‘Maybe they’ll be selling oil to India some day’: US, Pakistan strike ‘massive reserves’ deal; Donald Trump hints at future exports

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the US had struck a deal with Pakistan to develop “massive oil reserves”, further hinting at exports of the same to India. This comes after Trump slapped 25% tariff rates on India and warned of additional penalties for the country’s continued trade with Russia for arms…

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India-US trade: Donald Trump slaps 25% tariffs, penalty on Indian exports to US – what experts say

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new trade restrictions on India, imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports starting August 1. Along with the tariff, an additional penalty has been declared, targeting India’s recent defence and energy purchases from Russia….

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Banking reform push: Government weighs 5-day week; denies delay due to manpower shortage

[ad_1] The Indian Banks’ Association’s proposal for a five-day work week in banks, declaring all Saturdays as holidays, is under government consideration. While the finance ministry acknowledges the proposal, it clarifies that implementation is pending, denying staff shortages as a hindrance. The decision, driven by calls for improved work-life balance, awaits further consultations and final…

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India-US deal: Donald Trump’s tariff threats an act of ‘arm-twisting’; UK pact a ‘trendsetter’ – IIFT vice chancellor

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: PTI) US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff warnings to India have drawn sharp criticism from Indian trade experts, with Professor Rakesh Mohan Joshi, vice chancellor of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), likening them to “arm-twisting” tactics. In a strong statement as quoted by ANI,…

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India-US trade deal: Will India face 20-25% Trump tariffs from August 1? Top 10 things to know

[ad_1] Donald Trump administration officials have indicated that more negotiations are needed with India before a trade deal can be sealed. India-US trade deal: With just two days remaining until US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff deadline, the possibility of a trade deal between India and America is dimming, though officials have not ruled out…

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ITR-U now online via ITR-1 & ITR-2: E-filing enabled for AY22 & AY23- what you need to know for filing updated income tax returns

[ad_1] The Income Tax Department has enabled utilities for filing updated income tax returns (ITR-U) through ITR-1 and ITR-2 forms for assessment years (AY) 2021-22 and 2022-23, in accordance with Finance Act, 2025.The Union Budget 2025 has extended the timeline to 48 months from the assessment year’s end for filing updated returns under Section 139…

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