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US warns Europe over ‘mother of all trade deals’ with India as India-EU FTA set for announcement
As India and the European Union prepare to formally announce the conclusion of their long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, the United States has issued a sharp warning, claiming that Europe is indirectly financing the Russia-Ukraine war by deepening trade ties with
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India, UAE aim to double bilateral trade by 2032
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an ambitious target to double their bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, underscoring the deepening strategic, economic, and technological partnership between the two countries. The commitment was announced following talks between Prime Minister
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By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal Finance CONTRARIAN INDICATORS AAII Bull-Bear Spread +10.9% (above average)CNN Fear & Greed Index 45 (neutral-low)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 55.64% (positive)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 57.00% (positive) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 10/31/25OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 61.75% (new high), Hybrids 4.05%,
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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