New Delhi, Oct 1 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, has brought glory to India, and the world is proud of him. New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Captain Smit Machchhar,…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — A senior Brazilian minister has called for urgent reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and universal rules governing global commerce, arguing that tariffs should not be used as instruments of coercion or discrimination. Brazil’s Minister of Development, Industry, Trade…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — A meeting of G20 trade ministers in Milwaukee has opened a wider debate over the future rules of global commerce, with the United States pressing major economies to reconsider long-established trade principles while seeking coordinated action against industrial overcapacity,…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that he met European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting here and reviewed progress towards the signing and entry into force of the…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Poland raised concerns at the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting over what it called the “weaponisation of trade in agricultural products”, saying Russia’s war against Ukraine and disruption of Black Sea trade had distorted global food supplies and hurt the Ukrainian economy.Poland’s…
Kabul, Oct 1 — At least nine civilians, including women and children, were killed, and 11 others were injured after Pakistani military airstrikes hit civilian homes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday.Condemning the "act of…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Brazil is expanding trade with India and other Asian economies as part of a strategy to diversify its global markets without replacing existing partners, a senior Brazilian minister has said, pointing to significant growth in commerce with New Delhi. Brazil’s Minister of…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — The United States has challenged one of the foundational principles of the global trading system, arguing that unconditional Most-Favoured-Nation treatment can prevent countries from responding effectively to unfair and distortive trade practices. US Trade Representative…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Poland wants India and the European Union to become much closer trade partners, with Warsaw viewing New Delhi as a global economic leader and a key partner for building stable commercial ties, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domanski has said. In an exclusive interview with…
New Delhi, Oct 1 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his "extraordinary courage" and "presence of mind" after his actions helped avert a major tragedy and save hundreds of lives. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Captain Smit…
New Delhi, Oct 1 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with the family members of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, who was injured after helping avert a major in-flight crisis, and lauded his bravery, people familiar with the matter said. "PM Modi has…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Brazil and India are exploring deeper defence cooperation, artificial intelligence, skills development and emerging economic sectors, with possible investment by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer in India also figuring in bilateral discussions, a senior Brazilian minister…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — India has cautioned against treating legitimate national measures to protect food security as the “weaponisation” of food, as G20 trade ministers began discussions on the use of coercive trade actions involving food and agricultural supplies. Commerce and Industry Minister…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Poland wants more Indian investment in clean energy, information technology and industrial sectors and is positioning itself as a gateway for Indian companies seeking access to the wider European Union market, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domanski has said. In an…
New Delhi, Oct 1 — Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot with flydubai, has been credited by Israeli officials with helping avert a major mid-air disaster after a violent altercation erupted in the cockpit of flight FZ1073. The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called on G20 economies to help build a "new international economic order", arguing that the global trading system designed decades ago is no longer equipped to address excess production, economic coercion, forced labour and other…
Washington, Oct 1 — A US federal judge ordered the State Department to continue processing specified diversity-visa applications for 10 days beyond the fiscal-year deadline, finding that the department had delayed complying with an earlier court order. US District Judge Edward Davila in California…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Brazil and India are moving towards substantially expanding the existing India-Mercosur preferential trade agreement, with the two sides completing work on terms of reference that could pave the way for negotiations on a broader trade arrangement, a senior Brazilian minister has…
Washington, Oct 1 — President Donald Trump told a White House audience to “watch” what Secretary of State Marco Rubio does with Cuba, singling out the Cuban-American diplomat while praising his handling of US foreign policy. “Watch what he does with Cuba. Watch what he does with Cuba,” Trump said…
Milwaukee, Oct 1 — Poland sees significant scope for expanding defence and space cooperation with India and plans to bring Polish space companies to the country as Warsaw doubles its investment in the sector, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domanski has said. In an exclusive interview with…
Ahmedabad, Oct 1 — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday praised Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073, who was injured after helping avert a major in-flight crisis, and said that the country and the state are "immensely proud" of him, calling him a "true…