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De-dollarisation is not part of India's financial agenda: MEA
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We have made our position very clear on this issue earlier as well. De-dollarisation is not part of India's financial agenda," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the weekly media briefing when asked about Brazilian President Lula's statement that BRICS nations may consider an alternat
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"India should not compromise on its energy security or strategic autonomy"
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kant said that India should prioritise its national interests and not compromise on its energy security, especially considering that India's oil imports from Russia are significantly lower than those of China or Turkey. The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's conti
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US is now 'Tariff King' of the world: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Noting that India has done the "right thing" by not caving in to the Trump administration's pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country's agriculture and dairy sectors, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said "the US called India a 'Tariff King' but now the 'Tariff King' i
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Trump warns Putin of "very severe consequences" if Russia doesn't agree to
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of "very severe consequences" if Russia doesn't agree to stop the war with Ukraine after their meeting in Alaska on August 15.
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Pakistan rattled by India suspending Indus Waters Treaty, is resorting to
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said on Wednesday that Pakistan is rattled by India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has tried to stoke fear of nuclear war because Islamabad always wants external mediation.
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Getting into bed with Pakistan 'strategic mistake' for US, says former dip
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Wednesday warned that the US is making a "strategic mistake" by strengthening ties with Pakistan, a country closely aligned with China, a strategic competitor of the US.
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US tariffs pressure tactics to get India to sign on dotted line in trade t
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
There are three reasons US President Donald Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods including his "being miffed that India has not acknowledged his role" in cessation of hostilities with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said, noting that
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US tariffs will have 50% to 63.9% impact on many Indian merchandise export
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The cumulative 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the President Donald Trump administration on Indian goods will come into effect exactly a fortnight from now, unless something dramatic happens between the two countries on the trade deal front in the meantime.
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Himachal Pradesh: Farmers join Sanyukt Kisan Manch's protest against tarif
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Farmers and workers across Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday joined a nationwide protest call by the Sanyukt Kisan Manch, voicing their opposition to anti-farming and neo-liberal economic policies, the Centre's trade decisions, and local land eviction drives.
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Despite high US tariffs, India's current account deficit to stay below 1%:
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid the high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods, India's current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain under 1 per cent during the current financial year.
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Mexico hands over 26 alleged cartel members to US amid tariff pressure
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mexico has extradited 26 alleged high-ranking cartel members to the US at Washington's request, with assurances against the death penalty. The move, reported by Al Jazeera, comes amid US tariff pressure and follows an earlier transfer of 29 suspects, including Rafael Caro Quintero.
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"PM took very clear steps to save the farmers, cattle rearers...," BKS on
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bharatiya Krishak Samaj President Krishan Bir Chaudhary lauded the government's efforts to protect farmers, cattle rearers, and fishermen, while applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that "India will never compromise on the interests of farmers".
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