudraksha seed is a symbol of Nepal’s trade imbalance with China
While India is a significant market for the seed, Chinese buyers dominate and set the prices because they offer higher rates for the more common varieties.
Amish Raj Mulmi
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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Explained: India’s record $400 billion exports don’t reveal the full picture
Despite the increasing exports, the trade deficit is widening.
Gautam Doshi, FactChecker.in
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How the world can decarbonise global trade without burdening developing countries
Developed nations should share finance and green technologies with poor states to help them reduce emissions, various stakeholders say.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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Taliban have stopped import, exports to India through Pakistan transit routes: Trade organisation
The chief of the Federation of Indian Export Organisation said prices of dry fruits were likely to rise in India due to this.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour