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PM Modi, President Trump order officials to fast-track India-US trade agreement

PM Modi, President Trump order officials to fast-track India-US trade agreement

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have instructed officials to take forward discussions on a bilateral trade agreement as quickly as possible and the US Trade Representative will visit India next week for further talks in this connection, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit on June 17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo) The trade deal was one of the important issues that figured in the meeting between Modi and Trump on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian on Wednesday as there is a need to ensure “some kind of certainty” in trade-related matters with the US, Misri told a media briefing in Paris. The two leaders hadn’t met in the past 16 months simply because Modi had not travelled to the US after February 2025 — when he last met Trump in Washington — and the US President had not visited India, and Wednesday’s meeting was held in a “good atmosphere”, Misri …

QS World University Rankings, Free Trade Agreement and Small Modular Reactor

QS World University Rankings, Free Trade Agreement and Small Modular Reactor

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Trade to sailor safety, Modi and Trump look to turn a new page Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. What’s the ongoing story: In their first meeting in over a year following the strain in bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Wednesday walked the tightrope, projecting a positive path ahead with a trade deal soon, a strategic commitment to security, and remarks that rekindled hopes of skilled Indian professionals. Key Points to Ponder: • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump first meeting in over a year-what were the highlights of the meeting? • The relationship between India and the US-know in brief • How has the relationship between India and the US changed after operation Sindoor? • What are the areas of cooperation between India and the US? • What are the contentious issues between India and the US? • What steps and measures taken by GOI …

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7 | India News

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7 | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 18, 2026 04:00 AM IST European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU will sign the Free Trade Agreement with India by the end of the year. She made this comment after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. In another development, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz invited Modi to visit Germany later this year. European Union’s von der Leyen posted on X, “Dear @narendramodi, it is a pleasure to meet again so soon. Since we have concluded the mother of all trade deals, we have been moving fast to deliver on our commitments. We will sign the Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. And accelerate work on an investment agreement.” “We will also step up security & defence cooperation,” she said, adding that EU and India will join forces for better connectivity by advancing IMEC, the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with the President …

US-Iran peace agreement: Energy worries far from over, India keeps fingers crossed | Explained News

US-Iran peace agreement: Energy worries far from over, India keeps fingers crossed | Explained News

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This is the closest the two countries have come to a deal since the West Asia war began in late February, raising hopes of a pick-up in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. But energy and shipping experts, though optimistic, are approaching the development with considerable caution. India, which depends heavily on West Asian imports to meet its oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) needs, is watching the developments closely. Government sources said they hoped the deal would ease energy flows from the region, but are not fully convinced yet. Oil and gas sector insiders are similarly optimistic about the prospect of Iranian oil and gas returning to international markets as part of the agreement, but remain wary of counting on it. The key concern is most of the deal’s terms are still unknown. It remains to be seen how the agreement — if signed — will play out in the fraught waters of the strait, which used to carry a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows before …

Oppn. accuses Kochi Mayor of ‘abuse of power’ over extension of biomining agreement

Oppn. accuses Kochi Mayor of ‘abuse of power’ over extension of biomining agreement

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The Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Saturday (May 30, 2026) sought to corner Mayor V.K. Minimol, accusing her of ‘abuse of power’ by illegally extending the agreement with the company engaged in biomining legacy waste after the expiry of the original contract, without consulting the council. LDF parliamentary party leader V.A. Sreejith had written to the Corporation secretary on Friday (May 29, 2026) raising the matter. In his letter, he alleged that the decision taken at the council meeting on January 27 was erroneously recorded in the minutes. He pointed out that the decision to place the file before the council after the National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) completed its survey to estimate the volume of legacy waste remaining to be biomined and after securing legal opinion had been violated. Raising the issue in the council, Mr. Sreejith registered the Opposition’s protest against the decision to extend the agreement with Bhumi Green Energy on March 13, 2026, after the expiry of its term, without consulting the council. “The renewed agreement must be scrapped,” he …

Lulu & Dante Come To An Agreement; Carly Makes A Plea While Kristina Gets Big News

Lulu & Dante Come To An Agreement; Carly Makes A Plea While Kristina Gets Big News

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General Hospital Spoilers(Photo Credit –X) The previous week on General Hospital, Emma had a breakdown over Anna, with Felicia and Gio supporting her. Meanwhile, Joss tried to make her escape but failed. Carly and Valentin clashed over his decision to go rescue Anna. And lastly, Britt secretly left town with Rocco. The drama, the worry, the secrets, the shock, the confrontations, the big moves, and more are about to get heated in the coming weeks. Here’s what fans can expect from the May 26, 2026, episode of General Hospital when they tune in to CBS to watch the daytime drama set in Los Angeles. General Hospital Spoilers: May 26, 2026 The episode on Tuesday features Lulu and Dante coming to an agreement. The two have been clashing over the fate of their son Rocco and have not been on the same page. Lulu wanted to run away with Rocco, while Dante was strictly against that. But now Britt and Rocco have run away together. And this has brought Lulu and Dante together as they scramble …

Maharashtra extends RTE deadline as Director clears air on rent agreement rumors

Maharashtra extends RTE deadline as Director clears air on rent agreement rumors

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2 min readPuneApr 21, 2026 07:25 PM IST The Maharashtra Directorate of Primary Education has extended the confirmation date for Right to Education (RTE) admissions till April 30, 2026. The confirmation process commenced on April 11 till April 20. Considering the slow response of confirmations, the date has been extended till April 30. A total of 2,89,286 students in the state had applied for the 25 per cent RTE quota admissions for the academic year 2026-27. Out of these, 1,05,811 candidates were selected in the RTE lottery on April 10. Till 4:30 pm on April 21, 42,827 have confirmed their admission under this quota. Last year, over 88,000 students had confirmed admissions under the RTE quota after the final admission rounds.Sharad Gosavi, Director of Primary Education, said, “If there are any technical difficulties the parents can contact the local education officers and they will help them out. Even the the number of admissions seem low right now, 35-40 per cent of admissions are done. There will be more admissions in the coming 10 days and …

Ceasefire without nuclear agreement is `hoax,` says ex-MoS MJ Akbar

Ceasefire without nuclear agreement is `hoax,` says ex-MoS MJ Akbar

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MJ Akbar, former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, said that Iran`s nuclear program is the eye of the storm in the US-Iran war, and if the ceasefire was announced without considering it, it is a hoax. Speaking to ANI, Akbar said that the war was an exercise in political hysteria for purposes that are not fully comprehensible. “I do not believe that a ceasefire could have been announced without a broad agreement on key factors. Obviously, Iran`s nuclear program has to be one of the major factors, because if you don`t have an agreement on that, then this is a hoax. The point of fact is that one day before this war began, America and Iran had agreed even on the language, which leaves the world perplexed as to what this war was about. If, on the eve of the war, you had accepted an agreement in which Iran had also accepted America`s language, then the war was an exercise in political hysteria for purposes that are not fully comprehensible,” he said. Akbar …

Friends and collaborators: Akshay, Priyadarshan count their many points of agreement

Friends and collaborators: Akshay, Priyadarshan count their many points of agreement

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Mumbai, There are no disagreements, says Akshay Kumar. The word does not exist in our dictionary, chimes in Priyadarshan. The actor and the director in perfect sync as they ready for their next release, “Bhoot Bangla”, which follows multiple comedies, most of them hits. Friends and collaborators: Akshay, Priyadarshan count their many points of agreement The duo first worked together in 2000 cult comedy “Hera Pheri”, a film credited with transforming Akshay’s image from an action star to a hero who can also bring in the laughs. There was little looking back after that with the partnership leading to “Garam Masala”, “Bhaagam Bhaag”, “Bhool Bhulaiyya”, “De Dana Dan” and “Khatta Meetha”. Have there been any disagreements in this long collaboration? Not at all, they both answer. “If I tell him, ‘Sir, this looks nice?’, and he says, ‘No’, then I don’t do it. There’s no disagreement,” Akshay told PTI in a joint interview with Priyadarshan. “That word, that meaning is not there in our dictionary,” the director added. Their next venture “Bhoot Bangla” their first …

Natanz uranium enrichment facility, IFD Agreement

Natanz uranium enrichment facility, IFD Agreement

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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on  International Relations to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for March 2026. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 Relevance: The Natanz uranium enrichment facility is frequently in news due to tensions over nuclear proliferation. It is important for UPSC, as it can be directly linked with current affairs and locations related to nuclear infrastructure and strategic issues. Explanation: — The US and Israel mounted an attack on Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility on Saturday, long regarded as Iran’s main enrichment site. — “Following the criminal attacks by the United States and the usurping Zionist regime against our country, the … Natanz enrichment complex was targeted this morning,” the Tasnim news agency said, citing the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, on Saturday. — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage to the site, specifically to its entrance …