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India and the European Union are nearing an agreement on a comprehensive free trade pact after years of stalled negotiations. Officials involved in the discussions said talks have progressed significantly, with both sides narrowing differences on key economic sectors. Focus on Telecoms and Finance The proposed agreement is expected to include greater market access and […]
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India and Canada held talks on bilateral relations on Republic Day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. The discussions were aimed at reviewing ties and exploring ways to strengthen engagement between the two countries after a period of strained relations. Areas of Cooperation According to Jaishankar, the talks focused on improving cooperation across key areas
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India is considering a significant reduction in import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of the ongoing India-EU free trade agreement negotiations. According to officials familiar with the discussions, New Delhi may cut peak import duties on certain EU-made cars from the current level of up to 110% to around 40%. Limited […]
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Iran has thanked India after New Delhi voted against a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council that criticised Iran over alleged human rights violations. The resolution was moved during a recent UNHRC session and sought to extend the mandate of an international investigative mechanism on Iran. Tehran expresses appreciation Iran’s ambassador in New […]
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended Washington’s decision to impose additional tariffs on Indian imports, saying the move achieved its intended objective. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bessent said India’s purchases of Russian crude oil had declined, indicating that the tariff pressure had an impact. Europe Accused Of Trade Priorities Bessent