US calls for fair and reciprocal trade in India talks
A senior US diplomat has called for “fair and reciprocal market access” in talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, amid ongoing negotiations on a potential US-India trade agreement. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized this principle during a meeting in Washington,
Pakistan and IMF to hold virtual talks on 2025–26 budget
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to resume talks virtually on Monday to discuss key aspects of the 2025–26 fiscal budget, with a major focus on the gas sector’s circular debt crisis. According to government sources, Pakistani officials will present
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economictrends
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IndiGo says Union govt to take decision on deal with Turkish carrier
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has confirmed that the airline is fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks regarding its operations using aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines. However, he added that the decision to renew these leases lies with the Indian government. Elbers emphasized that
South Korea eyes edge over China in UAE high-speed rail bid
South Korea’s consortium has a competitive edge over China in the bid for the United Arab Emirates’ $13.6 billion high-speed rail project, according to Transport Minister Park Sang-woo. The consortium—comprising Korea National Railway, Korea Railroad Corp., Hyundai Rotem, and POSCO E&C—has cleared the
Meloni hosts US-EU trilateral talks in Rome
In a powerful gesture of transatlantic diplomacy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome on Sunday for informal trilateral talks. The high-level meeting was held on the sidelines of
South Korea, US to hold second round of tariff talks in Washington
South Korea and the United States are set to hold a second round of technical-level tariff talks in Washington this week, as both sides aim to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement by early July. A delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry
Digital Life Certificate Campaign boosts pension reform
The Digital Life Certificate Campaign has transformed pension disbursal for the elderly, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh, highlighting its use of facial recognition to eliminate in-person bank visits. Addressing civil servants at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Singh said
Fund Yields
By: Dr K. C. Gupta What is your fund’s yield? That simple question doesn’t have a simple answer. To protect the investors, there are regulations about how funds report yields. But those regulations don’t apply to websites that report fund performance data, so
USTR Greer joins APEC talks in South Korea
US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the International Convention Centre on Jeju Island, Yonhap reported. Greer is also expected to
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economic trends
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India-UK FTA redefines trade strategy: SBI
The recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a significant shift in global trade dynamics, strategically reducing dependence on China and bypassing US-imposed tariffs, according to a report by the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department released on Wednesday. Describing the
India set to become 3rd largest economy as Pakistan faces economic collapse
As tensions escalate following India’s targeted military strikes under Operation Sindoor, the stark contrast in economic trajectories between India and Pakistan has come into sharp focus. India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2025, with its GDP
Moody’s: India’s economy stable, Pakistan at risk amid tensions
Global ratings agency Moody’s said on Monday that India’s macroeconomic conditions are expected to remain stable even as tensions with Pakistan rise in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. In sharp contrast, Pakistan’s economic stability remains highly
2025 brings new airlines and bold expansion plans to India’s aviation industry
By: Dr. Avi VermaIndia’s aviation sector is experiencing significant growth in 2025, driven by economic expansion, rising middle-class incomes, and increasing demand for regional and international connectivity. As domestic travel rebounds and international routes expand, several new players are entering the Indian skies,
Elder Issues
By: Dr K C Gupta Elder problems can remain hidden due to considerations of personal privacy orhesitation to discuss them with others. Even celebrities have been victims of elderabuse or neglect. Family members should be aware of this. Rely on local estate orelder-law
US says trade deal with India is close but not final yet
The United States and India are nearing a trade deal, but it’s not finalized yet, a top US trade official said on Wednesday, amid mounting speculation about imminent international trade agreements. Jamieson Greer, a senior official with the Office of the US Trade
US sanctions UAE firms with India links over Iran oil trade
The United States has sanctioned four UAE-based companies with trade ties to Indian firms for allegedly trading in Iranian petroleum products, as part of its continued efforts to curb Iran’s oil exports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the
Tesla chair denies Elon Musk CEO replacement report
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm has strongly denied a report suggesting that the company’s board is planning to replace Elon Musk as CEO, calling the claim “absolutely false.” The Wall Street Journal reported that the Tesla board had begun exploring CEO replacement options amid
Trump says India trade deal coming along great
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that trade negotiations with India are progressing well and expressed optimism about reaching an agreement. “India’s coming along great,” Trump told reporters while en route to a rally in Michigan, where he was marking the first 100