China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricts exports to 10 American defense firmsChina imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defence and rare earths mining in response to Washington's blacklist, and bann...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
BRICS security meet to test post-conflict consensus on IranNew Delhi is set to host a crucial Brics national security advisers' meeting on June 23, with top officials from China, Russia, and Iran at...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
India-UK social security pact to benefit 90-95% of Indian pros working in BritainA new social security agreement between India and the UK will benefit nearly all Indian professionals working in Britain. This pact, effect...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
'Fastest we've ever put a trade deal into force': British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron hails India-UK trade dealThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, 2026, marking the fastest trade deal implementa...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free accessIndia and the UK's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, granting 99% of Indian exports tariff-fre...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade dealPrime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in impl...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in BeijingNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, im...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India, UK discuss collaboration in tech, research, startupsIndian and UK trade ministers held a virtual meeting. They discussed strengthening collaboration in innovation, technology, research, start...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India protecting industry from unfair trade practices of certain countries: Piyush GoyalIndia is committed to dialogue and cooperation to address global trade challenges. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that ...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Phase 1 of India-US trade pact hinges on Section 301 probe, official saysIndia and the US are set to finalize the first phase of their trade agreement soon. This move is contingent on the conclusion of ongoing Se...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India-UK FTA implementation stuck due to carbon tax on steel; Scotch duties may be rolled back to rebalance pactIndia and the UK held "great conversations" to boost economic ties, with discussions focusing on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agree...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
India set to bargain hard in trade talks with US, UK this weekIndia faces critical trade negotiations with the US and UK this week. New Delhi seeks to protect its exporters from potential tariffs and s...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
India-US trade deal advances as talks focus on Section 301 probes and 'minor issues'India is nearing a trade deal with the US, with most aspects of the first phase finalized. Discussions are ongoing for minor details. Meanw...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
India may rethink Scotch whisky tariff cuts if UK does not ease steel import curbsIn a strategic move, India may reconsider its tariff reductions on British products, especially Scotch whisky, pending the UK's solutions t...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
China-Pakistan agree to 'unswervingly safeguard' bilateral tiesPakistan and China have pledged to strengthen their relationship and build a shared future. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China ...
26 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST