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‘India comes out on top’: Trump aide’s big remark after New Delhi’s ‘mother of all deals’ with EU

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right (Photo credit: PTI) India has emerged as the bigger winner in its newly concluded free trade agreement with the European Union, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who cast the deal as a strategic…

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Hema Malini recalls the painful truth behind ‘Sholay’s’ iconic barefoot dance: ‘My mother was worried’ |

Hema Malini revealed the painful reality behind Sholay’s iconic barefoot dance for ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’. Filmed in scorching May heat, she endured dancing on hot sand, mud, and sharp rocks. As ‘Sholay’ completes 50 years, actress Hema Malini, who starred in the iconic film, has revisited one of its most unforgettable moments. In a…

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India–EU FTA: Top winners and losers of the ‘mother of all trade deals’

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations for a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), ending talks that began nearly two decades ago.The “mother of all deals” is India’s 19th trade agreement and is expected to significantly boost exports to the 27-nation EU bloc while reshaping competition for several…

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India-EU FTA: Was Donald Trump a ‘unifier’ behind ‘mother of all deals’ – what Piyush Goyal said

NEW DELHI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday dismissed speculations that US President Donald Trump played a role in bringing India and the European Union together for their landmark free trade agreement, saying “don’t think we even discussed this.”Goyal made these remarks while responding to a question that sought to link the India–EU Free…

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‘Homebound’ actor Vishal Jethwa opens up on difficult childhood as he lost his father, his mother was a domestic help, raised him single-handedly |

Vishal Jethwa is the man of the moment with his film ‘Homebound’ being shortlisted for Oscars 2026. While the film did not ultimately secure a spot among this year’s Academy Award nominations, its journey has still proven to be pivotal for the actor. The project has earned him attention in India as well as abroad,…

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Not just ‘mother of all deals’: FTA with EU and 7 other trade pacts signed by India since 2021

Antonio Costa, Narendra Modi, and Ursula von der Leyen NEW DELHI: The India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA), announced on Tuesday, is the country’s eighth such pact since 2021. Famously called the “mother of all deals” by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen days before she arrived in Delhi with European Council President…

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India-EU FTA: Which liquor brands could get cheaper with the ‘mother of all deals’

Imported European wines, whiskies and beers are set to become significantly cheaper in India following the conclusion of a “historic” free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, described by leaders of both India and EU as the “mother of all deals”.Under the pact unveiled, India will sharply reduce some of the import…

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India, EU seal ‘mother of all FTAs’: 96% trade to go tariff-free; small cars and dairy stay protected

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the finalisation of “mother of all FTAs”, that will result in gradual tariff reduction for 96% of exports from both sides, while keeping contentious items such as cereals and dairy products outside the ambit.While Indian textiles, marine products, leather and footwear, gems and jewelry, toys…

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Zero tariffs on gems, jewellery, plastic: How will FTA with EU benefit India? ‘Mother of all trade deals’ explained

India-EU FTA discussions concluded: India and the European Union have successfully concluded discussions for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The move is a significant step forward for India’s exports at a time when it is looking to diversify away from the US in the wake of President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs.At the signing and…

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