FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’ – Times of India

FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’ – Times of India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed that India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) prioritize domestic industry interests through extensive stakeholder consultations, carefully balancing offensive and defensive needs. He emphasized pursuing trade pacts with complementary economies, ensuring national and public interests are upheld. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is shaping its…

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Drama! Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood for playing in IPL over national duty: ‘We’ve seen concerns …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Drama! Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood for playing in IPL over national duty: ‘We’ve seen concerns …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Mitchell Johnson and Josh Hazlewood (Agency Photos) Mitchell Johnson, former Australian fast bowler, has criticised Josh Hazlewood for choosing to play in the Indian Premier League over preparing for the World Test Championship final against South Africa.Hazlewood, 34, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, returned to the IPL after its temporary suspension due to India-Pakistan…

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Students raise serious concerns over errors in NEET-UG papers | India News – Times of India

Students raise serious concerns over errors in NEET-UG papers | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: NEET-UG 2025, held on May 4, was conducted securely, thanks to enhanced security measures put in place by ministry of education, in coordination with state authorities. However, students and parents/guardians have raised serious concerns over errors in the question paper and delays in redressal of grievances, urging National Testing Agency (NTA) to respond…

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Harvard vs. Trump round two: US blocks foreign students over national security concerns – Times of India

Harvard vs. Trump round two: US blocks foreign students over national security concerns – Times of India

Trump blocks foreign students from entering Harvard over security concerns In a sweeping proclamation issued Wednesday evening, Trump barred the entry of foreign students under Harvard-hosted student and exchange visitor visas, citing national security concerns. The order, effective immediately, suspends new admissions under the F, M, and J visa categories, halting the arrival of students…

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Columbia University faces loss of accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns

Columbia University faces loss of accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns

The US Department of Education has formally notified Columbia University’s accrediting agency that the university is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws, citing its alleged failure to protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests on campus. This alleged violation means Columbia “fails to meet the standards for accreditation,” according to the department. “Columbia University acted with…

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‘Ties are built on basis of sensitivities to each other’s concerns’: India’s strong message to Turkey, China for backing Pakistan | India News – Times of India

‘Ties are built on basis of sensitivities to each other’s concerns’: India’s strong message to Turkey, China for backing Pakistan | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said it expects Turkey and China, both countries with close ties to Pakistan, to urge Islamabad to end its support for cross-border terrorism. Addressing a question about India-Turkey relations, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said that “relations are built on the basis of sensitivities to each other’s concerns.“Pakistan used Turkish drones…

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US markets open lower, Dow plunges over 250 points amid Moody’s downgrade and debt concerns – Times of India

US markets open lower, Dow plunges over 250 points amid Moody’s downgrade and debt concerns – Times of India

US stock marketstoday: US stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating, citing concerns over escalating federal debt and long-term fiscal slippage.The downgrade rattled investor confidence, triggering broad-based selling across equities and lifting market volatility.At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 288.77 points or 0.68…

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