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Bangkok set for 6th BIMSTEC Summit as preparations intensify
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Bangkok is preparing to host the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with leaders from seven member states set to discuss regional cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, alongside high-level meetings on trade, security, and connectivity.
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"Pasmanda Muslims to benefit from bill," says Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chai
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Labelling it as a "historic day", Pal said that the hard work of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which took stakeholders in several states in confidence, has paid off. He added that JPC meetings were held and opposition was heard for eight hours every day.
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Mudra disbursements are benefiting financially weaker states more: SBI Rep
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) disbursements are benefiting financially weaker regions more, improving financial inclusion in underdeveloped states, according to a report by SBI Research.
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US sanctions target Iran's UAV, ballistic missile programs
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United States on Tuesday sanctioned six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the procurement of key components on behalf of entities connected to Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs.
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GST Council seeks revenue growth without public burden: Finance Minister
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the launch of the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal in New Delhi, Sitharaman highlighted the balanced approach taken by the GST Council, where finance ministers from various states work together to increase revenue without overburdening citizens.
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India-US bi-lateral trade deal may include agriculture, automobiles, and p
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The possible trade agreement between India and the United States could include key sectors such as agriculture, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, says a report by Jefferies.
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Cultural values won't allow India to accept US demand of allowing dairy pr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has highlighted several trade and regulatory challenges in Monday's National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report, raising concerns over India's tariffs, non-tariff barriers, intellectual property policies, digital trade, and transparency.
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"Offensive, strongly condemnable": Assam CM slams Muhammad Yunus's remark
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday strongly criticised and condemned the remarks made by the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian
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US State Department declines to comment on USCIRF's recommendation to plac
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Monday (local time) declined to comment on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom's (USCIRF) annual report, which recommends placing India on the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list.
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"Northeast integral part of India...": Former Indian envoy slams "shocking
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian states are "landlocked." S
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IMD rules out El Niño but warns of scorching summer, more heatwave days
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"We are not expecting El Niño conditions during the monsoon season. April- June to be hotter than usual, with more heatwave days likely in many states," said IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Monday.
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FM Sitharaman to launch a portal having repository of social, economic, re
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the "NITI NCAER States Economic Forum" portal on Tuesday here in the national capital.
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