Delhi: India, UK launch negotiations for the free trade agreement
"We aim for this to be a future-facing deal, accelerating the business that we do together in cutting-edge sectors that're reshaping the global economy," says UK Secy of State for Int'l Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan
We aim to double trade between our countries by the end of this decade. This is part of the UK's ambitious agenda to strengthen our strategic & economic partnership with India as it continues to cement its rightful place as an economic superpower: UK Secy of State for Int'l Trade
Those who understand agreements, recognise that both sides have to win in a free trade agreement. Our efforts will be to bring new avenues of growth for both countries. We'll expand trade between the countries to increase employment for both: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
We've decided to set a timeline to focus on mutual benefits for both sides. We look forward to working with UK to conclude interim agreement & a final free trade agreement at the earliest. Our prime focus is on building a substantive agreement:Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
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Delhi Police rushes bomb disposal squad to Ghazipur Flower Market in East Delhi after the recovery of an unattended bag. Fire engines also sent to the site: Delhi Police
#UPDATE | Delhi Police recovers an IED in Ghazipur Flower Market
"Based on the information received, an IED has been recovered," Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana says
(Visuals from the spot)
Photo of the abandoned bag containing IED found at Ghazipur Flower Market in East Delhi
#UPDATE | Guwahati-Bikaner Express derailment: Ex gratia relief of Rs 5 lakhs for deceased, Rs 1 lakh for severely injured, and Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries: Indian Railways
Accident occurred around 5 pm b/w Domohani & New Maynaguri. Around 10 coaches affected. 3 dead, 20 injured; 5 lakh for deceased, Rs 1 lakh for severely injured, Rs 25,000 for minor injuries. High-level inquiry ordered: Guneet Kaur, Chief PRO, North-East Frontier Railway, Guwahati
During the 14th round of the India-China Corps Commanders meeting yesterday, the two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector: Ministry of Defence
Both sides agreed to follow the guidance provided by the state leaders & work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. It was noted that this would help in restoration of peace &tranquility along LAC in the Western Sector &enable progress in bilateral relations
Both sides also agreed to consolidate on the previous outcomes and take effective efforts to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector including during winter: Ministry of Defence
Minister for Trade of Republic of Korea, Yeo Han-Koo, met Union minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal in Delhi today. The two ministers held wide-ranging discussions covering the whole gamut of bilateral trade and investment-related aspects: India-Korea joint communique
The Ministers agreed to impart fresh momentum to the discussions on CEPA up-gradation negotiations and also promote extensive B2B interactions on trade and investment between the industry leaders of India & Korea: India-Korea joint communique
The two Ministers instructed their respective negotiating teams to conclude CEPA up-gradation negotiations in a time bound manner building upon support from relevant stakeholders, so as to try to achieve the target of USD 50 Billion before 2030: India-Korea joint communique