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China-Zambia trade surges following implementation of zero-tariff policy
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- The implementation of a comprehensive zero-tariff policy covering all tariff lines has significantly boosted bilateral trade between China and Zambia, a Chinese government official has said. Chinese Ambassador to Zambia...
India must secure critical minerals through mining self-reliance and strategic partnerships, says BCGs Abhishek Bhatia
Mint
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August 26, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): India needs to work on a two-pronged strategy to secure a strategic position in the critical mineral space, said Abhishek Bhatia, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG). BCG's Abhishek...
India not bowing to Trump’s pressure! As 50% US tariffs kick in, here’s how government aims to counter impact - from GST cuts to next-gen reforms
The Times of India
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Having drawn its red lines, and safeguarding its strategic autonomy, India is looking to counter the impact of the high tariffs. (AI image) India is bracing to face 50% US tariffs from August 27, after the Donald Trump administration notified that...
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India identifies nearly 50 export destinations to counter Trump tariffs as US issues levy notice
Firstpost
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August 26, 2025
The new duties will apply to goods entering the US for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption from 12:01 am EDT on Wednesday or 9:31 am IST, according to the Homeland Security notice India is rallying its export activities as...
Japan Debunks Special Nigerian Visa Rumors, Clarifies Africa Hometown Program
The News Chronicle
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August 26, 2025
The Japanese government has denied reports that it intends to issue special visas for skilled Nigerians or expand immigration from Africa, following confusion over its newly launched “Africa Hometown” initiative. The program was introduced last...
Japan’s problem with women’s equality is getting worse, not better
The Conversation
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August 26, 2025
In the 2025 global gender gap index (GGGI), Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries – still the lowest among the G7 nations and among the poorest performers globally. This is largely because of limited political participation by women. The current...
India News | Jai Ram Thakur Slams Himachal Govt for 'total Failure' in Handling Disaster, Accuses CM Sukhu of Playing Politics Amid Crisis
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched a scathing attack on CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his government, alleging they have "completely failed" to manage the ongoing...
ASEAN-SME Project Wraps Up with Stronger Digital Platforms a...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 26, 2025 -- The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and GIZ today concluded the six-year project, “Strengthening Regional Structures for SME Promotion in ASEAN,” celebrating the initiative’s...
India News | Tensions Flare in Himachal Assembly as Revenue Minister, Opposition Trade Barbs
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): The war of words between Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi and the Opposition, which began on the first day of the monsoon session, showed no signs of easing on Tuesday, the...
India News | India Likely to Sign USD One Billion Fighter Jet Engine Deal with American Firm GE by September
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
By Ajit Dubey New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Soon after the Centre cleared a Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft, India is close to signing a deal of around USD one billion with the American firm GE for supplying...
India News | Lok Sabha Speaker to Inaugurate National Conference of Chairpersons of Committees on Welfare of SC, ST
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the National Conference of Chairpersons of the Committees on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Parliament and State Legislatures in Bhubaneswar,...
India News | Assam to Hold BTC Elections for 40 Seats on September 22, Counting on September 26
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 26 (ANI): The Assam State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the poll dates for 40 council constituencies of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The election for 40 BTC constituencies will be held on...
India Has Missed The Bus to Scale UPI Globally: iSPIRT's Sharad Sharma
Outlook India
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August 26, 2025
After UPI and Aadhaar, is India’s DPI story stagnating or just beginning? Where do you stand? We ultimately live in an innovation economy, which means there is always scope to do more. But it is important to understand one key aspect of the India...
India’s harshest anti-conversion law approved in Uttarakhand
Christian Daily International
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August 25, 2025
The Rev. Richard Howell addresses rally against persecution of Christians in Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Aug. 22, 2025. Morning Star News) Uttarakhand state, India last week passed an amendment to its controversial anti-conversion law expanding...
INDIA Bloc slams BJP over vote theft during Voter Adhikar Yatra in Darbhanga
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network - Patna Patna, Aug 26: The INDIA bloc’s Voter Adhikar Yatra arrived in Darbhanga’s Sakri block on Tuesday, with top leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Tejashwi Yadav launching a blistering attack on the BJP-led...
India set to finalise General Electric deal for LCA Mark 1A engines
The Hindu
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August 26, 2025
With the new order, HAL’s total requirement of 212 GE-404 engines will be met. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Soon after the government cleared the ₹62,000-crore order for 97 additional LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets, India is close to finalising...
India’s Hospitality sector posts 12.9% RevPAR growth in Q2 2025: Report
The Hindu Business Line
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August 26, 2025
Activity over the last quarter has also been exceptionally strong with over 100 hotels, 13,400 keys signed- investor confidence in India’s hospitality sector | Photo Credit: miniseries India’s hospitality sector recorded a 12.9 per cent...
India releases first-ever national guidelines for animal blood transfusion, blood banks
ETHealthworld.com
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August 26, 2025
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying released the "Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Blood Transfusion and Blood Banks for Animals in...
India urges banks to tighten checks over ‘high risk’ fund flows from Pakistan
Business Recorder
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August 26, 2025
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked the country’s lenders to increase scrutiny over funds flowing indirectly from Pakistan, according to a letter seen by Reuters that cited a “high risk” of such money being used to buy arms....
India likely to sign USD one billion fighter jet engine deal with American firm GE by September
The News Mill
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August 26, 2025
Soon after the Centre cleared a Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft, India is close to signing a deal of around USD one billion with the American firm GE for supplying 113 more GE-404 engines for the indigenous combat...