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  1. EU-India relations on the rise with growing economic influence: Envoy

    EU-India relations on the rise with growing economic influence: Envoy

    New Delhi, EU-India relations have followed an "upward trajectory" with a growing economic footprint, said the ambassador of the European Union Delegation to India, Hervé Delphin.He said the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and India "would promise to...
  2. UN-sponsored Yemeni prisoner exchange talks begin in Oman

    UN-sponsored Yemeni prisoner exchange talks begin in Oman

    The talks, held under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are aimed at addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis surrounding prisoners in the conflict-torn nation, Xinhua news agency reported.Government delegation spokesman Majid...
  3. Piyush Goyal confident of rapid progress on FTA despite UK election result; Talks also held with EU

    Piyush Goyal confident of rapid progress on FTA despite UK election result; Talks also held with EU

    In Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is actively working on the free trade agreement (FTA) process with many countries and expressed confidence in rapid progress with the Kingdom United Kingdom, regardless of the outcome of the British negotiations...
  4. Progress expected on proposed India, UK trade deal after new British government takes charge: Goyal

    Progress expected on proposed India, UK trade deal after new British government takes charge: Goyal

    Mumbai, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed hope of progress in negotiations on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Britain after the new British government takes charge.Britain's general election will be held on 4 July."With Britain, irrespective of...
  5. Ukrainian President Zelensky is drafting 'comprehensive plan' to end war with Russia

    Ukrainian President Zelensky is drafting 'comprehensive plan' to end war with Russia

    In kyiv [Ukraine], Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is drawing up a "comprehensive plan", which will be supported by the majority of the world, to end the war with Russia, Al Jazeera reported."It is very important for us to show a plan to end the war that is supported by the...
  6. UN-sponsored prisoner exchange talks between Yemeni factions scheduled in Muscat

    UN-sponsored prisoner exchange talks between Yemeni factions scheduled in Muscat

    The local government official, who asked to remain anonymous, said Friday that talks will begin Sunday in Muscat, Oman, to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis surrounding prisoners in the conflict-torn nation.He clarified that the negotiations will be carried out under the auspices of the...
  7. Pakistan passes tax-heavy budget; Experts condemn reforms amid crisis

    Pakistan passes tax-heavy budget; Experts condemn reforms amid crisis

    Islamabad [Pakistan], Pakistan's parliament on Friday passed a high-tax finance bill for the next fiscal year amid ongoing negotiations for a new bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).However, experts have criticized the flawed tax system, citing its contribution to widening...
  8. EU releases 1.9 billion euros for Ukraine days after accession talks begin

    EU releases 1.9 billion euros for Ukraine days after accession talks begin

    Brussels [Belgium], the European Union, on Thursday disbursed 1.9 billion euros to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.European Union President Ursula von der Leyen said the Ukraine Fund fund aims to keep the Ukrainian state functioning while it "fights for freedom."She also called...
  9. Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan in talks to star in 'Beef' season 2

    Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan in talks to star in 'Beef' season 2

    Washington [USA], Netflix and A24 anthology series 'Beef' is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season, with negotiations underway to secure Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as its stars, following a debut season star that garnered widespread praise and multiple Emmy Awards. .Sources...
  10. Ukraine to start membership talks with EU next week: PM

    Ukraine to start membership talks with EU next week: PM

    "On June 25, we will hold a Ukraine-EU intergovernmental conference, which will mark the formal start of negotiations on our accession," Shmyhal said at a government meeting on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.After the summit, Ukraine and the EU will begin detailed technical negotiations...
  11. Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan signals willingness to hold talks with establishment

    Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan signals willingness to hold talks with establishment

    Islamabad, Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday hinted that he would "step back" from his position and engage in talks with the establishment if he was convinced that such a move would be in the country's best interest.Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party founder () signaled...
  12. German minister says deal will soon be reached to deport Afghans, Syrians

    German minister says deal will soon be reached to deport Afghans, Syrians

    “We are having concrete talks on this and we are confident that we will be able to achieve this for this group,” Feser said at a meeting with the interior ministers of Germany's 16 federal states outside Berlin on Thursday.Feser stressed that the number of such people is very small. He said...
  13. Will Smith in talks to star in sci-fi thriller 'Resistor'

    Will Smith in talks to star in sci-fi thriller 'Resistor'

    Los Angeles, Hollywood star Will Smith is in talks to lead an upcoming sci-fi thriller film for Sony Pictures.The film, titled "Resistor," is based on bestselling author Daniel Suarez's 2014 book "Influx," reports entertainment news outlet Deadline."Bullet Train" writer Jack Olkiewicz wrote...
  14. India-UK FTA after UK elections, India-EU FTA 8th round of talks between 24-28 June

    India-UK FTA after UK elections, India-EU FTA 8th round of talks between 24-28 June

    New Delhi [India], The long-awaited trade deal between India and the United Kingdom is likely to be signed after the completion of elections in the United Kingdom as officials from India and the United Kingdom met virtually on May 7 last month.Last month, the Commerce Ministry had organized a...
  15. Need to take forward the success of initiatives like PLI, FTA: Goyal

    Need to take forward the success of initiatives like PLI, FTA: Goyal

    New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday underlined the need to build on the success of initiatives such as production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes and free trade agreements (FTAs).Goyal took charge of the ministry for the second time and held detailed discussions...
  16. Samsung employees go on strike for the first time over stalled wage talks

    Samsung employees go on strike for the first time over stalled wage talks

    There have been several rounds of talks between the South Korean tech giant's management and the company's union since January, but they have failed to narrow their differences.If realized, it would mark the first-ever walkout by employees of a South Korean tech giant, Yonhap news agency...
  17. Government is preparing new strategy on free trade agreement

    Government is preparing new strategy on free trade agreement

    Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal recently led a two-day brainstorming session to chart a strategic course for India's future participation in the FT negotiations.The “Thinking Camp” saw active participation of senior government officials involved in India's FTA negotiations from various...
  18. Commerce Ministry working on standard operating procedure for FTA talks

    Commerce Ministry working on standard operating procedure for FTA talks

    New Delhi: The Commerce Ministry held discussions with experts, constituted authorities and senior officials from various departments on formulation of a standard operating procedure for free trade agreements and other related issues under the agreements, an official release said on Tuesday. ...
  19. DoC organizes 2-day brainstorming camp to prepare strategy, SOP for FTA

    DoC organizes 2-day brainstorming camp to prepare strategy, SOP for FTA

    New Delhi [India], Department of Commerce (DOC), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Center for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi organized a two-day think tank. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Strategy and Standard Operating Procedure...
  20. Yemen: 113 prisoners released with ICRC support

    Yemen: 113 prisoners released with ICRC support

    The ICRC described the unilateral release as a "positive step" towards reviving negotiations under the Stockholm Agreement.The Committee said, "We stand ready to play our role as a neutral mediator in facilitating the release, transfer and repatriation of detainees, as we did in 2020 and...
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