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New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the India-US trade agreement fully safeguards the country’s agricultural interests, particularly those of the farm and dairy sectors.Addressing the media here, Chouhan reiterated that India’s staple grains, fruits, major crops, millets, and dairy products remain completely secure and face no threat whatsoever.He emphasised that the interests of small and large farmers alike have been fully protected, and that t…

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) are close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), with the formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after the Republic Day celebrations which will be attended by the top EU leadership as chief guests.According to sources, the India-EU summit scheduled for Jan 27, will witness the successful conclusion of FTA negotiations. A document will be adopted by both sides to announce the conclusion of FTA negotiations, after …