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India-EU FTA to level textile playing field with Bangladesh, Pakistan as t
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The agreement is expected to provide a major boost to India's textile and apparel sector, which currently faces tariffs of up to 12% in the EU, compared with zero duties for competitors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey. Similar benefits are expected for exports of chemicals, leather p
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Global trade faces crossroads in 2026 as tariffs, AI and new deals reshape
Updated : 1 month ago IST
After a volatile yet resilient 2025, the outlook for the coming year is marked by a tension between rising trade barriers and the emergence of new bridges. US tariff policy remains a central source of uncertainty, particularly with sector-specific duties under Section 232 expected to stay
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Trump heads to Iowa on affordability push amid immigration shooting backla
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump is visiting Iowa to promote affordability ahead of the midterms, even as his administration faces backlash over a fatal immigration shooting in Minnesota. The trip is part of a broader outreach push amid political and cost-of-living pressures.
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Conference on caste, race at IIT Delhi faces flak; administration forms fa
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A conference on caste and race organised at IIT Delhi earlier this month has triggered sharp criticism over its content and choice of speakers, following which the institute has constituted a fact-finding committee and assured appropriate action in line with institutional protocols.
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Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors and dogs; 77th Republic Day to sh
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The display highlights the Indian Army's reliance on animals in challenging environments, showcasing their adaptability and strength. For the first time in military history, a dedicated animal contingent from the Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) of the Indian Army will march at the Repu
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Pakistan's business sector faces challenges as production, operating expen
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's business sector is confronting a mounting competitiveness challenge, with production and operating expenses now estimated to be 34 per cent higher than those in regional economies, severely weakening the country's position in international trade, according to the Pakistan Business
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Global economy faces uncertainty in 2026; 53% WEF chief economists see wea
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The global economy is expected to face a challenging year in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists' Outlook released this month. While confidence has improved slightly compared to last year, more than half of leading economists still believe global economic co
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China faces criticism as record 10,500 Tibetan students enrolled in 'Tibet
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
More than 10,000 Tibetan students were enrolled in China's Tibet Classes in 2025, the highest since the programme began. The expansion includes new schools and vocational classes, while the programme continues to face criticism over cultural assimilation and political indoctrination.
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Balochistan's cry of pain exposes Pakistan's unending tragedy of enforced
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Haseeba Qambrani, a victim of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, shared her fear and grief in a video, saying her brothers were taken away in 2020 and she has no answers. She said one brother was found dead, and the family still faces continued threats.
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EU pulls tariff preferences on 87 per cent of Indian exports ahead of FTA
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
From January 1, 2026, India faces a major setback in the EU market, as 87 per cent of its exports begin paying higher import tariffs following the EU's suspension of Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) benefits. These GSP concessions previously allowed Indian products to ship at less
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Trump urges ICE to "show numbers, names, faces" amid Minnesota challenges
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The Department of Homeland Security and ICE must start talking about the murderers and other criminals that they are capturing and taking out of the system. They are saving many innocent lives!"
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Trump's Gaza peace board a risky invitation for India: GTRI
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
India faces a complex strategic decision following an invitation to join a US-led Gaza Peace Board chaired by Donald Trump. According to a GTRI Report, the invitation arrives as the Gaza war enters its third year, forcing the country to choose between participating in a new international
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