Obama casts a long shadow as a hefty Iran bill lands on Trump’s deskIran seeks billions in frozen assets for a deal with the US. Trump previously criticized his predecessor, Barack Obama, for similar financi...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
BIT sweeter? India weighs easing treaty rules with safeguards to attract foreign capitalAs the world shifts economically, India is set to revamp its investment treaty frameworks. The government is exploring options to simplify ...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Google was fined Rs 30 lakh in Hindware trademark caseGoogle must pay Hindware 30 lakh rupees. The Delhi High Court ruled Google infringed on Hindware's trademark. Google is permanently stopped...
30 May, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Banks want arbitration restored for infra disputes above ₹10 croreBanks want arbitration back for big infrastructure disputes. They fear new rules will slow down payments and hurt sector funding. The gover...
29 May, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
‘Investment climate not in great shape’: Former PM Modi advisor urges FDI reforms as outflows surge in FY26Former advisor Surjit Bhalla calls for major changes to India's foreign investment rules. He warns that strict policies and unclear regulat...
27 May, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measures at WTOIndia has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar ce...
22 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
IRDAI may tighten CEO KPIs on claims, expenses and customer serviceThe IRDAI is developing a more detailed framework for performance-linked key performance indicators (KPIs) for insurance company executives...
19 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
SBI employees' federation stages dharna in Kolkata, plans nationwide strike on May 25-26State Bank of India Staff Federation protested in Kolkata demanding recruitment and an end to mis-selling insurance. Employees will strike ...
18 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Indian TV rival Zee over Bollywood filmsIndia's entertainment giants JioStar and Zee are locked in a legal battle. JioStar accuses Zee of broadcasting movies it holds rights to. T...
15 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its endA US-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has expired. Both nations accuse each other of violations. American and European officia...
11 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
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27 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
WTO's dispute settlement system should be fully functional, says Piyush GoyalIndia urged WTO members to restore the dispute settlement system's functionality, highlighting its current dysfunctionality prevents effect...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Why reforming the WTO dispute settlement mechanism is imperativeThe 13th Ministerial Conference of WTO in Abu Dhabi renewed commitment to a well-functioning Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) by 2024, cr...
25 May, 2024, 10.18 AM IST
G20 trade ministers discuss ways to strengthen WTO's dispute settlement mechanismThe Geneva-based multilateral body WTO deals with global exports and import-related norms. Besides, it adjudicates trade disputes between t...
21 Sep, 2022, 06.21 PM IST
- States offer own GST plan, want disputes body nixed
Booster for stalled talks if Centre agrees, but experts say proposal could distort structure.
30 Oct, 2010, 07.11 AM IST