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India-US trade pact unlocks USD 118 bn textile market for Indian exports, says govt
NEW DELHI, Feb 7: The landmark trade agreement between India and the US is set to open up America’s USD 118 billion global imports market of textiles, apparels and made ups, a “major opportunity” for India’s textile industry, the government said on Sat…
Dramatic turnaround: From brink of collapse, PM Modi & Trump deliver a deal
NEW DELHI: Until a couple of months ago, a trade deal with the US did not seem to be on the horizon. India refused to back Donald Trump’s claim of having brokered the pause of Operation Sindoor and the Trump administration persisted with its crud…
Why it works for both sides: Relief for exports, choices for agriculture
Ashok Gulati
The patience of Narendra Modi govt seems to have paid. The US-India joint statement issued by the White House on Feb 6 gives some relief. It indicates what is likely to come in the trade deal.…
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Industry leaders hail India-US interim trade deal, call it ‘pivotal for growth’
India and the US have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement under which both sides will reduce import duties on a number of goods to boost two-way trade.
While the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the present 50 p…
Quick facts about Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s outgoing ambassador in Washington
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman is ending her term in February. Here are some quick facts about the top diplomat in Washington who has stickhandled the Canada-U.S.…
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Aim is to achieve $500 bln trade between India, US annually: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI, Feb 7: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the Government objective is to achieve bilateral trade of USD 500 billion between India and the United States annually.
Addressing a presser on India-US joint statement on Saturday, he said , “India…
Indian Farm Products to Enter US at Zero Duty, No Concessions for US Agriculture: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the framework announced on the India-US trade agreement and said that this would bring huge benefits to farmers and Indian MSMEs
He said, “Agricultural products from Indian farmer…
Top Startup and Tech Funding News – February 5, 2025
It’s Thursday, February 5, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s deals reflect growing investor conviction in AI model infrastructure, legaltech automation, humanoid robotics, and real-time climate systems.……
Doom Overtakes 3 Very Different Planets, Earth Included, in This Eerie Sci-Fi Short Story
io9 is proud to present fiction from Lightspeed Magazine. Once a month, we feature a story from Lightspeed’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Death Echoes Overlapping” by Megan Chee. Enjoy!…
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Modi ‘fatally dangerous, weak & cowardly’ PM, says Baghel in Pathankot
Addressing a gathering during the ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Rally’ in Pathankot, Baghel alleged that Prime Minister Modi was being easily intimidated and pressured by global powers, particularly the United States and China.…
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