India, UK work to resolve trade pact hurdles as CETA rollout faces delays

India and the UK on Tuesday discussed the key issues delaying the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), as both sides reviewed progress under the trade pact signed in July last year.The issues came up during a meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and UK Permanent Secretary Amanda Brooks.“Engaged in extensive discussions…

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India tightens silver import curbs; DGFT approval now mandatory for grains, powder

India has tightened restrictions on silver imports by bringing additional categories, including silver grains and powder, under the restricted list and requiring prior government approval for shipments, according to a government order issued on Tuesday.Under the revised rules, imports of silver in the form of grains, powder, other forms, and products containing 99.9 per cent…

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US stock markets today (June 2, 2026): Alphabet slides on $80 billion stock sale plan, Wall Street rally loses steam

Wall Street’s record-breaking rally slowed on Tuesday as shares of Alphabet fell sharply after the Google parent announced plans to raise fresh capital to fund its growing investments in artificial intelligence.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent after hitting another all-time high a day earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 65 points, or 0.1…

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India-US agriculture cooperation discussed at USIBC-hosted meeting led by IFFCO chairman

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Tuesday said dialogue on India-US agricultural cooperation held in Washington, describing it as an important initiative to strengthen collaboration between the two countries in the farm sector.The discussions took place during a meeting hosted by USIBC with a PHDCCI delegation led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani.Following the engagement, USIBC…

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RBI MPC meeting: Will the central bank cut, pause or hike rates amid Middle East crisis & inflation fears? What economists say

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its three-day meeting on Tuesday amid growing inflation concerns, with a majority of economists and treasury heads expecting the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged this week while signalling a tighter stance later in the financial year, PTI reported.The six-member MPC, headed by RBI…

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Petrol, diesel price hikes could push up inflation and transport costs, says Crisil

Rising petrol and diesel prices could rekindle inflationary pressures in the economy by increasing transportation, logistics and manufacturing costs, with the impact likely to be felt across food and consumer goods categories in the coming months, according to a Crisil report released on Tuesday.Petrol and diesel prices have risen by around Rs 7.5 per litre…

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Delhi jobseeker says he spent ₹14,000 flying to Hyderabad for interview, only to be rejected in 10 mins

AI image for representive purpose The story of a Delhi jobseeker who travelled to Hyderabad for an interview, spending about ₹14,000 on flight tickets and reportedly being turned down in 10 minutes, has led to a wider discussion online about hiring practices, travel reimbursements and the growing desperation among candidates in a tough job market.A…

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H-1B hiring boost: Nvidia offers top salaries despite slowdown in foreign recruitment

At a time when many technology companies are cutting jobs, slowing recruitment and reducing sponsorship of foreign workers, Nvidia appears to be moving in the opposite direction. The artificial intelligence chip giant has continued to aggressively hire overseas talent through the H-1B visa programme.Federal filings show Nvidia secured certification for around 1,200 H-1B positions during…

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