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‘No winners’: China criticises US tariffs at World Economic Forum; promises wider opening of economy

He Lifeng ,Trump (File photos) China on Tuesday said there were no winners in trade and tariff wars and called for more cooperation and dialogue in the global economy.Speaking at the World Economic Forum annual meeting, China’s vice-premier He Lifeng said countries should work together instead of turning inward. He added that while economic globalisation…

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Trade boost: FTAs to open wider markets for agriculture, food processing sectors; Jitin Prasada flags ease-of-business push

The growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by India will provide wider market access to the country’s agriculture and food processing sectors, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Friday, PTI reported.“We have navigated a series of free trade agreements. Our produce has access to these markets,”…

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‘Laalo’ Hindi teaser out: Ankit Sakhiya’s film aims to reach wider audience; Makers share a divine message | Gujarati Movie News

‘Laalo’ makers have finally released the Hindi teaser of the film. With this move the film is set to reach a much wider audience across India. The trailer was shared through the official Instagram handle of the makers. Along with the trailer they shared a short note that clearly shows the emotional tone of the…

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Madhya Pradesh: 6 thalassaemic kids test HIV+ after blood transfusion at govt hospital; blood bank fears wider impact | Bhopal News

BHOPAL: Two months after TOI broke the story of how six children battling thalassaemia contracted HIV after receiving blood transfusions at govt hospitals in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa and Koderma, a similar incident has come to light in Madhya Pradesh. In the latest case, six thalassaemia-affected children, aged between 3 and 15 years, tested HIV-positive at a…

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American Heart Association urges wider use of combo pills to improve heart health, read more

The American Heart Association is putting a simple idea in the spotlight: for many people with high blood pressure, one well designed combination pill may protect the heart better than juggling several separate tablets each day. By combining two-or more blood pressure drugs into a single dose, this approach can make treatment easier to follow…

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MSME lending: RBI nudges banks to link MSME loans to external benchmark; govt lists wider support measures

Banks have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to link loans extended to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to an external benchmark in order to strengthen monetary policy transmission, the government informed Parliament on Saturday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje said the…

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Trade reset: China issues rare earth licences; questions persist over wider access

China’s rare earth industry is set for faster shipments to select buyers after authorities issued the first batch of new export licences, a step that follows months of disruption caused by Beijing’s tighter controls earlier this year. The move reflects a key outcome of the Donald Trump–Xi Jinping summit, according to Reuters.The approvals mark a…

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Aviation ties: Air India restores codeshare with Air Canada; flyers get wider access across Canada

Air India on Saturday announced it has reinstated its codeshare partnership with Air Canada, resuming a tie-up that was suspended more than five years ago during the coronavirus pandemic.Under the renewed arrangement, Air India will offer passengers access to six destinations in Canada beyond its gateways at Vancouver and London Heathrow, PTI reported. The airline…

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IPO rules revamp: Mutual funds barred from pre-IPO buys, anchor route open; Sebi pushes transparency, wider participation

Sebi has barred mutual fund schemes from investing in pre-IPO share placements but will allow participation in anchor rounds of public issues, a source told PTI citing the move is intended to improve liquidity and ensure clearer valuation of companies ahead of listing.“We have asked mutual fund schemes not to invest in pre-IPO placement of…

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‘Real chance’: Donald Trump says Gaza peace deal ‘very close’; talks may reshape wider region

Donald Trump speaking at Oval Office (AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there was a “real chance” of a Gaza peace deal, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives resumed in Egypt on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack that triggered the ongoing war.“There’s a real chance that we could…

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