On privacy, the Ministry said it is clear that the right to privacy is limited, and shall be restricted on the basis of legitimate State aim, necessity and proportionality
Farmers also warned that if India signs a trade deal with the US, the latter could import raw sugar from Brazil, process it in the US, and then export it to India—hurting the domestic sugar industry
Government officials have maintained that India is aiming to sign a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by the end of the year, which would provide market access in labour-intensive sectors
Regulations on cross-border data flows are among the most contentious topics in trade agreements with the Western countries, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
In the pact, India is offering 82.7 per cent of its tariff lines or product categories, which cover 95.3 per cent of EFTA exports, of which more than 80 per cent of imports are gold.
The statement from the governor comes a day after consumer price index (CPI) inflation slowed to a 77-month low of 2.1 per cent in June compared to 2.82 per cent in May.
As expected, the oil and gas industry – long a key backer of Trump’s presidential campaigns – welcomed the OBBBA’s push to expand fossil fuel production.
According to US-based non-profit Center for Global Development, India stands to lose slightly less than $500 million in formal remittances due to the imposition of the tax.
This comes as India is expected to partially open its agricultural sectors owing to US demands to allow genetically modified (GM) products such as soya and to remove regulations preventing US dairy products from entering India.
According to the Finance Minister, agriculture and dairy have been among the “very big red lines,” where a high degree of caution has been exercised, during the BTA talks with the US.
The New York-headquartered think tank estimates that India’s electric car manufacturing capacity will outstrip domestic demand by 1.1–2.1 million units over the next five years.
India's nominal GDP for 2025 (FY26) is expected to be USD 4.187 billion, marginally more than the likely GDP of Japan, which is estimated at USD 4.187 billion, the IMF had said.
The confidence comes following Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit last week to Washington, aimed at giving fresh impetus to the ongoing trade talks.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, “India’s goods and services exports have shown healthy growth during the first month of the new financial year, and there are visible green shoots in sectors such as gems and jewellery.”
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
