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India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: Official

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing trade agreement. This new pact aims to cover digital services and critical minerals. Chile is India's fifth-largest trading partner in the Latin American region. India also pursues trade agreements…

The Economic Times

India-UK ties expected to stay the course with Andy Burnham as new PM

Incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to continue strong India-UK ties, with his govt building upon the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement's recent entry into force. Experts see a deepening of bilateral defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

The Economic Times

India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pact

India and the UK marked a significant step in trade relations on Wednesday by launching a new economic pact enabling zero-duty access for Indian exports to the UK. After conducting more than 800 technical meetings to perfect this extensive agreement, both nations anticipate a boost in bilateral trade and overall…

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India, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementation

India and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize the deal. Key concerns include the UK's steel safeguard measure and carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. These measures could affect Indian exports. India is also engaged with the EU regarding proposed…

The Economic Times

India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce Secy

India's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports also declined significantly. The conflict impacted shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Despite challenges, Indian exporters are utilizing Omani ports. A peace deal between the US…

The Economic Times

USTR arrives June 22 for trade talks; Commerce Secretary says US-Iran deal should bring lasting peace

India's trade data for May 2026 shows robust export growth. Merchandise exports rose 18 percent year-on-year. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal welcomed the US-Iran peace agreement. He expressed hope for regional stability. Discussions are ongoing for a trade agreement with the US. The US Trade Representative is expected to visit India…

The Economic Times

India for boosting intra-BRICS trade through stronger value chains

Intra-BRICS trade has surged significantly, reaching USD 1.17 trillion. However, this represents only about 5 percent of global trade. This highlights substantial untapped potential for deeper integration and stronger value chains among member nations. Discussions focused on achieving more balanced trade and exploring new service sector opportunities. India's exports to…

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Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pc

India saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the government has sharply increased customs duty on gold and silver. This move is expected to lead to lower import volumes in the coming months. Silver imports also…

The Economic Times

Labour silence could lead to re-election of disgraced Keith Vaz, mayor says

Peter Soulsby says party should be reminding Leicester East voters about sex and drug allegations against former MP

The Guardian - UK

Tory candidate accused of dog-whistle tactics against rival with Indian name

Marco Longhi, standing for Dudley North, wrote to British-Pakistani voters about Labour’s Sonia Kumar, underlining her surname

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan reveals Howard Dawber as London's new deputy mayor for business

The mayor said his new deputy 'has a wealth of experience at the very centre of London's business community'

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan's business deputy quitting City Hall to focus on fight to be an MP

The mayor will now begin a "thorough recruitment process" to find a new holder of the £141k per year role

Evening Standard

The battle royale for Ambikapur: A defining moment for the Maharaja?

AMBIKAPUR: In the battle royale for the high-profile Ambikapur seat in north Chhattisgarh, all eyes are fixed on senior Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister T S Singhdeo, the present Maharaja of the erstwhile Surguja royal family, to see if his political prowess will emerge triumphant.

The Times of India

In its fourth list, BJP announces remaining four candidates for Chhattisgarh elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced its four remaining candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls.

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London is ‘fintech capital of the world,’ Deputy Mayor says

The Deputy Mayor for Business has hailed London as the “fintech capital of the world” but warned the capital must “remain open” to continue to thrive as tech investors gather in the Square Mile for a two-day conference to mark Fintech Week London.

The Times of India

Officials gear up for Manipur polls, chopper runs evacuation drill

IMPHAL: With the election to the Manipur legislative assembly nearing its poll dates, necessary measures, including dispersal of polling parties, have been taken up, Manipur chief electoral officer (CEO) Rajesh Agrawal said in a statement on Thursday.

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