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India will not always agree with everything US says or wants to do: Retired US Colonel amid trade talks

Amid ongoing talks with the United States over a trade deal, retired US Army Colonel and defence expert Douglas MacGregor stated on Saturday that India…

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Budget must prioritise NCLT infrastructure to reduce Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code delays: SAM’s Rawat

New Delhi: The government should focus on strengthening infrastructure at the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLTs) to improve efficiency in insolvency cases under the Insolvency…

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Budget 2026: Too many customs disputes, too little closure. Can an amnesty clear the air?

India’s customs litigation landscape continues to be burdened by a significant volume of disputes pending across multiple stages, ranging from adjudication to appellate forums and…

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Political polarisation hurting transparency; India ‘mystery’ for global investors: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee

Kolkata: Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has warned that political polarisation in India is eroding transparency and making the country a “mystery” for global investors,…

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Sudan seeks India partnerships for reconstruction efforts, FM Ibrahim emphasises on potential opportunities after war

New Delhi, Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim, who is in the national capital for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which kicks off…

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National input cost reduction strategy to check inverted duty structure

A national input cost reduction strategy is crucial to check the inverted duty structure, the Economic Survey said as it suggested a Swadeshi (indigenous) framework…

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Precious metals melt as $ flexes, world markets action heats up

Kolkata|Mumbai: Gold and silver plunged from parabolic highs Friday as a strong dollar and accelerated unwinding of yen carry trades hammered both spot prices and…

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EU FTA brings India to global high table, offers $10-trillion opportunity: Piyush Goyal

India’s free trade agreement with the European Union safeguards the interests of vulnerable sectors including dairy, agriculture and fisheries, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal…

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Inflation basket rejig: AirPods gain weight, food portion cut

New Delhi: AirPods, hand sanitisers, OTT subscriptions, air purifiers, ecommerce purchases, international airfares and rural housing are being added to India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI),…

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Budget’s tribal push: Health & sports hubs, creches planned

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 is likely to give social sector a push through new welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, including setting up of…

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