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A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration

New Delhi: The Cabinet on Friday approved a ₹84,084-crore scheme to encourage investment in domestic offshore oil and gas exploration. The National Offshore Exploration Scheme,…

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First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETA

Bengaluru: The first tariff-free shipment of Scottish salmon has arrived in India through Bengaluru under the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking one…

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India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri’s Bhutan visit

New Delhi: India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a…

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India could face 100% tariffs under proposed US Russia sanctions bill

WASHINGTON: A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns…

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Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadline

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the timeline for implementation of the revised Particulate Matter (PM) emission standards for industries operating…

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PM Modi, UK’s Andy Burnham chart ambitious roadmap to deepen trade, strategic ties

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday agreed to deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with the British leader setting…

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India’s forex reserves rise by $6.1 billion to $682.35 billion as of July 24

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $6.1 billion to $682.35 billion in the week ended July 24, according to data released by the Reserve Bank…

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India’s Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit widens to Rs 3.1 lakh crore from Rs 2.8 lakh crore a year ago; at 18.2% of full-year target

India’s fiscal deficit widened to Rs 3.1 lakh crore during the first quarter of FY27, accounting for 18.2% of the full-year budget estimate, according to…

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US NSF backs India-US AI project to boost soybean breeding

Washington: A joint India-US project to develop a smart farming system for soybean breeding has received funding of over half a million dollars from the…

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India, Bhutan review development partnership; sign Rs 4,000-crore LoC agreement

Thimphu: India and Bhutan reviewed the progress of New Delhi-supported development projects in the Himalayan nation during a high-level talk, as the two sides signed…

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