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Trade in focus — But will UK ease visa rules for Indians? What PM Starmer said

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday landed in Mumbai with a 125-member delegation of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and university representatives. The visit comes two and a half months after India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark free trade pact expected to double bilateral trade by 2030.Hours before departing for Mumbai, Starmer was asked…

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India’s edible oil sector seeks tariff stability: Study urges multi-year framework; warns frequent duty shifts hurt investment and prices

India’s edible oil sector seeks tariff stability: Study urges multi-year framework; warns frequent duty shifts hurt investment and prices

India, the world’s largest importer of cooking oil, needs a predictable and transparent multi-year tariff framework for edible oils to end a decade of policy volatility that has distorted prices and discouraged investment, a new study has found.The research titled “Tariff Volatility and Stakeholder Dynamics in India’s Edible Oil Sector” — jointly conducted by the…

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‘I need one … ‘: A rare instance of Gautam Gambhir cracking joke at India press conference | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir rarely smiles and usually carries a serious demeanor both on and off the field. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Fans have hardly seen Gautam Gambhir in a jovial mood. The former India batter rarely smiles and usually carries a serious demeanor both on and off the field. But after the second Test at the…

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Michigan governor declares Ambedkar Jayanti as ‘Doctor B R Ambedkar Equity Day’

Michigan governor declares Ambedkar Jayanti as ‘Doctor B R Ambedkar Equity Day’

CHENNAI: On April 14, members of the Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA) came together for the first time to observe the 131st birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Detroit, Michigan.The attendees paid homage to Buddha, Jotiba Phule and Ambedkar, following which Bhikku Muditha, a monk from Sri Lanka, and Bhikku Dharmananda, a monk…

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JPMorgan’s .5 trillion plan: CEO Jamie Dimon plans to hire more experts; ‘just give us a call’

JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion plan: CEO Jamie Dimon plans to hire more experts; ‘just give us a call’

JPMorgan is hiring as part of its ambitious $1.5 trillion US “resiliency” plan, CEO Jamie Dimon announced on Monday.The bank is looking for financial specialists in defence, energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing to help build an investment team. This team will deploy $10 billion in capital before the bank involves its bankers.“If you think…

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Hardik Pandya to reach BCCI CoE today | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya to reach BCCI CoE today | Cricket News

India’s Hardik Pandya warms up before the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) NEW DELHI:Hardik Pandya will check-in at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday for assessment and deciding future course of action. The…

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UFO hotspots revealed: The 10 UK locations where residents report the strangest sightings | World News

UFO hotspots revealed: The 10 UK locations where residents report the strangest sightings | World News

As rumours continue to swirl around the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, many enthusiasts are asking which regions in the UK have recorded the highest number of UFO sightings. While sceptics remain cautious, a significant portion of the population believes that humanity may not be alone in the universe. Speculations range from encounters with Greys and insectoid…

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WPI inflation dips to 0.13% in September: Food and fuel costs ease; experts see muted price trend ahead

WPI inflation dips to 0.13% in September: Food and fuel costs ease; experts see muted price trend ahead

Wholesale price inflation (WPI) eased to 0.13% in September, driven by lower prices of food articles and manufactured goods, according to government data released on Tuesday. The reading compares with 0.52% in August and 1.91% in the same month last year.“The positive rate of inflation in September 2025 is primarily due to an increase in…

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As India readies to host Chess World Cup, Nationals witness monkey invasion, power cuts and leaking tents | Chess News

As India readies to host Chess World Cup, Nationals witness monkey invasion, power cuts and leaking tents | Chess News

At the US Chess Championship, the chief arbiter held an umbrella to shield Wesley So from the sun. In comparison, the nationals in India were marred by organisational chaos. NEW DELHI: “Honestly, it made me feel like I was the president of a small country,” quipped 22-year-old American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann after his opening-round…

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U.S. government shutdown could be longest ever, Speaker Mike Johnson warns – National

U.S. government shutdown could be longest ever, Speaker Mike Johnson warns – National

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the U.S. government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen. Standing alone at the Capitol on the 13th day of the shutdown, the speaker said he was unaware of the details of the thousands of…

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