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The first round of negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully in New Delhi today. During the four-day negotiations, both countries engaged in discussions covering a wide range of areas, including trade in goods and services, rules of origin, technical...

Wayanad, February 26 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday placed farmers at the center of India’s economic and political debate, alleging that the Union government was poised to “sacrifice” their interests under pressure from the US.Addressing a large...

February 26, Israel – Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in key bilateral discussions with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Presidential Residence, following his visit to Yad Vashem.The leaders began with a cordial conversation, followed by a more extensive bilateral meeting. The...

New Delhi, February 26 Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Thursday that social media influencers are spreading a "false narrative" that processed food is harmful, and called for a collective effort to counter it, warning that the misinformation was impeding the sector's...

New Delhi, February 26 India's 8th Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO) will take place in July 2026, which will involve a comprehensive peer review of the country's national trade policies, an official statement said on Thursday.An Indian delegation led by the Central...

Jaipur, February 26 Congress MLAs on Thursday protested in the Rajasthan Assembly, wearing white T-shirts with the slogan "PM is compromised" written on them, against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal.They also participated in the House proceedings wearing the same...

Jerusalem, February 25 In a historic address to the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path towards "just and durable peace" in the region, even as he delivered a powerful message of solidarity with Israel, asserting that "terrorism...

Mumbai, February 24 India has concluded nine free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 38 nations, enabling the country's shipments to gain preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global markets, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Addressing the EY Entrepreneur Of...

Jerusalem, February 25 In a historic address to the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path for "just and lasting peace" in the entire region, while also delivering a powerful message of solidarity to Israel, asserting that "terrorism...

Tel Aviv, February 25. India is committed to expanding trade, strengthening investment flows, and promoting joint infrastructure development with Israel. The Bilateral Investment Treaty signed last year will provide confidence and predictability for our businesses, said Prime Minister Narendra...

New Delhi, February 25 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it has been more than 24 hours since he challenged the PM to scrap the India-US interim trade deal, and once again, Modi has "quietly left for Israel."In a post on X in Hindi...

Bhopal, February 25 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday targeted Rahul Gandhi for making "baseless" allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the India-US trade deal, and alleged that the Nehru-Gandhi family always prioritizes politics over national interest...

New Delhi, February 25 The Congress said on Wednesday that the India-US interim trade deal is distinctly one-sided, and the only way forward is for India to be bold in putting it on hold, as it would be disastrous for lakhs of farmers across the country.In a post on X, Congress general...

New Delhi, February 25 India's measures to promote manufacturing in the automobile and renewable energy sectors are fully compliant with World Trade Organization (WTO) norms, and the country will strongly defend them at the WTO's dispute settlement panel meetings, an official said.Following a...

Bhopal, February 24 – Responding to the statements of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi about the India-US trade deal during their visit to Bhopal on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the proposed trade deal...

New Delhi, February 24 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that "as soon as" there is more clarity in the situation regarding tariffs in the US, India will resume trade talks."As soon as there is more clarity," he said when asked how soon India will be resuming trade...

New Delhi, February 24 The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday of spreading "falsehoods" about the India-US interim trade deal and asked the Congress leader if he had become a "mouthpiece" for anti-India forces.Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party MP Bansuri Swaraj...

Bhopal, February 24 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday of being unable to stand firm against tariffs imposed by the United States.Speaking at a farmers' rally here, he accused the prime minister of "betraying the country" and "cowardice", and...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Israel have begun the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) here with the aim of further strengthening commercial ties and promoting investment, an official statement said on Tuesday.In November last year, the two countries signed the...

Bhopal, February 24 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should scrap the India-US trade deal, which he described as being against the interests of Indian farmers.Addressing the 'Kisan Mahachaupal' farmers' rally in Bhopal, Gandhi likened the interim...