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Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Topic: Imports

Iran-US peace talks have come at a critical time for India, writes global media

Global publications assess deal’s implications for India’s energy needs, Vance’s vociferous defence of the MoU, and how weakening rupee is impacting Indian students’ dream to study abroad.

Three reasons why India is overly dependent on China for lithium

China processes over two-thirds of global lithium. Until Indian firms begin investing in lithium refineries, the raw material will continue to be exported to China for processing.

India has an import dependency problem. What Budget 2026 can change

Import dependence is not an inevitability; it is a matter of policy and policy can be rewritten.

How India’s oil basket altered amid Trump’s pressure—imports from US up 40-50% this fiscal, Russia dips

India’s merchandise exports to US remain positive, despite 50% tariffs, while imports from US grew by 12.85% in the first three quarters of the financial year.

After move away from India, Bangladesh’s corn imports see Westward pivot—American corn after 8 yrs

Corn is important for Bangladesh’s feed and livestock industry, and despite being the country’s second-largest grain crop after rice, domestic production falls far short of demand.

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 Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.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.

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.

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.

On Camera

How the 1881 census redefined colonial rule in India

From hidden elders to uncounted infants, colonial enumerators faced widespread public distrust during the first all-India count.

NH toll revenue doubles in five years to over Rs 70,000 crore as number of plazas rises sharply

Government tells Parliament toll collections touched Rs 70,278 crore in 2025-26, Rajasthan has highest number of toll plazas, while expenditure on operating plazas is not maintained centrally.

The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a policy for gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers in Indian Coast Guard.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.