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Foreign Affairs Editor, @WIONews. Bylines in @dna newspaper. Previously @DDnewsLive.
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India flagged off its first shipment—a JCB mini excavator made in Maharashtra—under the new India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on October 20, 2026. The FTA provides zero-duty access for 100% of Indian exports to New Zealand, covering engineering goods, pharma, textiles, and more.
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Reuters reports Trump cited the U.S. national interest for waiving measures under a law he signed last month.
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Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says he will lead the Team Canada mission to seek opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers.
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Axios reports the program is typically the first step toward an employer-sponsored green card, separate from H-1B visas.
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A post identifies the tanker as the Panama-flagged MT On Peace off Oman and says India condemned the attack.
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CNBC reports the planned plant would be the largest of its kind in U.S. history. NBC News, citing a White House official, says Mesabi Metallics aims to start production in 2030.
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A post relaying comments from India's foreign ministry spokesperson says the ministry is working closely with trade and industry bodies. Another says the tariff bill still needs Trump's signature.
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A post citing The Wall Street Journal says the measure targets the five biggest importers of Russian oil and gas. Moneycontrol reports India is unlikely to cut Russian oil imports, with alternatives remaining costly.
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A post quotes India reaffirming its commitment to energy security for 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing based on evolving market dynamics.
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Countries able to produce, refine or rely on stable suppliers are better off in a battle over commodities, one commentator argues.
