LiveFTA Set to Boost India’s Share in UK’s Food & Marine Imports Beyond 2%
Under the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA), Indian exports of agricultural, marine, and processed foods will receive zero-duty access. This applies to 95% of tariff...
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Dairy Body Says High GST on Ghee Hurting Farmers, Boosting Unorganised Sector
The Indian dairy industry is urging the government to reduce the GST on ghee from 12% to 5%, arguing that the high tax is hurting...
Public Sector Banks Name 1,629 Wilful Defaulters Owing Over Rs 1.62 Lakh Crore: FinMin
India’s public sector banks have named 1,629 corporate borrowers as wilful defaulters, with unpaid loans totalling Rs 1.62 lakh crore as of 31st March, 2025,...
India, Maldives Discuss FTA and Investment Treaty Ahead of Modi’s 25th–26th July Visit
India’s diplomatic outreach to the Maldives is set to deepen, with PM Modi’s Maldives visit scheduled for 25th and 26th July. The Prime Minister will...
China Supports Russia’s Push to Revive Russia-India-China (RIC) Alliance
China has backed Russia’s proposal to revive the long-inactive Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral group, saying it would benefit regional and global peace and stability. Russia’s Deputy...
Karnataka GST Dept Uses UPI Data to Nab 13,000 Evaders; Vendors Avoid Digital Payments
Using digital payment data as evidence, the Karnataka State Commercial Taxes Department has issued show-cause notices to nearly 13,000 small businesses and street vendors. This...
Cabinet Clears PM Dhan-Dhaanya Scheme to Boost 100 Agri Districts, Aid 1.7 Cr Farmers
The Cabinet approves the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a new scheme aimed at boosting farming in 100 low-performing agricultural districts across India. The scheme commences...
Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai Due to Vortex Formation; Airlines Issue Advisory
On 15th July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane. This followed unexpected heavy rains that lashed the city...
India’s Wholesale Inflation Drops to 8-Month Low in June
India’s wholesale inflation (WPI) fell to -0.13% in June 2025, marking its lowest level since October 2023. In May, it stood at 0.39%. The drop...
Govt Seeks Rs 3,119 Crore Loan to Fast-Track Kwar Dam, Boosts Control Over Chenab
The Indian government is seeking a Rs 3,119 crore loan to fast-track the construction of the Kwar Dam. This is a major hydroelectric project on...