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Scotch whisky and electric vehicles and mobility of skilled workers are yet to be resolved in the proposed trade pact between India and the UK, and are likely to be taken up in the next round of talks in January, an official said on Friday. India is also considering discussing longer transition period and tax restoration for its exporters once the UK's carbon border tax on imported goods kicks in from 2027, as part of the trade pact. Yet, New Delhi remains hopeful of closing three trade pacts — with the UK, Oman and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — early next year, the official said. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland comprise the EFTA. In the negotiations with the UK, the two sides have resolved most of the issues related to rules of origin and intellectual property rights chapters, the official said. The pact has 26 chapters. The UK's demand for liberalisation of norms in services sectors like banking, insurance, and legal, and India's ask for easy movement of professionals are some of the unresolved issues.

seat-sharing talks for the Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra are already showing the fault lines between one key ally and one prospective ally of the Congress humiliating the grand old party leadership in the state. While Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's Prakash Ambedkar described the state Congress leaders as «donkeys», the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction of Shiv Sena had on Friday said that the state Congress leadership did not matter. «Those who are speaking (in the state Congress) do not have any powers.

defence synergy and trade links in 2024 and remain steadfast in securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mukesh Aghi, the President and CEO of the US-India Partnership Forum (USISPF) also said that as the world moves into 2024, now the fastest-growing major economy and the most populous nation in the world has a «bolder vision.

NEW DELHI : Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp, advocates for boosting demand for electric powertrains in India by promoting the adoption of hybrid vehicles alongside electric vehicles (EVs). The automaker believes that by fostering demand for both hybrid EVs (HEVs) and battery EVs (BEVs) India can achieve the scale to develop a competitive local production of electrified technologies, a top company official told Mint on Friday.

NEW DELHI : Output of eight core infrastructure sectors expanded 7.8% in November, but the growth was the slowest since June 2023, official data showed on Friday. This represents a decrease from the 12% expansion seen in October and is down from the 5.7% growth recorded in November last year. Coal and refinery products saw double-digit increases, while cement and crude oil production declined.

New Delhi, December 29, 2023 —In a thrilling New Year revelation, CubotSmartphone.com announces an unprecedented offer for Indian buyers to acquire the all-new CUBOT 5G Smartphone, featuring 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, at an unbelievable price of only ₹4999. Pre-booking has already commenced on the official website: cubotsmartphone.com. CubotSmartphone.com, a leading name in innovative mobile technology, is proud to present the New CUBOT 5G Smartphone, a budget-friendly powerhouse that promises to redefine the smartphone experience in India.

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Delhi: In the capital city, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed 2,500 personnel to manage traffic, with a particular focus on key areas such as Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas, and South Extension markets. An additional 250 teams will be dedicated to checking instances of drunken driving on New Year's Eve.

NEW DELHI : The government plans to certify individuals who may not have the prescribed qualifications to be healthcare practitioners but bear knowledge gained from previous generations for certain treatments, such as for snake bites, jaundice, and bone-setting, two officials said. “They have the expertise and experience, but they do not have any qualification or formal degrees and it stands in the way of their social acceptance," one of them said.

NEW DELHI : Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday said it might ease the proposed rumour verification norms applicable for the top 100 listed companies, after several firms raised concerns. In a fresh discussion paper on Thursday, Sebi has proposed changes to rules for verification of market rumours, tweaking of a 24-hour timeline for verification, and proposed some changes in rules regarding pricing of preferential issuances, buybacks and deals.

NEW DELHI : The government is considering a 50% duty on the export of molasses. The idea is to ensure enough supplies to meet the target for cleaner and more efficient ethanol-blended petrol, two officials aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity. India is the world’s largest molasses exporter, contributing about 25% to global trade.

New Delhi: Dera Ki Gali, where terrorists ambushed an Army convoy killing four soldiers last week, is barely a few kilometres away from Bufliaz, the starting point of the 84-km Mughal Road, a relatively easier access to the Valley than the Banihal Tunnel, whose usage is curbed at times for security reasons. In many ways, this is the junction where J&K's politics wrestles with its complex security environment. Voting percentages start to dip while security forces begin to dominate along a less-trodden road axis across the Pir Panjal Pass to Shopian in south Kashmir.

Amrit Bharat Express trains, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off on December 30 from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, are equipped with the latest technology to ensure that passengers do not feel any jerk at any point of the journey, railway officials have said. The trains will run between Darbhanga in Bihar and Anand Vihar in Delhi via Ayodhya, and Malda Town in West Bengal and Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminus in Bengaluru. With the help of semi-coupler technology, a unique innovation in train operations, Amrit Bharat trains offer a smooth journey across various destinations running at a maximum speed of 130 km.

NEW DELHI : India is expected to sign a much-awaited deal on two more pillars of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework—clean economy and fair economy—early next year, two officials aware of the matter said. India’s law ministry is currently vetting proposals for IPEF’s clean economy and fair economy pillars, following which the commerce ministry will move for cabinet approval, the officials said. “Both the pillars are very important for the country.

NEW DELHI : Rules detailing KYC-based age verification and consent mechanisms under the Digital Personal Data Privacy Act will be issued for industry consultation next week, Union minister of state for information technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said in an interview with Mint. Industry stakeholders will get four weeks for the consultation process, with the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) setting a tentative deadline of 31 January to notify the DPDP rules. The rules will include offering details on “consent management, age-gating and other areas," Chandrasekhar said.

economic ties with India, while meeting the country’s top diplomat, currently on a five-day visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that despite the challenges faced by both countries, economic ties are developing rapidly. “There is no doubt that Russian-Indian trade will exceed the significant milestone of $50 billion by the end of this year, and set a new historical maximum,” Manturov remarked.

New Delhi, January 1, 2024 - Roadserve, India's leading 24x7 roadside assistance company, has launched an empowering initiative - Lifetime Free Roadside Assistance for women drivers. This pioneering offering aims to address the unique challenges faced by women on the road and provide them with reliable support during breakdowns. Many car drivers have experienced anxiety and frustration following an unexpected breakdown or accident while driving solo when there’s no reliable local assistance.

Israeli firm NSO Group, is used to gain access to someone's phone messages and emails, peruse photos, eavesdrop on calls, track locations and even film the owner with the camera Notably, the Pegasus spyware is only sold to governments or security agencies -- against journalists and activists in dozens of countries, including India. The investigation revealed that the Pegasus spyware had been extensively used against journalists and activists in dozens of countries, including India.

death sentence of eight Navy ex-personnel has been reduced, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. «We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences have been reduced,» said MEA. «The detailed judgement is awaited.

Palm Court, The Gaurs Sarovar Premiere, Greater Noida 4. BFF New Year's Eve with Kanika Kapoor, Mankirt Aulakh and Akhil Sachdeva and more, Leisure Valley Ground, Gurugram 5. A Night of Sufi Music by Traditional Nizami Brothers followed by DJ Asad, Home Delhi, Vasant Kunj 6.

Mint takes a look into previous incidents targeting the Israeli embassy in India, and possible reasons. On the evening of 26 December, a loud blast occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. There were no casualties but the incident has heightened fears of possible attacks on Israeli citizens in India.