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24.02 / 18:05
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No small potatoes, Mr. Trump: America needs Canadian farmers
Tom Campbell has lived the American Dream. A dream that had its beginnings in the nutrient-rich soils of North Dakota’s Red River Valley, where, once upon a time, he was raised as the son of a humble mail carrier in a swath of country characterized by rich and prosperous sugar beet and potato farmers.
24.02 / 17:37
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To trade softly on US toes: How should India navigate Trump’s time-bound reciprocal tariff gauntlet?
Donald Trump has put India on a tough timeline on trade and reciprocal tariffs. While India and the US agreed on Feb 13 to conclude the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by Sept-Oct, US Trade Representative (USTR) has simultaneously put into motion actions on reciprocal tariffs with an April 1 deadline, also set by Trump.
24.02 / 17:37
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Blackstone, Panchshil to set up India’s largest data center with Rs 20,000-crore investment
Blackstone Group, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and its development partner Panchshil Realty are planning to develop India’s single largest hyperscale data center with 500 MW capacity in Navi Mumbai with an investment of over Rs 20,000 crore, said persons with direct knowledge of the development.
24.02 / 15:55
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Electronic, electrical goods industry should target USD 100 bn exports in next 5-7 yrs: Goyal
Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He said the export volume of electronic goods ranks second in the country against 167th in 2015.
24.02 / 12:43
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Nordic, Baltic countries pledge more military aid for Ukraine
Nordic and Baltic countries on Monday pledged to increase military aid to Ukraine, three years after the country was invaded by Russia. The announcement came as leaders of Nordic and Baltic countries visited Kyiv, reiterating their support for Ukraine.
24.02 / 12:21
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India, UK to resume fair trade deal negotiations: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday said India and the United Kingdom have resumed negotiations towards a trade deal between the two countries.
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Managing finances across borders? Finding the right collaborators is crucial.
Receiving an inheritance can be complex, especially if it involves cross-border transfers. Diya (name changed), a 60-year-old woman, found herself in a difficult situation when her father passed away in February 2023. She had dual US and Norway citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, and had been living in Norway with her husband for more than seven years. Her parents lived in the US for 20 years before moving back to India during the covid-19 pandemic.
24.02 / 10:51
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Global news wrap: Monetary policies, Trump’s threats, Buffett’s defence
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every month, Mint’s Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.
24.02 / 09:51
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SIP or stock trading? Ankur Warikoo on India's biggest money battle
Ankur Warikoo, an entrepreneur, content creator and author, in a social media post highlighted India's contrasting realities: Some struggle with losses in stock market trading, while others steadily grow wealth through SIPs. This duality fuels both optimism, Warikoo said. He also gives another example: One side lost in mindless scrolling, while the other builds startups.
24.02 / 09:51
24.02 / 08:33
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Arun Maira: Don’t let techo-optimism over AI crowd out concerns of equity
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. No business or government would like to be left behind in the artificial intelligence (AI) race. They are excited with the potential of AI to improve the efficiencies of their processes.
24.02 / 08:33
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Donald Trump makes Ukraine an offer it can’t refuse
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS are locked in talks with America whose brinkmanship is dizzying even by Donald Trump’s standards. He and his team are demanding Ukraine sign over profits from its mining, ports and other industries in return for any backing from Uncle Sam.
24.02 / 06:15
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Three years into war in Ukraine, Donald Trump ushers in new world for Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin of Russia took the stage in Sochi, Russia, last fall, two days after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, and spoke of the dawn of a new world order. «In a sense,» Putin said, «the moment of truth is coming.» It may have already arrived.
24.02 / 06:15
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Nobody can handle pressure and provide stability like Kohli: BCCI and IPL top brass after Ind vs Pak match
Virat Kohli provides unmatched stability to the Indian team, according to former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who felt the superstar batter displayed exceptional composure under pressure during his century against Pakistan. Kohli's majestic unbeaten century was the backbone of India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.
24.02 / 03:45
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Who is Friedrich Merz? Anti-immigration leader set to become Germany’s next chancellor as a far-right gains power for first time since WWII
Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s conservative opposition party, is set to win the election held on Sunday. With this outcome, Friedrich Merz is expected to become Germany’s next chancellor. The ruling Social Democrats, led by Olaf Scholz, are seeing a sharp decline in support, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on track for its strongest result since World War II.
24.02 / 02:39
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India’s car market stares at stagnancy: It may need a policy kickstart
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s market for passenger vehicles has slowed to a crawl. As reported, a forecast made by Indian carmakers at an internal meeting of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) last week points to stagnant sales in 2024-25 at a level of just above 4.2 million units, with barely 1-2% growth expected in 2025-26.
24.02 / 02:39
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A brief history of broken Russian promises to Ukraine
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Monday marks the third anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the Kremlin marked the weekend with the largest drone attack of the war. President Trump says Vladimir Putin wants “peace," but Ukrainians have hard experience about what such a promise means in practice.
24.02 / 02:39
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Friedrich Merz wins Germany’s election. But forming a coalition will be hard
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. EVEN AS COUNTING continues in Germany’s election, three things are clear. The first is that the opposition conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), along with their Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), have won a clear victory—if an underwhelming one, with less than 30% of the vote.
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