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Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has indicated that India is keeping every option open as it looks at the possibility of restarting free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Canada. His comments follow a fresh round of ministerial interactions aimed at lifting bilateral engagement. “All options open…” Piyush Goyal on ongoing India-Canada talks after two…
MUMBAI: Exit polls in Bihar that indicated a continuation of the NDA govt in the state, and positive news on the ongoing US-India trade negotiations lifted investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Wednesday. As a result, sensex closed 595 points (0.7%) up at 84,467 points while nifty on NSE closed 181 points (0.7%) higher at…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Marco Rubio (Photo credit: X/@DrSJaishankar) US secretary of state Marco Rubio expressed condolences over the Red Fort car blast in the national capital, as revealed by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, after the two officials held a meeting.In a post on X, Jaishankar said he…
MUMBAI: CarTrade Tech is weighing a potential acquisition of the automotive classifieds business of rival CarDekho. “….the company has been in discussions with Girnar Software (parent of CarDekho) regarding a potential consolidation opportunity in the new and used automotive classifieds businesses (CarDekho and BikeDekho) in India. These discussions are limited to the automotive classifieds businesses…
Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal NEW DELHI: India and the US may be nearing a bilateral trade deal with further rounds of talks unlikely, amid assertions that govt wants the outcome to be balanced and equitable. “We are working for a good trade deal in the interest of India. We want a fair, equitable,…
The rupee strengthened 23 paise to settle at 88.50 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by upbeat sentiment around a potential US-India trade agreement and easing concerns over the prolonged US government shutdown.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.69 against the greenback, touched an intraday high of 88.50 and a…
Mira Nair is fast-tracking her biopic on artist Amrita Sher-Gil, titled Amri. Tabu may join in a cameo, marking their third collaboration. Despite lead casting uncertainty, over 15 actors are expected. Filming starts March 2026. Tabu’s recent versatile roles include ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ and ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’. Mira Nair is moving ahead rapidly…
US president Donald Trump (File photo) United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Monday in the US) said his administration is working on “a very different deal” with India than those negotiated in the past.“They don’t love me, but they’ll love us again. We’re getting a fair deal, just a fair trade deal,” said Trump….
SRINAGAR: Former Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) president Tondup Tsewang Chhospa has written to Union home minister Amit Shah saying Muslim representation in ongoing talks between a high-powered government committee and Ladakhi leaders outweighs that of Buddhists, creating a “clear imbalance in community representation”.“The majority of the representatives engaged in the discussions belong to the Muslim…
Sitharaman holding pre-budget talks NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the first pre-Budget consultation meeting with leading economists in New Delhi, marking the start of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Senior officials from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), including the Secretary, Chief Economic Adviser, and other key officers, attended the…
