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Mumbai: India is exploring the possibility of strengthening its energy partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by sourcing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Gulf nation, while also working on expanding strategic petroleum reserves to bolster the country's...

Washington: President Donald Trump has justified the pending US arms sale to Taiwan to Chinese President Xi Jinping by downplaying it as just one of many sales Washington makes around the world -- even asking Xi if he'd be in the market for US arms,...

Bhubaneswar: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Monday said he will fight against the MMDR Act "till his last breath" to "safeguard the future of Gen Z". Addressing a massive BJD rally outside the Odisha Assembly demanding the repeal of the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation)...

New Delhi: Supreme Court Monday refused to grant an interim stay on the imposition of merchant discount rate (MDR) on specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 coming into effect from October 15. The top court agreed to examine the challenge to the imposition of...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Assembly witnessed noisy scenes for the fifth consecutive working day Monday as Opposition BJD and Congress MLAs staged protests against the MMDR Act, prompting the adjournment of the proceedings till 4 pm. As soon as the House assembled for Question Hour at 10.30...

Washington: India has been included among countries eligible for zero US tariffs on several categories of speciality pharmaceutical products and ingredients, offering targeted relief to one of America’s leading sources of medicines. The US Commerce Department published the list as Washington prepares to impose a...

Washington:  The United States has partially lifted antidumping and countervailing-duty orders on certain aluminium can stock imported from India. The US Commerce Department announced the final results of its changed-circumstances reviews in a notice applicable from September 24. The decision covers qualifying aluminium can stock...

Washington: The US will ship agricultural products and medical devices to China in exchange for household goods, toys and other products at lower tariffs under the trade arrangement announced during President Xi Jinping's visit to America. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the US-China Board...

New Delhi: Bank unions Sunday deferred their three-day nationwide strike following assurance from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on their demands, including a five-day work week. The strike call beginning Monday was given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which coincides with half-yearly...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism Department Sunday signed MoUs to facilitate the establishment of homestays and promotion of adventure and heritage tourism in the state. The department signed an MoU with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide financial support for homestays, in the presence...