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Maritime sector drives India's economic surge as 95% of trade moves throug
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nearly 95 per cent of India's trade by volume and about 70 per cent by value moves through maritime routes, underlining the sector's centrality to India's economy and competitiveness. Data from a government press release highlights that the maritime sector is the backbone of India's global t
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Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over 'fraudulent' Reagan ad
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Ronald Reagan LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy, but Canada said he didn't! Their (Canada's) Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD. Because of their serious misrepres
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Tripura achieves 95% of 'Lakhpati Didi' target under TRLM: CM Manik Saha
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha today said that the main objective of the state government is to ensure economic independence for women. Currently, 1,08,281 people have become Lakhpati Didis in the state, which is about 95% of the target in percentage terms.
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VP Radhakrishnan's Seychelles visit to reaffirm commitment to bilateral pa
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's visit to Seychelles aims to boost cooperation and explore new areas, such as Artificial Intelligence. New areas of cooperation, such as AI, will be explored to address Seychelles' needs as a small island developing state.
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PM Modi's vision for Indian Ocean aligns with Seychelles' strategic locati
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"PM Modi's vision of Mahasagar envelops the entire Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean is key to India's well-being and prosperity. 90% of our trade and volume passes through the Indian Ocean. Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean, but it has a vast exclusive economic zone of abo
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China strongly rejects USTR probe into Phase One trade deal compliance
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
China on Saturday strongly opposed a US Trade Representative (USTR) probe into its compliance with the Phase One trade agreement, accusing Washington of escalating economic pressures and spreading false narratives that undermine bilateral ties.
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Pakistan's border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply, punishes i
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
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Delhi hosts prelude to Nagaland's Hornbill Festival; Minister Temjen Imna
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A prelude to the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival was held in the national capital on Friday, showcasing Nagaland's vibrant culture and traditions ahead of the state's flagship cultural event scheduled later this year.
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US, China hold talks in Kuala Lumpur to avert trade war escalation
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US and China officials met in Kuala Lumpur to prevent trade war escalation ahead of Trump-Xi talks. Discussions focus on tariffs, technology controls, and US soybean purchases. Recent US export blacklists and China's rare earth controls have strained a truce, with outcomes uncertain for b
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"Sanctions remain one of the most painful blows for Putin," says Zelenskyy
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged the US to expand sanctions on all Russian oil companies and provide long-range missiles, highlighting Russia's economic struggles. During talks in London with European leaders, he emphasized strengthening Ukraine's defences and countering Moscow's ongoi
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Transit trade with Afghanistan to remain suspended until security situatio
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Afghan transit trade is closed, and is not taking place. It is not taking place because of the factors that you were aware of. There was considerable discussion on this question during last week's briefing as well. Till the evaluation of the security situation, this transit trade will remai
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IMF projects Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in FY 2025 despite dim prospec
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.
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