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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UK regulator tells Universities: Defend free speech, even if it’s uncomfortable – Times of India

UK regulator tells Universities: Defend free speech, even if it’s uncomfortable – Times of India

British universities are facing a reckoning over the boundaries of speech and academic freedom. In newly issued guidance, the Office for Students, the UK’s higher education regulator, has warned institutions that shielding students from legal but controversial ideas poses a threat to core academic principles.The message is unambiguous: Students must not only be allowed to…

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‘Free of cost’: EC counters Rahul Gandhi’s voter roll demand; says polls details already provided | India News – Times of India

‘Free of cost’: EC counters Rahul Gandhi’s voter roll demand; says polls details already provided | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After repeated attacks on the Election Commission by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the chief electoral officer of Maharashtra on Monday advised the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to download the voter rolls of the Maharashtra legislative elections from its website — “free of cost”.Hours after Rahul asked the EC to specify…

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Morning news wrap: ‘Free ticket’ rumour sparked stadium chaos; Trump bars foreign students from coming to Harvard, and more | India News – Times of India

Morning news wrap: ‘Free ticket’ rumour sparked stadium chaos; Trump bars foreign students from coming to Harvard, and more | India News – Times of India

The stampede broke out at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium after rumours of free ticket distribution at Gate No. 7, causing chaos. In a major move, US president Donald Trump has barred new foreign students from enrolling at Harvard University. NIA carried out terror-related raids at 32 locations across five districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress MP…

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Free Aadhaar updates available only until June 14: All you need to know | India News – Times of India

Free Aadhaar updates available only until June 14: All you need to know | India News – Times of India

Aadhaar cardholders have until June 14, 2025, to update their identity and address documents online for free, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced. After this date, any updates will require a visit to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and attract a fee of Rs 50.As per UIDAI rules, Aadhaar holders must update their…

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Madras High Court stays suspension of student over ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti | India News – Times of India

Madras High Court stays suspension of student over ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti | India News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Madras HC has stayed the May 25 decision of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) in Sriperumbudur to suspend a second-year PG student for defacing hostel property by painting ‘Jai Bhim’ and ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti in his hostel room.Justice T V Thamilselvi directed the institute to allow the student and petitioner, S…

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