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As Washington and Delhi work on a trade deal that had stalled over the imposition of tariffs and Indian purchase of Russian oil, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New York, has said “India is a relationship of critical importance” to the US and flagged “trade, defence, energy,…

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India, Morocco Sign Defence MoU; New Defence Wing Opens in Rabat

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi inked a Memorandum of Understanding in Rabat to deepen defence cooperation, covering joint exercises, military training, counter-terrorism, cyber defence, and more. India also inaugurated a new Defence Wing at its Rabat embassy to drive upcoming collaborations.   Read More…

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Will price of 10 gm gold reach Rs 2 lakh in 5 years? Should you sell, hold, or buy?

Gold has rallied in recent years as factors like geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and Trump tariffs have triggered safe-haven buying. Five years ago (September 19, 2020), spot gold (24K) was trading at Rs 51,619 per 10 gram on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). The price has now increased to Rs 1,09,388. A year…

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urges IT workers not to be saddened by new H-1B visa rule: ‘Do not live in fear’

The H-1B visa program has once again become a subject of debate after the Trump administration announced a major change. According to the new rule, companies in the United States that intend to employ foreign professionals will now be required to pay a hefty fee of $100,000, which amounts to nearly Rs 85 lakh. This…

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New GST rates take effect, PM Modi calls it a ‘savings festival’

The Union Government’s comprehensive overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as ‘GST 2.0’, came into effect on Monday, coinciding with the onset of Navratri. The new regime introduces a simplified tax structure, featuring reduced rates on essential goods and steeper levies on luxury and demerit items. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in…

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