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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Trade

No official information about India withdrawing MFN status, says senior Pakistani official

India on 15 February had announced the withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan.

Saudi Arabia crown prince set to visit India, but Israel PM Netanyahu cancels trip

The Saudis, Israelis and New Delhi didn’t want the two visits to take place so close to each other, given that the two countries are seen to be sworn diplomatic antagonists.

World’s oldest clove? What the find in Sri Lanka says about early spice trade

Archaeologists believe they have unearthed the world's oldest clove from an ancient port town on Sri Lanka's north-west coast, dating back to around 200BC.

Five major challenges that shook India’s economy in 2018

From GST to RBI to NPAs, both institutions and governance had a turbulent ride.

How China deals with its 5 biggest challenges in 2019 will impact India

China starts 2019 with a host of challenges — a slowing economy at home, Trump’s US, and concerns about Belt and Road Initiative.

Time for India and China talks to go beyond Doklam, 1962 conflict and Dalai Lama

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's visit signals that China and India’s relationship may not be doomed after all.

India shouldn’t allow the RCEP free trade deal to fail

The gulf between India and the other 15 countries in the RCEP remains deep, and it isn’t clear how or if it can be bridged.

Nirav Modi sent & received same diamonds worth millions by FedEx: US probe

A 3 carat large yellow diamond was allegedly shipped at least 4 times between Modi's shadowy companies over 5 weeks in 2011.

Saudi Arabia suspends diplomatic ties with Canada as Ottawa slams activist’s arrest

Riyadh said the 'sharp reaction' was meant to 'prevent any party from attempting to meddle with Saudi sovereignty'.

With safeguard tariff set to kick in, Indian firms hoarding China solar cells

India has proposed a 25% two-year safeguard duty on solar cells from China, Malaysia to protect domestic manufacturing.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.