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    Debate Proposed on External Affairs, Commerce, Rural Development in Upper House

    New Delhi, February 13 Leaders from various opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha have demanded that a discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of External Affairs, Rural Development, and Commerce be held during the ongoing Budget session, sources said on Friday.According to a source, the...
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    India-US Trade Deal Safeguards Farmers, Says Minister Chouhan

    New Delhi, February 13 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Congress for "spreading lies" about the India-US trade agreement, asserting that the Narendra Modi government has completely safeguarded the interests of the farming community...
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    Lok Sabha Session Paused: Puri Protest and Tribute to Rathore

    New Delhi, February 13 The Lok Sabha session was adjourned until noon on Friday after opposition members raised slogans demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.The opposition members were also protesting against the India-US interim trade agreement.As soon as the House...
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    Framework for Trade Agreement Established Between India and the US

    New Delhi, February 12 India said on Thursday that its joint statement with the US remains the basis for a proposed interim trade agreement, and that the amendments in a White House fact sheet reflect the shared understandings.The fact sheet, issued by the White House on Monday, triggered a...
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    BJP MP Files Motion to Cancel Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Membership

    New Delhi, February 12 The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday following uproar by the opposition over BJP member Nishikant Dubey's remarks targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Dubey alleged that Gandhi was in league with anti-national forces...
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    India to Gain Similar Garment Duty Benefits as Bangladesh Under US Trade Deal

    New Delhi, February 12 India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under its trade agreement with the US, similar to the benefits currently provided to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US will reduce...
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    Lok Sabha Adjourned Amidst BJP MP's Comments on Rahul Gandhi

    New Delhi, February 12 The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday following uproar by the opposition over BJP member Nishikant Dubey's remarks targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Dubey alleged that Gandhi was colluding with anti-national forces...
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    Trade Agreement Expected to Benefit Punjab Farmers, Says Jakhar

    Sunil Jakhar, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab, has invited farmer organizations from the state to a dialogue regarding the India-US trade agreement. He stated that if farmers identify any shortcomings in the agreement, they should opt for discussion rather than...
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    Budget 2026-27: Focus on Infrastructure, State Support, and Debt Reduction

    On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government has budgeted Rs 53.47 trillion for the next fiscal year, a 7.7% increase from the current fiscal ending March 31.According to the revised estimates, the current fiscal's budget is Rs 49.64 trillion, lower than the...
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    Boosting India's Automotive Industry: Key Initiatives & Partnerships

    New Delhi, February 11 The central government remains focused on maintaining a stable policy environment to enable the domestic auto component industry to play a key role in shaping global supply chains, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday.Speaking at an event organized by the...
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    Trade Deal Promises Industry Growth and Job Opportunities in Punjab

    Mohali, February 11 Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar stated on Wednesday that the India-US interim trade agreement will not have any negative impact on farmers, and will instead benefit industry and trade while creating new employment opportunities for the youth.He invited farmer organizations...
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    India-US Trade Agreement Criticized for Impact on Farmers and Industry

    New Delhi, February 11 Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the government of "selling Bharat Mata" (Mother India) and termed the India-US interim trade agreement as one-sided, which has harmed the interests of farmers.Participating in the debate on the Union Budget, he said, "You...
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    Congress Criticizes India-US Trade Agreement

    New Delhi, February 11 The Congress on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade agreement, saying the deal is a "steal" by the "PM's good friend in Washington" and reflects an "abject failure" of our "political diplomacy" as well as economic diplomacy...
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    India-US Trade Deal Framework Includes Territorial Clarification

    New York/Washington, February 10 The office of the US Trade Representative has removed a social media post that featured a map of India showing the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as well as the Aksai Chin region, as part of the Indian territory.Last...
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    Parliament Panel Discusses Trade Deals, Oil Sourcing with Key Officials

    New Delhi, February 10 The government on Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that India will continue to import crude oil from countries where it is cheap and of the best quality, and Indian oil companies will purchase oil considering the geopolitical situation and non-sanctioned sources...
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    Jakhar: Trade Agreement Protects Farmers, Boosts Industry

    Amritsar, February 10 Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar said that the India-US trade agreement has opened doors for the country's progress towards becoming a developed nation while providing a "protective shield" to the country's farmers.He said the agreement would act as a "runway" to take the...
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    Protest at Jantar Mantar Over Concerns Regarding India-China Border and Trade Deal

    New Delhi, February 10 The Indian Youth Congress held a protest here on Tuesday, alleging that the central government has remained silent on serious issues, including references made in the unpublished "memoir" of retired Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane.The demonstrators alleged a...
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    India-US Trade Deal: Lower Tariffs on Autos, Food, and Industrial Goods

    New Delhi, Feb 9 India will offer duty concessions based on quotas in the automotive sector, while access to alcoholic beverages has been offered under tariff reduction and minimum import price-based formulations under the trade agreement with the US, the government said on Monday.It also said...
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    Goyal to Meet Exporters on Trade Deal Progress

    New Delhi, February 9 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives of export promotion councils and industry associations on February 11 here, amid the finalization of trade pacts with the US and the European Union, an official said on Monday.The meeting...
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    Goyal to Meet Exporters on Trade Deal Progress

    New Delhi, February 9 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives from export promotion councils and industry associations on February 11 here, amidst the finalization of trade agreements with the US and the European Union, an official said on Monday...
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