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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Automakers are gearing up to launch a range of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on a variety of fuels, starting this year-end as the government aggressively promotes biofuels to cut emissions and reduce the country's dependence on costly oil imports.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The emergence of Australia as a viable source of pulses, as well as growing local production of the commodity, have brought relief for India, that has traditionally depended on Canada for the bulk of its lentils imports. A murder in Canada last year has escalated into a diplomatic conflict between the two countries, casting a shadow over trade relations.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Indian government is considering a safeguard duty on steel imports to curb the influx of cheap steel into the country and protect the domestic industry. Imported steel, especially from China, costs about 30% less than domestic steel even with customs duty factored in, according to industry estimates.

Cuba’s biggest blackout in at least two years left millions without power and prompted the government to announce emergency measures to slash demand

China at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), turning the heat on non-transparent subsidies that lead to an influx of low-priced, poor-quality goods into the country, harming its local industries. New Delhi flagged concerns over several trade issues during a review of Beijing's trade policies. It highlighted China's cross-border data regulations and laws, export control measures on critical raw materials, and non-tariff barriers that adversely impact pharma exports, besides export bans on critical minerals.

British Airways and Air India preparing to mount new flights to capitalise on the travel boom. London is one of the most lucrative destinations for carriers connecting to India as the British capital is home to a large Indian diaspora besides being a leading tourist and business destination for Indians. British Airways operates 56 daily flights from Heathrow to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. It will add a new daily Delhi-Heathrow flight from April next year which will augment the carrier's total flights to India to 63 per week.

The United States says it is disappointed with a decision by the Swiss government not to adopt all measures in the latest round of European Union sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently announced that his country has successfully attracted $400bn in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with plans to bring in an additional $150bn by 2029. This new investment cycle will be spearheaded by the Investment Council. During his address at the Astana International Forum, President Tokayev highlighted the significant political reforms underway, which aim to bolster stability and cater to the democratic aspirations of the populace. He cited the recent referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant as evidence of Kazakhstan's commitment to democratic values. In addition to attracting foreign capital, Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to regional cooperation, particularly within Central Asia. He noted the beneficial impacts of increased collaboration among neighboring countries and highlighted the significant transformations in the region over the past decade.

BRICS Summit in his country, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday asserted that the grouping is not «anti-West», but is just «non-West», also recalling that this is member state India's stand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. At an interaction with a group of foreign journalists here, Putin said the doors of BRICS were not closed to new members. He said as the grouping develops even the non-member countries will benefit economically. He accused the United States of trying to stem development in China. «It's like telling the sun not to rise,» he said.

Vladimir Putin said he was grateful for the concern expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the war in Ukraine. Asked at a media interaction here whether he saw a role for India in negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine, he referred to his interactions with Modi, whom he described as a «friend», and said his country was grateful for this. Putin said it was difficult to specify a timeline on ending the war, and setting one will be difficult and counterproductive. The Russian leader blamed America and NATO for pushing Russia into the war, and said his country will prevail.

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The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end

One example is 27-year-old PhD student Jane Xue, who decided to send her two-year-old Samoyed, OK, to work at a dog cafe in Fuzhou. For Xue, it’s a win-win situation. “It’s just like sending a child to school,” she told CNN. «OK gets to play with other dogs and won’t feel lonely, and we save on the cost of running the air conditioning all day.» Xue and her partner, who are often out on weekends, found the cafe job a perfect way for OK to socialize.

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Cyprus banks say their exposure to risky Russian and Ukrainian businesses shrunk by more than 13,000 clients and 35,000 accounts amounting to $2.17 billion in the year after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of its neighbor as they fully adhered to sanctions that...

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Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration being held in the center of Rome