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‘Priority to protect nation’: US govt pauses visas for all traveling on Afghan passports; move after White House shooting

US secretary of state Marco Rubio (AP photo) United States secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said the Trump administration has paused visa issuance for all individuals travelling on Afghan passports, asserting that Washington has “no higher priority than protecting” the Americans. “President Trump’s State Department has paused visa issuance for ALL individuals traveling…

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Export mission: Centre to roll out EPM norms this month, tariff-hit sectors get priority; MSMEs to see finance push

The commerce ministry has begun preparing detailed guidelines for the Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and will start releasing them before the end of November, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.The government approved the six-year mission on November 12 for implementation from 2025-26, aiming to help exporters navigate global tariff shocks, including the…

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‘Defence becomes the last priority’: Ex-India cricketer’s blunt warning after India’s three-day Test shocker vs South Africa | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the third day of the first Test. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHi: India’s crushing 30-run defeat to South Africa in under three days at Eden Gardens has sparked a fresh, uncomfortable question about the future of Test cricket — and former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes the answer has been…

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Trade push: India seeks faster Russian clearances as both sides target $100 bn by 2030; pharma and marine approvals on priority

India has asked Russia to fast-track approvals for Indian exporters –including expedited listing of domestic establishments and quicker registration of marine and pharmaceutical products — as part of a broader push to expand two-way trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal, currently in Moscow, stressed the need for “confidence-building measures to unlock…

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‘Priority is to safeguard interests of consumers’: India reacts to Trump’s claim on Russian oil; cites ‘twin goals’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday issued a statement in response to US President Donald Trump‘s claim that PM Narendra Modi had “assured him that India would stop buying Russian oil”.The government said India’s import policies are guided entirely by “priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile…

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Financial sector : DFS & Supreme Court panel conduct mediation training for DRT officers; dispute resolution skills on priority

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court, has conducted a 40-hour mediation training programme for presiding officers of Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and senior executives of public sector banks.The programme, held between September 24 and 28, sought to highlight the growing importance…

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‘Performative’: US on recognition of Palestinian state by UK, Australia, Canada; terms Israel’s security ‘priority’

The United States has termed the recognition of Palestinian state by key allies like Britain, Australia and Canada a “performative gesture.” It further cleared its stance on the middle east crisis listing Israel’s security as one of it priority, along with the release of hostages.“Our focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures. Our priorities…

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Anti-terror techs set to be Quad priority | India News

NEW DELHI: Unfazed by uncertainty hanging over the proposed summit in November, Quad cooperation at ground level remains intact with the focus this month on counterterrorism workshops.These will include a technical exchange on misuse of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) drones by terrorists and a seminar on preventing terrorist exploitation of new and emerging technologies, including…

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