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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,
RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in Q4 CY25 as inflation eases: HSBC report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to reduce policy rates by 25 basis points (bps) in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025 as inflation remains benign, according to a report by HSBC Global Research. The report said that weakening export
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Significant shift in India-US ties as trade talks resume after months of tensions
The US media has welcomed the renewed warmth between India and the United States after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump exchanged positive messages on trade talks, marking a “significant shift” following months of heightened tensions. Fox Business reported the
Trump threatens EU with new tariffs after Google slapped with $3.5 billion fine
US President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on the European Union (EU) after Brussels imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.47 billion) fine on Google for antitrust violations. On Friday, the European Commission announced the penalty, ruling that Google abused its dominance in the
IT pact with US in 1997 crippled India’s hardware sector, say experts
Economists and strategic affairs experts argue that the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1997 between India and the United States prevented India from developing a world-class computer hardware industry like China and Taiwan. The agreement eliminated tariffs on IT-related goods and services, but
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GST Council slashes tax on renewable energy equipment to 5%, raises levy on coal
In a major boost to India’s clean energy sector, the GST Council on Wednesday announced a sharp cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment and manufacturing parts, reducing the rate from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, effective
Ex-Indian envoy Mohan Kumar debunks Trump’s ‘India tariff king’ claim
Former Indian Ambassador to France and leading trade expert Mohan Kumar has pushed back against the Trump administration’s recurring claim that India is the “tariff king,” arguing that the perception is misleading and not supported by data. In a Newsweek article titled “Is
Indian envoy meets US lawmaker Gregory Meeks as Trump tariffs strain ties
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, met with Representative Gregory Meeks, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties amid growing trade tensions under President Donald Trump. In a post on X, the House
GST reforms to benefit middle class and farmers, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms are not only about rationalising rates but represent “structural” changes that will directly benefit farmers, healthcare, and the middle class. Briefing the media after the 56th GST
South Korean financial workers vote for nationwide strike, Samsung staff demand bonus reforms
Unionized financial workers in South Korea have voted overwhelmingly to stage a one-day nationwide strike later this month, demanding better working conditions and pay. The Korean Financial Industry Union (KFIU), representing employees across private and state-run banks as well as financial institutions, announced
Trump slams India over trade and tariffs, calls ties ‘one-sided disaster’
US President Donald Trump has once again targeted India over trade, calling the business relationship between Washington and New Delhi a “one-sided disaster.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that India exports “massive amounts of goods” to the United States while
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