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‘In a nightmare’: India braces for big layoffs as Trump’s tariffs bite

From textile factories to shrimp peeling units, hundreds of thousands of workers could lose jobs, say traders.

Al Jazeera

India Exporters Cautiously Optimistic As US Tariff Deadline Looms

Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump's punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve.

International Business Times

Visas not an issue in UK trade talks, insists India's top diplomat in London amid Trump tariff chaos

Vikram K Doraiswami stressed that his country wanted Indian companies to be able to move staff to Britain ‘more easily’ as part of an agreement, but their focus was on hiring locally

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UK visa sticking point 'almost agreed' in Government trade deal talks with India

Britain and India have speeded up talks for a free trade agreement amid growing economic instability due to Donald Trump’s tariffs

Evening Standard

UK, India look to boost economic ties, secure FTA

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves held talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in London

Dynamite News

UK-US deal or eased tariffs ‘won’t be enough’, Starmer warns

Donald Trump later said he would be pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days.

Evening Standard

‘We are nearly there’: UK and India agree 90% of free trade agreement

Exclusive: Question of visas for Indian workers said to be nearly resolved and deal may be finalised this year

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India looks to speed up trade deal talks with UK as Trump tariffs kick in

Indian finance minister hoping to sign free trade agreement ‘sooner rather than later’

The Independent UK

Starmer rejects claim there are ‘strong arguments’ for suspending fiscal rules amid US tariffs – as it happened

The PM doubled down on his insistence the government won’t change its fiscal rules, describing them as ‘ironclad’ and ‘non-negotiable’

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day: From Family Massacre to SIM Card Threat

From political clashes to tragic crimes, here are today's must-know developments across India and beyond. Read Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day on Dynamite News:

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets UK’s Patricia Hewitt in London

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed India-UK economic ties with former UK minister Patricia Hewitt during her five-day Europe visit beginning today. Read more at Dynamite News.

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Sitharaman refutes false claims that 'One Nation One Election' will be implemented in next polls

She noted that around Rs 1 lakh crore was spent during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and such a massive expenditure could be saved through simultaneous elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian court to rule on whether a doughnut shop is bakery or restaurant

Ruling could have significant implications for India's restaurant and bakery industries

The Independent UK

Sitharaman in Lok Sabha: RBI’s gold purchases not meant to replace Dollar in global trade

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, Gold is also kept in the Reserve Bank and gold is also being bought by the Reserve Bank. Read further details on Dynamite News

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Newslaundry

Let Me Explain: Boost for Bihar in budget and why southern states feel sidelined again

The 2025-2026 union budget has reignited the debate about southern states not getting their fair share.

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Defeat them in Delhi elections, GST will be half on all goods: Kejriwal takes dig at BJP-led Centre

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a dig at the BJP-led Central government over the Union Budget 2025 saying that as soon as people gave them fewer seats, they promptly changed the income tax regime. Read further on Dynamite News.

Newslaundry

Feb 3, 2025: Can the finance minister do anything to fix Delhi’s very poor AQI?

For episode 23 of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry went to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s residence at Safdarjung Road on Monday.

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Madhya Pradesh: Deputy CM Jagdish Devda welcomes Union Budget, calls it "Budget for Viksit Bharat"

Deputy CM Jagdish Devda welcomes Union Budget, calls it "Budget for Viksit Bharat" Read further on Dynamite News:

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Newslaundry

Tax relief for middle class, little on employment: Key takeaways from Budget 2025

Amid India’s economic growth slipping to a four-year low, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday tabled her eighth consecutive budget in the Parliament announcing major tax relief for the middle class.

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Gives a new consciousness in fulfilling resolve of developed India": Gujarat CM applauds Union Budget

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday praised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Read further on Dynamite News:

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SP MP Dimple Yadav criticises Union Budget 2025: says 'Nothing new'

Dimple Yadav also spoke on Maha Kumbh incident in Prayagraj, demanding that state government should provide the details of all those devotees who lost their lives in the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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To benefit from income tax relief, you need jobs: Shashi Tharoor takes dig at Budget highlight

During Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union Budget 2025 speech, announced that no income tax will be payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh, providing significant relief to taxpayers, especially the middle class. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Modi government slashes income tax for middle classes in India budget

Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget that focuses on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing

Dynamite News

Budget 2025: Opposition protest over Maha Kumbh stampede amid Budget by Sitharaman

During the presentation of Budget 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, opposition parties staged a walkout over Maha Kumbh stampede deaths. Must follow the story on Dynamite News.

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Budget 2025: Finance Minister makes several announcements for Bihar

Union Minister and Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan praised the budgetary announcements. Read further on Dynamite News:

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