Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal indicates that a trade agreement is nearing completion. Certain matters still require negotiation. Once these are resolved, the agreement can be signed.
The US and India are working to establish terms for preferential access. India's current trade policies make it easier to offer concessions.
Further details about the agreement will be announced after the US makes additional concessions to India, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
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Nashik: Competitive exam teachers, students and concerned stakeholders submitted a memorandum to the Nashik District Collector demanding immediate reforms to ensure transparency, confidentiality, accountability and restoration of student trust in the Maharashtra Public Service Co...
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Mumbai is experiencing a significant shift towards eco-friendly celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi as the city prepares for the iconic festival honouring Lord Ganesha’s birthday. This year, many devotees are opting for sustainable idols and environmentally conscious festivities. Ac...
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Pune: The contractual manpower arrangement at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Pune, has come under scrutiny, with Maharashtra NSUI General Secretary Krishna Sathe questioning the continued appointment of the same contractor through repeated exte...
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Nashik: A meeting between 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem and Maharashtra State Minority Commission chairman Pyare Khan took place during Khan’s inspection visit to Nashik Road Central Prison on September 8. During the interaction, Salem reportedly claimed that he had...
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BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has once again dismissed speculation that he could join the Congress, making it clear that his decision to return to the private sector should not be interpreted as a political shift. “Never joining those guys. I RESPECT @BJP4India & even more I am a...
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Pune: Why do so many two-wheeler riders in Pune continue to ride without helmets despite helmet rules being in place? A viral Instagram video has attempted to answer that question by revisiting one of Pune’s most unusual civic controversies. The video traces the city’s long-runni...
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Next education minister likely to be from ABVP? It is widely believed that the next education minister in the Modi Cabinet will be from the ABVP. A couple of names have already started doing the rounds. India’s diplomatic push for peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict is bearing fruit...
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“There is a renewed interest among Russian enterprises in Indian products, reflecting a broader effort to diversify bilateral trade. While Indian exports to Russia have grown consistently over the years, they remain significantly lower in value, highlighting immense untapped pote...
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Two books, REWIRED! – Reprogram Your Mind. Redesign Your Life. by Shashank Patil and Walk With Me Across the World by Padma Shashank Patil, were launched at an event held at Gardenia Banquets, Garden Court Hotel, Andheri West, Mumbai, on September 5. The event brought together fa...
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The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ramnarain Ruia College Employees’ Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. was held on 8 September 2026 at Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai, under the chairmanship of the Society’s Chairman, Mr. Pravin B. Dalvi. A significant outcome of...
