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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: WTO

US wants to defang WTO’s top trade referee over cost of funding it

WTO’s appellate body officiates disputes that affect billions of dollars in commerce every year. US wants it drastically reformed or dismantled.

India loses domestic export subsidies case against US at WTO

Last year, US dragged India to WTO over New Delhi's export incentive & duty-free import schemes, alleging they were harming American companies.

WTO cuts global trade forecast to lowest levels in a decade

It’s the third consecutive year the WTO has reduced its expectations for global trade growth, reflecting similar readings from World Bank and IMF.

What’s RCEP & why India is moving with caution on the 16-nation free trade pact

As the 27th round of talks begins in Beijing today, a look at India's concerns that make it sceptical on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

Japan, US, EU want change in WTO rule on farm subsidy that will hurt India

Several members of the developed bloc have accused India & China of under-reporting their farm subsidies at WTO, which they believe distorts global 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.

Trump attacks the World Bank by nominating an unconventional chief

Donald Trump's nominee for the post of World Bank president has been a critic of multilateral institutions.

China reacts guardedly to Japan-America-India partnership

Beijing hopes that such cooperation will promote mutual trust and cooperation in this region and play a constructive role, said China. Beijing: China on Monday reacted...

PM Modi asked to take on the US to ensure TB drugs remain affordable

Modi announced India’s plan to eliminate TB by 2025 four months ago, but American intervention has put spanner in the works.

In face of Donald Trump’s protectionist push, BRICS bats for multilateral trade

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on member states to reject protectionism 'outright'.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.