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Topic: Imports

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

India notifies restriction on import of Bangladeshi goods at ports in Northeast, West Bengal

The announcement follows controversial remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus about the India's northeastern region during visit to China.

Lack of an indigenous GPU is a stumbling block to India’s AI ‘Atmanirbhar’ ambition. Here’s why

India remains dependent on foreign graphics processing units. As nations try to secure their own chip supply, GPUs have transformed from mere technology to a strategic asset.

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on US competitors & allies trigger global trade war threat

Trading partners are expected to respond with countermeasures of their own that could lead to dramatically higher prices for everything from bicycles to wine.

Ahead of Trump’s reciprocal tariff decision, Vietnam slashes duties on US goods

In a bid to improve trade balances, Vietnam has reduced tariffs by almost half on American LNG, ethanol & automobiles.

Indian govt recommends 12% ‘safeguard duty’ on imports of some steel products

The decision comes after an influx of cheap Chinese steel has forced India's smaller mills to scale down operations and consider job cuts.

As India restarts FTA talks, a look at how trade has been smaller economic driver under Modi than UPA

An analysis by ThePrint shows that exports, in particular, despite having seen some years of positive growth, have remained stagnant as a percentage of India’s GDP.

India’s shift to EV is making China richer. Over $7 bn paid in 5 years

India is moving full throttle towards an EV transition, which is being powered by Chinese components. Experts warn India risks becoming an ‘EV colony’ of its neighbour.

Low demand, costly logistics, China’s deflation hurting India’s goods exports. Services may give cushion

India’s goods exports contracted by 9.3 percent to USD 34.71 billion in August, while the import bill rose by 3.3 percent to USD 64.36...

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How to treat melasma—strict sun protection, oral therapies and targeted lasers

Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.