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New direct flights from East Turkestan to UK spark fears of forced labour
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Since the summer of 2024, three new direct air routes have connected the East Turkestan region to major British airports, sparking alarm over the potential use of forced labor in the supply chains. East Turkestan, where the Uyghur ethnic group faces significant human rights abuses, has becom
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Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in sup
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Speaking before the UK Parliament's Human Rights Committee, Mahmut emphasized the mounting evidence linking forced labour in China to various industries, particularly in the production of cotton.
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CII survey reveals an optimistic outlook for the Indian economy, 75% of pr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The CII survey conducted over the past 30 days, suggests that 75% of the respondents believe that the current economic environment is conducive to private investments despite geopolitical faultlines disrupting global supply chains and posing serious challenges to global growth.
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Gujarat Maritime Board organizes stakeholder consultation workshop
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) organised a Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on the theme "Coastal Shipping Policy of Gujarat: Paradigm Shift in Supply Chains" at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
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Kazakhstan President attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, highlights glo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In his address, named Toward a New Development Paradigm: Resilience, Growth and Sustainability, at the ADSW Summit on Tuesday, Tokayev emphasised that these challenges are further exacerbated by increasing geopolitical tensions and disrupted supply chains, causing a pessimistic macroeconomic
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Joe Biden announces measures to protect US connected vehicle supply chains
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled measures aimed at protecting the United States from national security risks linked to the exploitation of its connected vehicle supply chains by China and Russia.
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Jake Sullivan calls on PM Modi; says India visit likely last trip overseas
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and also met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval with the visiting leader announcing United States efforts to finalize necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, which will promote civil nucl
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Ugandan oil project backed by China linked to human rights abuses
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to Radio Free Asia, the oil project is a crucial component of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative, which aims to enhance global supply chains and infrastructure.
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"Have to find right balance": EAM Jaishankar warns on perils of 'dependenc
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"There are global supply chains and when one single country accounts for 32-33 per cent of global manufacturing then it is logical that many supply chains will go to that country and this is a reality which we will have to factor into our calculations," Jaishankar said.
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India-Japan inaugurate dialogue on Economic Security with focus on bolster
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India and Japan held the inaugural round of their Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, in Tokyo on November 27, 2024. Co-chaired by India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan's Vice Minister Masataka Okano, the dialogue focused on enhancing collabora
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US adds 29 Chinese firms to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity list
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
This brings the total number of entities on the list to 107, as part of the US government's efforts to combat forced labour in global supply chains, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China
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India could strengthen position in sector like AI & semiconductors ami
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India has the opportunity to increase its global supply chains in sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, amid potential shifts in U.S. trade policies, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
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