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WTO nations query India’s PLI, QCO, import substitution, New Delhi says public policy objectives keyWTO members questioned India's trade policies at a recent review. Concerns included quality orders and abrupt tariff changes. India defende...
Govt opens inventory-based e-commerce to foreign direct investment for exports onlyThe government has permitted foreign direct investment in an inventory-based e-commerce model. This new policy exclusively applies to the e...
Australian investment bank Macquarie names Greg Ward as next CEOMacquarie Group has appointed Greg Ward as its new chief executive officer. He will replace Shemara Wikramanayake, who is retiring from the...
US lawmakers urge Donald Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probesIn a letter, the lawmakers focused on the European Union's Digital Markets Act aimed at reining in the power of Amazon, Apple, Booking Hold...
WTO urges India to cut trade-restrictive measures reliance, New Delhi flags global non-tariff barriersWorld Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat has urged India to improve its business environment and reduce reliance on high tariffs, import-...
Sikkim tunnel collapse: 20 workers dead, efforts on to rescue five trappedA tunnel collapse in Sikkim's Namchi district killed at least twenty workers. Five others remained trapped for over twenty-four hours after...
Privatise all CPSEs; bring oil, gas, alcohol under GST: US think tank wishlist for IndiaA US think tank proposed thirty reforms to boost India's economic growth. These suggestions include a ten-year plan for privatizing all CPS...
India aims at 10 pc share in global merchandise exports by 2047: WTO reportIndia aims to significantly boost global merchandise exports by 2047. The nation is implementing various schemes to promote its export grow...
Global Market: Chinese tech stocks rebound as semiconductor rally lifts mainland marketsChinese technology stocks experienced sharp fluctuations on Tuesday, with semiconductor shares leading a strong recovery. Investors are now...
Coffee lovers, is drinking up to 5 cups a day actually good for your heart? New American Heart Association report has a surprising answerCoffee heart disease: Up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most healthy adults. Moderate coffee intake may lower the risk of several...
India joins WTO fish subsidies pact, 900 questions at trade policy reviewIndia has joined the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies, prohibiting harmful fishing practices. This pact safeguards traditional fishers ...
India’s edible oil industry flags 17-fold surge in Nepal imports, seeks policy reviewIn a pressing appeal, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association urges a swift revision of India's edible oil import regulations. Rece...
12 dead in Poonch & Rajouri after flash floods, landslidesAt least12 people were killedandseven others went missingafter torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides inRajouri and Poonchdi...
Commerce Secretary to visit Geneva this week for India's trade policy review at WTOCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal is visiting Geneva this week to lead India's delegation for the WTO's eighth Trade Policy Review. The rev...
NITI Aayog to review industrial corridor framework, seeks reforms to speed project executionIndia's government is reviewing industrial corridor frameworks to enhance project delivery. NITI Aayog will consult stakeholders on necessa...
MoS Shantanu Thakur reviews Deendayal Port's performance, infrastructure and green initiativesMinister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur on Saturday reviewed the operational performance, infrastructure develo...
US lawmaker urges review of arms sales to India at Capitol briefingUS lawmakers and experts urged a review of arms sales to India. They cited concerns over alleged transnational repression impacting nationa...
Amit Shah to review law & order, border security during West Bengal visitUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal from July 17 to 19. He will focus on border security and governance during his three-d...
India-Nepal Joint Steering Committee reviews hydropower, power trade and transmission projectsIndia and Nepal reviewed power sector cooperation during their thirteenth joint steering committee meeting. Discussions focused on hydropow...
Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-inFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has enlisted a team of fifteen renowned external experts to spearhead reform task forces. This diverse...