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India–New Zealand FTA opens new opportunities for Indian exporters, boosts trade and investment
The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand is expected to unlock fresh opportunities for Indian exporters, significantly boost bilateral trade, and strengthen investment flows between the two countries, according to former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Dr Shikha
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India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange
India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation by signing a new Work Plan aimed at expanding collaboration in research, technology exchange, and capacity building. The agreement marks a significant step forward in bilateral ties, with a focus on
PM Modi assures Ethiopia of closer trade and investment partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment ties with Ethiopia, outlining a broad roadmap for enhanced cooperation across digital infrastructure, critical minerals, clean energy, agriculture, and food security. During talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr
India showcases rural transformation and women’s collectives at IFAD–India Day in Rome
India highlighted its progress in rural development, women’s empowerment and climate-resilient agriculture at the IFAD–India Day event held in Rome, according to an official statement issued on Friday. A key focus of India’s presentation was its globally recognised model of women’s collectives, which
Baloch National Movement criticises US Exim Bank loan for Pakistan mining project
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has voiced strong opposition to the US Export-Import Bank’s decision to extend $1.25 billion in financing to Pakistan for the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan, according to reports. In a statement cited by Balochistan Post, the organisation
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IMF loan tranche brings temporary relief but no major easing for Pakistani households: Report
The International Monetary Fund’s recent approval of a $1.2 billion loan tranche for Pakistan may help the cash-strapped nation avert an immediate default, but it will do little to relieve the financial strain facing average households, according to a new analysis by The
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India’s cut in Russian oil imports likely temporary, Moscow expects rebound
Russia expects its oil exports to India to recover soon and views the recent dip in supplies as a short-lived phase triggered by Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, signaling confidence in the resilience of India–Russia energy ties. Speaking to Indian journalists
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Deepening trade, debt sustainability, and critical minerals to dominate G20 Summit agenda, says South African envoy
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg next week, the country is placing major emphasis on expanding Africa–G20 economic engagement, particularly in trade, debt sustainability, and critical minerals. South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, outlined these
India and Russia set sights on deeper trade ties, enhanced market access
India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding and deepening trade with Russia while proposing new confidence-building measures to unlock market access across key sectors. The renewed push came during the 26th meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held
South Korea, US sign MoU to implement $350 billion investment pledge under new tariff-cut deal
South Korea and the United States have formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to operationalize Seoul’s massive $350 billion investment pledge, a commitment made in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs under a recently concluded trade arrangement. The agreement was electronically signed on
India, EU advance mobility partnership in 9th High-Level Dialogue, explore new framework and legal gateway office
India and the European Union held the 9th High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and discussed new initiatives to strengthen the movement of professionals, students, and skilled workers between the two regions. The
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Trump’s cryptocurrency strategy reportedly reshaping U.S.-Pakistan relations
U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing interest in cryptocurrency is reportedly influencing Washington’s diplomatic posture toward Pakistan, positioning the South Asian nation as a pivotal partner in his administration’s digital finance agenda, according to a Pakistan Observer report. The article highlights that Trump’s global
Indo-Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu visits India to boost bilateral economic ties
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu began his visit to India on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral trade and investment linkages, marking an important step toward rebuilding commercial momentum between the two nations. According to the Office of the Minister of International Trade,