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Indian households to experience a relief of 27 to 30% in taxes due to GST 2.0: Report

Households across India will experience a relief of 27 to 30% in taxes due to GST 2.0, according to a joint report by The Federation…

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India buys record Argentine soy oil volume after export duty scrapped, sources say

India purchased 300,000 metric tons of soyoil from Argentina during Tuesday and Wednesday, the largest ever purchase in a two-day period, dealers said, taking advantage…

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Trump’s 50% tariff hits Tamil Nadu tanneries, hundreds of factories shut

Periyavarigam village in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district, about 200 km inland from Chennai, is usually a hub of activity. The Ambur Pernampet Road is bustling…

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Modi reiterates ‘time-tested’ India-Russia relationship

Prime Ministry Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India’s deep partnership with Russia, pushing back against President Trump’s pressure to reduce engagement with Moscow. “With Russia…

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US influence seen waning as China tightens grip on its backyard

Southeast Asia is experiencing a clear shift in power. China is expanding its influence at an unprecedented pace, while the United States, long seen as…

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RBI allows risk-based checks in new digital payment guidelines

India’s central bank on Thursday issued final guidelines for authentication mechanisms in digital payment transactions, aiming to bolster security and encouraging innovation in fraud prevention….

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SC seeks response of Centre on PIL seeking import curbs on yellow peas

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre on a PIL seeking import curbs on yellow peas, which is considered a substitute to…

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US acknowledges “turbulence” with India but maintains positive trajectory

The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears to be a pattern of mixed signals from Washington…

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GST reforms will continue, PM Modi says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated that GST reforms will continue further, highlighting the benefits of new GST rate cut. “We have increased the…

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If India gets trade deal, that would be big confidence-building measure: Michael Kugelman on India-US relations

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has highlighted the importance of trade talks between India and the United States, stating that a potential trade deal could…

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