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"Clueless Foreign Policy or One-Sided Surrender?": Kharge questions Centre
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Kharge asked why the Centre did not wait for the US court's verdict before rushing into an interim trade deal, which he called a "trap deal." He criticised the deal's Joint Statement for including zero tariffs on several American exports, effectively opening India's agricu
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
In a major blow to US President Donald Trump's signature economic policy, the US Supreme Court on Friday invalidated most of his sweeping tariff measures, The Washington Post reported.
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CPI base year revision to help monetary, fiscal policy decision making: CE
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said that the Consumer Price Index, based on the revised base year, will improve the quality of monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
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Union Budget lacks same level of ambition as US, Chinese economies: Gaurav
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Speaking on the budget, Gogoi said, "Given its absolute power, the government appears to believe a budget for growth and development is unnecessary. Countries such as the US, the EU, and China have aggressive economic policies, and in comparison, this budget does not reflect the same leve
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"Looking forward to welcoming India to Pax Silica next month": US Under S
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Speaking at the Hudson Institute, which promotes American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future, he emphasised that while the initial "nucleus" focused on manufacturing hubs such as Japan and South Korea, expanding into India is essential to secure the broader supply chain, in
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Reducing fiscal deficit without weakening growth to be key focus for Budge
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
India's fiscal deficit is budgeted at 4.4% of GDP in FY26, and policymakers are expected to signal a further consolidation to around 4.0% in FY27, EY said. However, slower-than-expected nominal GDP growth and subdued tax collections have narrowed the room for manoeuvre.
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Budget Session 2026 to begin on January 28, says Union Minister Kiren Riji
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the meeting of both Houses for the Budget Session 2026, commencing on January 28.
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Pakistan's first-quarter growth claims questioned as think tank flags stat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, in a critical brief, the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank argued that the growth approved by the National Accounts Committee (NAC) reflects "methodological artefacts, deflator manipulation and import-led assembly activity," instead
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Takaichi's hardline Taiwan stance fuels China tensions, policy concerns in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's hardline stance on Taiwan and defence has raised concerns over strained China ties, weakened moderating voices within the ruling bloc, and her ability to manage diplomacy and economic policy, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and political observers.
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"We are creating liabilities for next generation": Sanjeev Sanyal on 'fre
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Drawing comparisons with Europe, Sanyal highlighted the strain caused by ageing populations. "In several European countries, retirement ages are being pushed toward 70 or even 75. France today has more people receiving pensions than people working," he said, warning that similar dynamics cou
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"This is tariff terrorism against India!”: Baba Ramdev on Donald Trump’s "
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
"Tariff is terrorism, it is very deadly. After World War 2 if World War 3 is there then it is this economic war. In this, atleast the poor countries, developing countries should be taken care of. The people in power have been so samrajyawadi (imperialist) and vistarwadi (expansionist), ha
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Gita Gopinath says US tariffs have acted like a tax on domestic consumers,
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Gopinath said that the tariffs have substantially increased government revenue but have effectively served as a tax on US companies and consumers.
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