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
UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year oneThe United Kingdom and India will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15. This landmark deal, signed last year, promises to boost ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Kuwait launches 15-year residency programme for foreign investorsKuwait has launched a new long-term residency program, offering eligible foreign investors up to 15-year permits to attract high-value inve...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot WestRussia is reportedly working to unseat Armenia's leader ahead of the June 7 election. Moscow fears his re-election will cement Armenia's sh...
29 May, 2026, 01.48 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
Centre seeks states' bids for 50 industrial parks in 4 months, eyes rollout in 3 years: Piyush GoyalIndia is launching the Bhavya scheme to establish 100 industrial parks nationwide. Applications for the first 50 parks will be invited from...
23 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
17 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Parking space dispute: What national building code says & what you can doHomeowners facing inadequate parking spaces from builders have recourse beyond RERA, which doesn't mandate specific parking dimensions. Whi...
16 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Curbs on compressor imports could hit supply of ACs & refrigerators, warn companiesThe concern follows a May 8 order by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which links compressor imports in...
16 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Steel safeguard measure hits India-UK trade pact rolloutIndia's trade deal with the UK is delayed by new British steel rules. Officials are seeking a creative solution for early implementation. M...
16 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Delhi makes 2-day work from home mandatory for government employeesDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that government employees will now have mandatory two days of work-from-home weekly. Private com...
14 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Online classes back? After work-from-home push, Delhi CM’s latest announcement for schools and collegesThe Delhi government has announced a set of new measures aimed at saving fuel and reducing unnecessary expenses, following Prime Minister N...
14 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
VCK eyeing plum post in new govt formation: Party sourceThe VCK party is seeking significant positions in the new government, including the Deputy Chief Minister post. Party leader Thol Thirumava...
09 May, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from May 1China will offer zero-tariff benefits to all African nations with diplomatic ties starting May 1. This initiative expands previous measures...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA: Piyush Goyal pitches for joint degrees for students to boost education tiesPiyush Goyal called for deeper India–New Zealand cooperation in education, including joint degree programmes and student exchanges, to stre...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST