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India pushes for faster FTA progress with EU as Commerce Secretary heads to Brussels
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is set to visit Brussels later this week to accelerate negotiations on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Tuesday. Agrawal will meet Sabine Weyand, Director General for Trade at the
India to highlight clean energy achievements at G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, from October 7 to 10. The high-level meeting, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders
FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets US delegation to discuss geopolitical developments and India-US interests
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met with a US delegation led by Walter Russell Mead, distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute, to discuss ongoing geopolitical developments and matters of mutual interest between India and the United States. The meeting, held in
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on
Trump, Lula hold ‘very good’ call amid tariff tensions, plan to meet soon
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a “very good” phone conversation on Monday, signaling potential thaw in relations strained by recent trade disputes. Trump announced on Truth Social that the two leaders discussed economic and trade
Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to unlock full potential of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ in Qatar
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged Indian entrepreneurs to fully leverage flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ to deepen economic ties between India and Qatar. During an interaction with the Indian business delegation in Doha, Goyal
India, EU open 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels
India and the European Union on Monday launched the 14th round of negotiations for the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brussels, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. The latest round of talks, extending over five days, will be
India, EU eye trade deal in three months amid US tariff offensive
By: Indo-US Tribune News Desk India and the European Union are working toward finalizing a comprehensive trade pact within the next three months, with negotiators expressing optimism about resolving key differences over agriculture, sustainability, and market access. The talks have gained fresh momentum
Bill Gates hails India’s innovation as a model for the Global South
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India as a global innovation leader, emphasizing that the country’s scalable, low-cost technologies hold immense potential to transform lives across the Global South. Speaking at an event in Seattle organized by the Indian Consulate General in partnership
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PM Modi warns of illegal immigration as ISI plots Rohingya infiltration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again highlighted the dangers of illegal immigration, stressing the threat to India’s national security during the RSS centenary celebrations. He had also raised the issue during his Independence Day address, underlining the risks of demographic changes and
India rejects U.S. dairy imports over ‘non-veg’ milk, prioritizes farmers and cultural ethos
India has drawn a firm red line in trade talks with the United States, refusing to allow dairy imports that do not meet its cultural and ethical standards. The government has confirmed that milk and dairy products derived from cattle fed on non-vegetarian
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Rubio signals willingness to ‘fix’ 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the Trump administration may be open to resolving the additional 25% tariffs imposed on India over its imports of Russian oil. Speaking to NBC News, Rubio noted that Washington hopes to “fix” the tariff issue
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Policy shift or bargaining chip with India?
By: Dr Avi Verma In a sweeping executive action signed Friday, President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 annual application fee for H-1B visas, a dramatic escalation in his administration’s long-running effort to reshape U.S. immigration and labor policies. The order, coupled with
Nasscom warns H-1B visa fee hike could disrupt US innovation and job market
The U.S. administration’s decision to impose a steep $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications with just a one-day implementation deadline has raised concerns across the global technology sector. India’s IT industry body Nasscom warned on Saturday that the move could create ripple
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EU unveils new strategic agenda to boost prosperity and security with India
The European Union has adopted a New Strategic EU-India Agenda aimed at strengthening prosperity, security, and global cooperation with India. The initiative, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlines a comprehensive framework to advance bilateral ties across trade, defence, technology,
Piyush Goyal begins two-day UAE visit to boost trade and investment ties
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to embark on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, where he will co-chair the 13th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments with Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,