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The countries' three trade ministers agreed to «closely cooperate for a comprehensive and high-level» talks on a South Korea-Japan-China free trade agreement deal to promote «regional and global trade», according to a statement released after the meeting. «It is necessary to strengthen the implementation of RCEP, in which all three countries have participated, and to create a framework for expanding trade cooperation among the three countries through Korea-China-Japan FTA negotiations,» said South Korean Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, referring to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. The ministers met ahead of Trump's announcement on Wednesday of more tariffs in what he calls «liberation day», as he upends Washington's trading partnerships. Seoul, Beijing and Tokyo are major U.S. major trading partners, although they have been at loggerheads among themselves over issues including territorial disputes and Japan's release of wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government has given the go-ahead to the Solapur district administration for the Pandharpur corridor plan, work on which will begin in three months. The process of land acquisition will begin and affected persons will get good compensation, the CM told reporters here.

Both teams are coming off opening-game defeats and will be eager to get their first points on the board. With both sides boasting power-packed batting lineups, the surface at Ahmedabad is expected to play a significant role in shaping the contest. While Mumbai Indians will rely on their experienced top order, including Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, Gujarat Titans will look to captain Shubman Gill and the in-form Jos Buttler to fire. Meanwhile, the bowlers from both teams will need to adjust their strategies based on the pitch behavior, making the toss and game-time conditions even more crucial.

Cabinet has approved a Rs 23,000-crore programme to strengthen the electronics manufacturing supply chain. India is looking to grab a bigger share of the market as companies opt for ‘China Plus One,’ as well as create jobs. The much-anticipated electronics component manufacturing (ECM) scheme is a move to increase domestic value addition and integrate with global value chains. It will be spread over six years and is expected to generate investment worth Rs 60,000 crore. “We are already making very good progress in the semiconductor part of the value chain,” said Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister for electronics and IT, railways and information and broadcasting, referring to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. “We have had super success in PLI-based finished products manufacturing. Now, we are covering sub-assemblies and bare components.”

Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Friday. The ministry prescribes monthly stock holding limits for white/refined sugar to prevent hoarding and control price increases. For April, the stock holding limit is set at 23.5 lakh tonnes. In a directive issued to mills, the ministry said it has found repeated violations by some group and individual sugar mills despite previous warnings, prompting the issuance of new, stricter guidelines. Key penalties include: for first-time violations, 100 per cent of excess sugar sold will be deducted from the subsequent month's release quota. Subsequent violations will see progressively higher deductions: 115 per cent for the second, 130 per cent for the third, and 150 per cent for the fourth violation. Mills dispatching less than 90 per cent of quota without intimation will have restricted future allocations.

A team of US officials, headed by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, is here for negotiations on the proposed agreement. «Early stage of discussions are going on,» one of the sources said, adding that nothing has been finalised so far. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the ongoing talks between India and the US for the proposed pact are progressing «well» and will be for the «good» of both nations while protecting India's interests. The official level deliberations assume significance as US President Donald Trump has announced imposing reciprocal tariffs on April 2 on America's key trading partners, including India.

Performance reviews can be nerve-wracking for employees, especially for freshers who have just stepped into the corporate world. However, many myths around these evaluations either create unnecessary stress or lead freshers to underestimate their importance. Gaining clarity on what performance reviews truly entail can help approach them strategically, boosting confidence and turning them into opportunities for growth. In fact, they can empower you to leverage feedback effectively and progress in your career. So, to assist you in navigating this process with ease, here are 4 myths about performance reviews that must be debunked.

Aamir Khan has frequently spoken about how his former wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao, turned him down for a role in his own production, Laapataa Ladies. The actor had even auditioned for the part of Sub-Inspector Shyam Manohar, but Kiran ultimately decided that Ravi Kishan was a better fit. Recently, a clip from Aamir’s audition made its way onto social media, igniting a debate among viewers. The footage, which Aamir uploaded on his newly launched YouTube channel, shows him dressed as a village policeman, chewing betel leaf while delivering his lines in a regional accent. In the film, this humorous character undergoes significant development as the story progresses. Many fans supported Kiran’s decision, applauding Aamir for recognizing that the role suited Ravi Kishan better and stepping aside. One viewer remarked, “Ram Gopal Varma once said, ‘Casting the right actor is half the battle won.’ Watching this, I completely agree. Say what you will about Aamir, but at least he has the self-awareness that others, like Salman Khan, lack.” Another user echoed similar sentiments, stating, “Nope… rejecting him was the right choice, both by Kiran and himself. Ravi Kishan fit the role perfectly. If Aamir really wanted to play the character, he should have done extensive preparation and worked with a dialect coach. But let’s be honest, he looks too polished to convincingly portray a rural cop. Ravi Kishan, on the other hand, comes across as authentic.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s ambitious push to bring home trading in Nifty 50 derivatives has made limited progress in nearly two years, as many traders tempted by cost and logistical advantages keep faith in the Singapore Exchange (SGX). While the share of GIFT Nifty volumes originating from within GIFT City has nearly doubled to 33% during the period, it is still a long way from realizing the goal of attracting the majority of these trades to India.

Donald Trump has indicated that there will not be too many exceptions to his reciprocal tariff announcement on April 2. «We don't know what will happen. There is a bit of uncertainty around that. Whether tariffs will be announced or imposed on us, we will see what comes and adequately react,» said an official. Another official said the Indian industry is worried about the US' plan and wants early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement. «Industry is paranoid. Lot of jobs are at stake. It is demanding to do it (BTA) as fast as possible otherwise they will suffer from the US reciprocal tariffs,» the official said, adding that the industry wants to avert or delay tariffs. In the scenario the tariffs are imposed as threatened, industry wants protection from the impact and has written to the government regarding the same, according to the official.

 In a stock exchange notice today (26 March), Nick Hewson, SUPR's chair, welcomed the pair to the board and labelled the latest changes, «a significant milestone for the company, as we continue to make progress on our key strategic initiatives». The initiatives, according to Hewson, «are designed to enhance earnings and continue to reduce the discount to NAV». Supermarket Income REIT eyes management internalisation «Rob and Mike have played an integral role in the business to date, and their deep understanding of SUPR's strategy and operations will ensure a smooth transition a...

Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recently shared his perspective on career advancement, challenging the traditional notion that promotions are tied to tenure. “Someone asked me—‘What’s the best way to get promoted at work?’” Mittal recalled. “It got me thinking—when and why should someone really get promoted?” The founder & CEO of People Group, has played a key role in shaping successful brands like Shaadi.com, Makaan.com, and Mauj Mobile. He has also backed over 200 tech and consumer brands. He explained that the old model—where simply staying in a job for years led to promotions—is now obsolete. Instead, success in today’s fast-paced world depends on three key factors:

While hiring policies and diversity initiatives have led to higher female participation, career progression for women remains sluggish, particularly at senior levels, found the report, Gender Parity—Shaping Workforce Equity, that analyses workforce trends across global capability centres (GCCs), IT services, and tech roles in non-tech industries. “While we celebrate the growing presence of women in tech contractual roles, we must recognise that achieving true gender parity requires sustained efforts and a multifaceted approach that transcends hiring more women,” said Neeti Sharma, chief executive of TeamLease Digital.

Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The change took place in the Ministerial Instructions effective March 25, 2025, as per a CIC News report. Before this change, Express Entry candidates with arranged employment could earn an extra 50 or 200 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR). This change now impacts the CRS scores of all candidates in the Express Entry pool who had previously benefited from additional points for arranged employment. ALSO READ: Canada to send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025 Candidates who have already received ITAs or who have PR applications in progress are not affected. In a press release on December 23, 2024, Canada stated that the removal of additional points is a temporary measure, but did not say when the measure would conclude.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In a recent talk at the Institute for Social and Economic Change, economist Sanjay Reddy noted a startling fact about India’s growth process. According to the International Monetary Fund, in 2024, India ranked 142nd out of approximately 190 countries, with a nominal per capita GDP of around $2,700.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the state’s FY26 budget on Wednesday, pegged at Rs 2.36 lakh crore with measures to address critical issues like drug abuse, defence, and agriculture. One of the standout proposals is the first-ever «drug census» in Punjab in an effort to gauge the scale of drug usage across the state and evaluating the effectiveness of de-addiction centres. The budget also focuses on providing universal healthcare coverage, improving border security, and addressing environmental concerns such as stubble burning.

subsidy program that will benefit satellite internet providers like Elon Musk’s Starlink, but some state and federal officials worry the technology isn’t robust enough to connect Americans on a mass scale and at affordable rates. The Biden administration’s vision for the Broadband Equity and Access Deployment Program (BEAD), designed to deliver fast, reliable home internet service to every US household, leaned heavily on fiber-optic lines, a technology that’s expensive to install but can last for decades. The shift toward satellites is a result of extensive lobbying by Musk and has gained Republican support, including from Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz. State and former federal officials, several of whom spoke to Bloomberg on the condition of anonymity, described pitfalls with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s new approach, which gives more opportunities for satellite terminals that are initially inexpensive, but can cost more over time. One state official shared internal data that showed satellite service costs consumers 53% more over the course of 30 years. Satellite service would also cost more than twice as much to maintain over that time frame, according the data.

C-suite positions, says a report by TeamLease. The report highlighted that while 46 per cent of entry-level positions are occupied by women, their representation drops significantly at higher levels. It said,«Women's representation declines significantly at higher leadership levels. On average, only around 19 per cent hold C-suite positions, and 46 per cent of women representation is seen in entry-level roles».

I believe this key insight is crucial when dealing with equity market volatility. Other asset classes, like gold and real estate, do not share this characteristic.

Get all Delhi Budget 2025 LIVE on LiveMint!Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister will present the Budget 2025-26 today.Before the presentation of the Budget, the chief minister is set to visit the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place after which she will head towards Delhi Secretariat for a Cabinet meeting. (ANI)The Delhi Transport Corporation's (DTC) liabilities rose from ₹28,263 crore in 2015-16 to ₹65,274 crore in 2021-22, as it incurred operational losses of more than ₹14,000 crore during the same period, according to a CAG report tabled in the Assembly on Monday.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the report on the functioning of the DTC for the year ending March 31, 2022, in the budget session.