India has already cut tariffs for key nations like Australia, UAE: Government | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India engages the US, working overtime to stave off President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat, govt said in a studied response that the ongoing talks for a mutually beneficial multi-sector bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by 2025 fall should be seen in the context of India’s recent lowering of tariffs for key developed…

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‘Terrorism and armed conflict’: US issues ‘do not travel’ advisory for India-Pakistan border, key Pak regions | India News – The Times of India

The US State Department issued a travel advisory on Friday, warning against travel near the India-Pakistan border, Line of Control, and the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing concerns about “terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.”The advisory specifically urged Americans to avoid Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (including former FATA regions), and areas adjacent to…

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‘Death penalty for religious conversions,’ says MP CM Mohan Yadav; Congress seeks definition | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that his state would make provisions to ensure capital punishment for those involved in religious conversions. Congress leader Arif Masood reacted to this and asked the CM to clarify what constituted forced conversion.“Our government will not tolerate conversion and misconduct. For criminals or those…

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PM Modi, Donald Trump agree to push forward talks on trade deal; foreign secretary hints at tariff liberalisation | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to advance negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), ANI reported on Saturday citing sources. The development comes on the same day when foreign secretary Vikram Misri hinted that New Delhi might be considering liberalising tariffs.This mutually beneficial agreement, finalised in February…

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‘Conspiracy under Islamic Jihad’: Bajrang Dal storms Haridwar college over Iftar party | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Dal on Saturday stormed the Rishikul Ayurvedic College in Haridwar protesting against Iftar party organised by some Muslim students on the campus. The saffron outfit alleged a conspiracy being hatched in the “religious city” under “Islamic Jihad.” The college administration is investigating the matter. “A conspiracy is being hatched in the religious…

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