India is fast-tracking negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Union, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding three crucial meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic within just 35 days.
Hindustan Aeronautics on Wednesday refuted reports that claimed negotiations between HAL and General Electric (GE) for the local production of GE414 engines have stalled.
India is exploring increased imports of American shale gas, liquefied natural gas, and crude oil to diversify its energy sources and leverage competitive US pricing, a senior official said as both countries prepare for fresh bilateral trade negotiations.
The discussions, which took place during Goyal's three-day official visit to France, also reviewed the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, signalling a strong intent to bolster bilateral ties amidst a shared commitment to innovation and economic growth.
While facing a challenge from the United States regarding tariffs on steel and aluminium, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) suggests that India should opt for a more "pragmatic route" by using the ongoing bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a tool for negotiations with the US.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russia's Lavrov about ending the Ukraine conflict ahead of peace talks in Istanbul. Both sides recently launched large drone attacks. The talks aim to achieve lasting peace amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic efforts.
"I have instructed the IDF to continue forward in Gaza against all targets, regardless of any negotiations, and to use every means necessary to protect IDF soldiers and to eliminate and crush the Hamas murderers," Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in a post a while ago on X.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) once again claimed credit for brokering a cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, asserting that his administration's trade negotiations potentially averted a nuclear war between the two nations.
The first round of negotiations commenced on May 26, 2025, with the Opening Ceremony inaugurated by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal in the presence of the Ambassador of Chile to India, HE Juan Angulo.
Former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Development, Ray Vickery on Thursday [local time] said that a trade agreement between India and US will be mutually beneficial if they will be able to lower tariffs but warned Donald Trump administration over its "bullying approach" of rec
"During their meeting in February, PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump decided on a good bilateral trade agreement, in the best interest of both countries, which enables bilateral trade to reach $500 billion. We will work to make it happen...The negotiations are going on very well