Islamabad, July 17 (IANS) Islamabad is refusing to take back Pakistan-born Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for 30 child rape offences.Earlier this week, Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the UK, signalled that the government is prepared to sanction Pakistan if it refuses to take back the sexual offender. Secretary Cooper said that the UK government would consider using “all possible levers”….
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New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Bharat Tex 2026 has secured textile investment commitments worth around Rs 14,300 crore and generated business enquiries valued at nearly $2.8 billion, reinforcing India’s growing position as a global textile manufacturing and sourcing hub, an official statement said on Friday.The Ministry of Textiles stated that spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the event brought together 1,647 exhibitors, nearly 95,000 business visitors, including over 20,000 repeat visits,…
Seoul, July 16 (IANS) South Korea’s media watchdog said Thursday it is considering a social media restriction against children aged 14 years old and younger amid escalating concerns over excessive use of such platforms. Kim Jong-cheol, the chairman of the Korea Media and Communications Commission, made the remarks at a policy briefing in Cheong Wa Dae, emphasizing that excessive social media use by teenagers is a worldwide problem.”We are reviewing, in phases, a plan to restrict children under 1…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.Speaking to IANS, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) chairman said the agreement marks a significant milestone for both countries by providing zero-duty access for several Indian products while …
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) Thomas Tuchel made it clear that he will stay on as England head coach until Euro 2028 despite the Three Lions FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ending in the semi-final with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of holders Argentina. Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions into the lead in the second half in Atlanta, before late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 win for the reigning world champions.Tuchel, who began his role as England head coach on an 18-month con…
Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) Jaipur, India’s renowned hub for coloured gemstones and handcrafted jewellery, marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with the flagging off of the first jewellery export consignment to the UK under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at the Air Cargo Complex, Sanganer International Airport. The Jaipur flag-off formed part of a nationwide initiative across Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Chennai and Kolkata to commemorate India’s first jewellery exports t…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on Wednesday, is expected to significantly boost exports, manufacturing and bilateral trade across key sectors, with industry experts, government officials and exporters saying the pact will create new opportunities for Indian businesses and strengthen the country’s global trade footprint.Speaking to IANS, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Anupam Kumar said the agreement, whi…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is one of the most comprehensive and aspirational trade agreements signed by India, bringing together two large and complementary economies while promising significant gains for labour-intensive sectors and agriculture, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday.Speaking to IANS here, Agarwal said the agreement is expected to deliver significant benefits to labour-intensive industries and the agri…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on Wednesday, will open up new opportunities for Indian exporters, deepen technology partnerships and enhance the country’s global competitiveness, leading industry chambers said on Wednesday.Marking the implementation of the trade pact, PHDCCI released a research report titled ‘India–UK CETA: A Strategic Guide to Export Opportunities and Market Access’, providing an assessment of t…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India’s exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet.India will benefit from one of the most ambitious services commitments ever offered by the UK under a Free Trade Agreement.The agreement seeks to…