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"Not a deal but dheel": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre over Trump's
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Centre over the United States' claim that India may reduce tariffs to zero on certain American goods and purchase USD 500 billion of US energy, technology, agricultural, and coal products.
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Zero tariff puts farmers' future at risk, centre silent: Himachal Minister
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
He stated that if such commitments are made without extensive public consultation, parliamentary debate, or dialogue with farmers' representative bodies, it would constitute a direct betrayal of the interests of crores of Indian farmers, horticulturists, and agricultural labourers.
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India will continue to maintain certain protections in agricultural sector
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
India has agreed to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods under the trade agreement with the United States, cutting average duties to zero from the current 13.5%, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said, according to CNBC.
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"Govt will issue suo moto statement on India-US trade deal": JP Nadda in R
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"Late last night, the US President tweeted on tariffs and referred to PM Modi as a true friend. After this, the PM tweeted, thanking the US President and on trade. The government will issue a suo motu statement on this trade deal and also hold a discussion on it," JP Nadda said in Rajya S
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Congress demands details of India-US trade deal, questions agreement on ag
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Congress on Tuesday demanded the complete details of the India-US trade deal, raising questions over several key aspects such as the opening of the agriculture sector, the reduction of tariffs to "zero" and a pause on the purchase of Russian oil, as claimed by US President Donald Trump. Read More
STT hike unlikely to curb speculation, says Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has said the hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) announced in the Union Budget 2026 is unlikely to reduce speculative activity in India's derivatives markets.
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Union Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port; says
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, pointing to a sharp drop in funding for the Chabahar port as a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities under international pressure.
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India, Arab League adopt 'New Delhi Declaration'; vows zero tolerance towa
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
In a significant move to bolster strategic ties, India and the League of Arab States (LAS) on Saturday adopted the 'New Delhi Declaration' following the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The high-level summit, held on January 31, 2026, saw both sides reaffirming a "zero tolera
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Gujarat contributes 16.50% to India's renewable energy, cumulative install
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a national target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and introduced key initiatives to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, aiming for 50% of India's electricity to come from renewable energy by 2030, according to a release by the Chief Minist
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Lifeline in snow: Indian Army rescues 29 stranded tourists in North Sikkim
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The tranquil, snow-laden landscapes of North Sikkim turned perilous last week when a group of 29 tourists found themselves stranded amid extreme weather conditions. What began as a breathtaking journey through the high-altitude stretch between Shivmandir and Zero Point rapidly escalated i
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EU Free Trade deal will take Assam tea from Dibrugarh to Europe with zero
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"PM Modi has done a great job for the people of Dibrugarh. The biggest benefit of this free trade agreement is going to be for the people here. Tea produced in the tea gardens of Assam will reach European morning tea cups with zero tariff across all 27 EU countries," he said.
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Mosque loudspeakers disrupt children's education: Rajasthan BJP MLA Balmuk
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
During the Zero Hour in the State Assembly on Thursday, Balmukundacharya raised the issue of reducing the high volume of loudspeakers installed on mosques in Jaipur city. He stated that the loud noise starts at 4 AM, disturbing sleep and affecting the health of elderly and sick people, in
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