India, Chile Review Progress of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Trade Negotiations

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently met with Claudia Sanhueza, Treasury Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, to review the progress of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Chile.This marks an important step in enhancing bilateral trade relations.Officials from India and Chile concluded the fourth

December 9, 2025
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Trump Signals New Tariffs On Indian Rice And Canadian Fertiliser

US President Donald Trump has signalled the possibility of imposing new tariffs on agricultural imports, with a particular focus on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser.These remarks came during a White House meeting where he announced a fresh package worth USD 12 billion to support American farmers amid ongoing economic challenges.Trump highlighted concerns from US farmers about falling rice

December 9, 2025
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India Prioritizes Affordable Energy Access For 1.4 Billion People: MEA

India’s energy procurement strategy remains firmly anchored in the imperative to meet the needs of its population of 1.4 billion people by ensuring energy supplies at affordable rates.This was emphasised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in response to questions during the weekly press briefing on December 8, 2025.The remarks come amid increasing geopolitical

December 9, 2025
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India-EU FTA Talks Resume With Jaishankar Meeting EU Trade Commissioner Amid Renewed Momentum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held significant discussions with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi on Monday, setting the stage for the resumption of India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.This encounter precedes a crucial two-day round of formal talks between India and the EU, scheduled to run from Monday through Tuesday,

December 8, 2025
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India Aims For ₹38,25,000 Crores ($45 Billion) Space Economy Fuelled By Private Sector Growth

India aims to build approximately ₹38,25,000 Crores space economy propelled largely by private enterprises, marking a significant leap in its space ambitions. The country is targeting a sustained lunar presence within the next decade as part of a broader vision to become a developed economy by 2047.Space Minister Jitendra Singh stated in an interview with Bloomberg News that by 2035, India plans

December 8, 2025
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US Top Diplomat To Visit India From Dec 7-11

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, Allison Hooker, is scheduled to visit New Delhi and Bengaluru from 7 December to 11 December 2025, according to a statement released by the US Embassy.This visit is aimed at strengthening the US-India strategic partnership and enhancing economic and commercial ties between the two countries. A key focus will be on increasing

December 8, 2025
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President Putin Invites PM Modi For 24th India-Russia Annual Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia in 2026 for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit.This invitation reflects the deepening ties and ongoing strategic partnership between the two nations. The announcement came after the conclusion of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held recently in New Delhi.The Joint Statement issued post-summit

December 6, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar Hails India-Russia Ties As ‘Steadiest Big Relationship,’ Says Putin’s Visit Expanded Bilateral Dimensions

India-Russia relations have been described by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as one of the "steadiest big relationships" in the world over the past 78 years.Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit 2025, Jaishankar highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent two-day state visit to India has reimagined this longstanding partnership by introducing new dimensions, especially in

December 6, 2025
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India-Russia Joint Statement Highlights Plans For A Second Nuclear Plant

India and Russia have reinforced their long-standing ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ by expanding cooperation across multiple strategic sectors, including nuclear energy, fertilisers, transport corridors, defence, and scientific collaboration.This development follows the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin discussed a

December 6, 2025
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