India Seeks Tariff Edge In Final Push For US Trade Deal

India is pressing for a tariff advantage over rivals like Vietnam and Bangladesh as it moves to finalise a trade deal with the United States, with talks led by USTR Jamieson Greer in New Delhi this week. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that India wants comparative benefits to ensure its exporters gain, while also seeking assurances against future US tariff actions.India is

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Islamic State-Khorasan Province: Rawalpindi’s Latest Proxy

by Nilesh KunwarKabul’s “Airstrike”Kabul’s confirmation on ‘X’ that it had conducted a series of airstrikes against ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) hideouts in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces went largely unnoticed for two reasons. One, the Taliban didn’t didn’t provide any further details of the attacks or casualty assessment details, and two, Islamabad not

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CISF Expands Mandate To Counter Cyber And Drone Threats As Security Risks Evolve

The Central Industrial Security Force is intensifying its preparedness against modern hybrid threats. Director General Praveer Ranjan underscored the force’s readiness to counter cyber attacks, digital sabotage, and drone incursions, reflecting the evolving nature of national security challenges.His remarks came during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new CISF headquarters at the CGO

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GRSE Achieves ‘Navratna’ Recognition, Marking Major Milestone In Defence Sector

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has been officially conferred ‘Navratna’ status by the Government of India, marking a defining milestone in its journey as one of the country’s premier defence shipyards.This recognition enhances its financial and operational autonomy, enabling larger investments and strategic expansion.The Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of

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Stark, which has a deal to supply “kamikaze” drones to the German military, raised €500M from Founders Fund, Sequoia, others; it faced criticism over Thiel ties (Financial Times)

Financial Times:
Stark, which has a deal to supply “kamikaze” drones to the German military, raised €500M from Founders Fund, Sequoia, others; it faced criticism over Thiel ties  —  US billionaire’s fund participated …

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