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India-Oman trade deal: How the CEPA will anchor India’s expanding Gulf strategy; strengthen strategic and investment footprint

India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18, a move that will deepen economic ties and anchor India’s expanding trade and strategic footprint in the Gulf, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The agreement, to be inked in Muscat during Prime Minister Narendra…

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India-US ties: Donald Trump hails PM Modi as ‘great friend’; calls New Delhi a key strategic partner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (ANI image) US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend” and reaffirmed the United States’ view of India as a strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific.On Tuesday, the US Embassy in India quoted President Donald Trump on X, saying, “India is home…

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‘Strategic mistake’? Hundreds of IndiGo flights canceled as new pilot duty norms kick in – top things to know about new DGCA roster rules

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has delayed or cancelled hundreds of flights over the past two days as it struggles with new pilot rest and duty-hour norms, even a month after the aviation regulator implemented them. The airline, which operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights each day, said on Wednesday that a “multitude of unforeseen…

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Residential sector: Tier II cities’ housing sales value rises 4%; strategic pause in launches keeps volumes lower, say analysts

Housing sales across India’s 15 major Tier II cities rose 4 per cent in value to Rs 37,409 crore in the July-September quarter of 2025, even as volumes declined, according to real estate analytics firm PropEquity. Sales fell 4 per cent year-on-year to 39,201 units during the quarter, while new housing supply dropped 10 per…

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Inside the deal-making power of the F-35: A weapon, a network, a strategic lock-in

NEW DELHI: The “Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II” is not just another fighter jet — it is a geopolitical instrument, a technological ecosystem and the most widely exported fifth-generation aircraft ever produced. No other defence platform in the modern era has reshaped alliances, altered regional balances of power, or influenced international diplomacy the way the…

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Want to lose weight without stress? Fitness coach suggests “strategic water timing”

Water is arguably one of the most underutilized tools toward the goal of effective weight loss and optimal health. While people spend hours tracking calorie intake, experimenting with diet foods, and searching for miracle foods, a simple change in when and how water is consumed can unlock significantly greater results. There’s this growing principle of…

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Practicality over loyalty: Matheesha Pathirana, Andre Russell releases reflect IPL’s strategic transition | Cricket News

Matheesha Pathirana (left) and Andre Russell Ahmedabad: MS Dhoni is known for his simple and straightforward responses, especially when it comes to his players, deflecting pressure and comparisons astutely. However, fans were left stunned after a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), when the former…

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Mont-de-Marsan: India joins France for ‘Garuda’ air exercise today; move to bolster strategic partnership | India News

NEW DELHI: India and France will on Sunday kick off the ‘Garuda’ air combat exercise at Mont-de-Marsan to enhance military interoperability and coordination and boost the strategic partnership between the two countries. The IAF has deployed six Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, backed by IL-78 mid-air refuelling and C-17 Globemaster-III strategic lift aircraft, for the eighth edition…

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‘Will consider US manufacturing if there’s strategic value’

NEW DELHI: Torrent Pharma, flagship of the Ahmedabad based Torrent Group, plans to drive growth by focusing on innovation to address “unmet needs in chronic therapies” and by expanding into highgrowth segments. The company, which holds market leadership in the vitamins category with its Rs 500-crore brand Shelcal (plus variants), and has cardiac drug Nikoran…

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