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India-EU Free Trade Deal Creates a Two-Billion-Person Economic Zone: EU President Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the conclusion of the long-awaited India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), describing it as a historic milestone for bilateral relations. The leaders on both sides have referred to the pact as the “mother of all deals” due to its scale, economic significance, and far-reaching impact.The…

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Odisha bandh tomorrow: Navnirmal Farmers organisation calls for bandh from 6 am to 2 pm

The Congress and CPI have expressed full support for the bandh call.Bhubaneswar: The Navnirman Farmers organisation has called for a bandh in Odisha tomorrow. The bandh has been called from 6 am to 2 pm.Along with the Navnirman Kishan Organization, the Navnirman Yuvachhatra Organization has also joined this bandh call.The Congress and CPI have expressed…

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Shehnaaz Gill’s Brother Shehbaz’s Birthday Wish: ‘Everything I Am Today Is Because Of You’

Mumbai: As actress Shehnaaz Gill celebrates her 31st birthday on Tuesday, brother Shehbaz Badesha wished his sister with an emotional post on social media.Shehbaz claimed that “Everything I am today is because of you and your love”.He took to his official Instagram handle and wished the ‘Bigg Boss 13’ contestant with the following words, “Happy Birthday…

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“India-EU FTA empowers shared commitment towards democracy, rule of law”: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the recently signed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a milestone that empowers the shared commitment of both sides towards democracy and the rule of law, while complementing India’s existing agreements with the United Kingdom and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).“Just yesterday, a massive agreement…

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Banks to Remain Open Despite Nationwide Strike by Bank Employees Today

Despite a nationwide strike called by bank employees across India, banks will remain open today and continue to provide services to customers, according to official sources. The strike has been organised primarily to press the demand for a five-day workweek, with all Saturdays declared as holidays.The strike has been called by the United Forum of…

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Not normal to tolerate Pakistan’s continued use of terror as instrument of state policy: India

United Nations, 27/1: In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistan’s continued use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, as New Delhi hit back at Islamabad’s envoy for advancing a “false and self-serving account of operation sindoor. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni…

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