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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
U.S. team in Delhi for last attempt at trade deal before July 9 deadline
A team of negotiators from the U.S. is in New Delhi for at least a two-day trip to conduct final negotiations for a 'mini trade deal' before the July 9 deadline elapses, The Hindu has learnt. The top items on the agenda, and the main hindrances to an agreement, are the entry of genetically-modified (GM) crops and cow milk into India, and the removal of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S.. July 8 marks the last day of the 90-day pause U.S. President Donald Trump had allowed on the 'Liberation Day' higher tariffs he had imposed on imports from other countries, including India. If that date elapses, without either an extension or a trade deal between India and the US, then from July 9 onwards Indian exports to the US will be subject to 26% tariffs. According to sources aware of the negotiations between the two countries, the U.S. and India are currently at loggerheads over the issues of the import of GM crops and cow milk into India. 'Both of these issues are very sensitive for India,' the source explained. 'GM crops will be a big hit to our domestic farmers, and cow milk is a cultural-religious issue.' India has not opened up either of these sectors in any of the free-trade agreements it has so far signed. Also Read | India and U.S. can only finalise 'mini' trade deal this year: Sources The Indian, on the other hand, will be trying to push the U.S. to waive the Liberation Day tariffs for India, and also reduce the increased tariffs it had levied on steel and aluminium imports. Overall, the U.S. is seeking duty concessions on certain industrial goods, automobiles, especially electric vehicles, and wines, petrochemical products, dairy, and agricultural items such as apples, tree nuts and genetically modified crops. India's broad demands are concessions for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, garments, plastics, chemicals, shrimp, oil seeds, grapes, and bananas. Budget 2025 already saw India reducing tariffs on a wide variety of items such as shrimp and shrimp paste, high-end motorcycles and automobiles, and some types of electronics.
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Air India slammed for ‘repeated violations' and three officials sacked over ‘systemic failures' in wake of horror crash
AIR India has been slammed for "repeated violations" with three officials sacked over "systemic failures" following the tragic crash. Cracks within the airline have started to show after flight AI171 7 Crews search and clear the wreck Credit: EPA 7 The plane crashed in a fireball at a doctor's hostel Credit: x/nchorAnandN 7 Firefighters work at the site of the crash near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad Credit: EPA All passengers and crew - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) urged Air India to remove three company executives from crew scheduling roles, it has been revealed. The three officials include a divisional vice president, a chief manager of crew scheduling and one planning executive. Their sacking relates to lapses linked to flights from Bengaluru to London on May 16 and May 17 that exceeded the stipulated pilot flight time limit of 10 hours. read more news The order on Friday cited "systemic failures in scheduling protocol and oversights" and criticised the lack of strict disciplinary measures against the officials. Despite the latest action by the aviation authority against Air India being unrelated to this month's tragic crash, it has laid bare the significant issues with the airline. On Thursday, it was also brought to light that authorities previously warned the airline for breaching safety rules after three of its Airbus planes flew despite being overdue for checks on emergency equipment of escape slides. The latest order by assistant director of operations at the DGCA, Himanshu Srivastava, said: "Of particular concern is the absence of strict disciplinary measures against key officials directly responsible." Most read in The Sun Air India said it has implemented the DGCA order and in the interim, the company's chief operations officer will provide direct oversight to the Integrated Operations Control Centre. The airline added: "Air India is committed to ensuring that there is total adherence to safety protocols and standard practices." Shock moment passenger threatens to CRASH Air India plane mid-flight in furious row just days after Ahmedabad disaster The DGCA stated in its order that Air India had voluntarily disclosed the violations. Investigators are continuing their probe into what caused the airline's London-bound plane to plunge to the ground moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad. Air India said on Thursday that the The airline's chief N Chandrasekaran also hit back at 'speculation' on what caused the London-bound flight to crash a minute after take-off. And it was revealed that the The Indian government has the final say on who probes the device, but reports say the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, D.C. is being considered for the analysis. A team of Indian investigators is expected to accompany the device to ensure all protocols are followed during the Investigators warned on Tuesday that the recovered 7 The plane seconds before disaster with its landing gear still extended Credit: x/nchorAnandN 7 People stand near debris at the crash site Credit: EPA 7 The plane's tail can be seen sticking out of a building following the crash Credit: AP 7 Lone survivor of the Air India plane crash Vishwash Ramesh pictured at his family home in Diu, India Credit: Dan Charity Planes usually carry One records flight data, such as altitude and speed, whilst the other monitors the cockpit sound. The Despite the name, these devices are painted bright orange for visibility amid debris. Investigators believe the CVR on this 2014-delivered aircraft likely stored only two hours of cockpit audio. The jet predates a 2021 rule which enforced 25-hour recordings on all planes. But the FDR is capable of logging thousands of flight parameters for over 25 hours, including altitude, airspeed, and control inputs. The aircraft had climbed less than 600 feet before its ascent stalled, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. A distress signal was sent but was met with complete radio silence. Moments later, the plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel complex near the airport's northeastern boundary. The damaged black box is now seen as a crucial piece of evidence in understanding what led to India's worst air disaster in nearly three decades. Investigators hope the data from the box will shed light on the aircraft's final moments. 52 Brits died on board the flight, but London local Leading theories on Air India Flight AI171 THESE are some of the leading theories explaining the tragic Air India disaster which killed at least 270 people. Emergency power system : A small turbine generator was seen deploying as the Boeing 787 went down, experts said. Footage showed a "protrusion on the belly of the aircraft" with a "little grey dot" beneath it. Commentators say this was a system called Ram Air Turbine (RAT) poking out from the fuselage of the plane. Bird Strikes : A bird strike could have taken out both of the jet's giant General Electric engines. While a bird taking down something the size of a commercial airliner might sound fanciful, there are numerous examples. Wing flap position : Aviation experts have suggested the position of the aircraft's wing flaps could have played a role in the disaster. Video evidence suggests the flaps were either fully retracted or on a very minimal setting, which would have provided very little lift. The flaps provide crucial extra lift at low speeds during take-offs and landings. Pilot error : The state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 is highly automated, with human pilots making only key decisions - but human error cannot be ruled out. Co-pilot Clive Kundar had more than 3,400 hours of flying experience and made the mayday call but Captain Sumeet Sabharwa at the helm had 11,500 hours - making him one of Air India's most experienced pilots. Heat : Planes get less lift on a hot day due to lower air density, and therefore they need to go faster to get as much lift as on a cooler day. This is particularly important when an airliner is heavy with fuel, passengers and baggage, as the Air India flight was. Technical error : Catastrophic technical or engineering issues have not been ruled out. The jet's complex design mean it could take months for a design or engineering fault to be pinpointed.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India-Central Asian Foreign Ministers speak in one voice against cross-border terror & terror proxies
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Indian and the Central Asian Foreign Ministers on Friday unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgham and reaffirmed their firm commitment to fight against terrorism in all its forms and the fourth India-Central Asia dialogue the Ministers also reiterated that providing safe haven, using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, terror financing , arms and drugs trafficking, dissemination of a radical ideology and abuse of cyber space to spread disinformation and incite violence, goes against the basic principles of humanity and international Ministers without naming Pakistan and other terror infrastructure stressed that perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice. In this context, they called for early adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International stressed the need to strengthen UN-led global counter-terrorism cooperation and fully implement the relevant UNSC resolutions, Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and FATF Ministers expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earth and critical the outcomes of the first India-Central Asia Rare Earth Forum held in September 2024 in New Delhi, they called upon the relevant authorities to hold the second India-Central Asia Rare Earth Forum meeting at the earliest convenience. The Ministers also encouraged exchange of delegations to explore new areas of cooperation in critical may be pointed out that China is making big inroads into Central Asia's rare earth Ministers noted the importance of holding regular consultations among the National Security Councils of India and the Central Asian countries to strengthen efforts to counter terrorism and other emerging challenges in the region. They looked forward to the third edition of the Consultations to be held in the Kyrgyz Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Central Asian countries reiterated support of their countries for permanent membership of India in an expanded and reformed UN Security Ministers reiterated their strong support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan which is free from terrorism, war and drugs. They stressed the need to stand by the people of Afghanistan. The Ministers agreed to continue close coordination and consultations on matters related to Afghanistan, according to the joint Ministers emphasized optimum usage of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to enhance connectivity between India and the Central Asian countries. They stressed that connectivity initiatives should be based on the principles of transparency, broad participation, local priorities, financial sustainability, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in an indirect reference to BRI that passes through reiterated its support for the membership of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in INSTC. In this context, Ministers appreciated the initiative taken by Kazakhstan to develop the eastern branch of INSTC.
Bloomberg
30-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Rupee Gains to Highest This Year on Trade Deal Hopes, Inflows
Sign up for the India Edition newsletter by Menaka Doshi – an insider's guide to the emerging economic powerhouse, and the billionaires and businesses behind its rise, delivered weekly The Indian rupee surged to its highest level this year amid renewed inflows into stocks and expectations of an early trade deal with the United States.
Sharjah 24
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Emirati authors explore UAE's arts in collaboration with INBT
Poet Dr. Shihab Ghanem analysed how translated verse bridges civilizations in a session titled 'Building Cultural Bridges Through Poetry Translation,' emphasising its power to deepen mutual understanding. Writer and director Nasser Ahmed Al Yaqoubi explored cinema as a medium for cultural exchange in a session titled 'Cinema Without Borders: A Cultural Dialogue Between the UAE and India,' featuring a documentary screening. Meanwhile, author Mohsen Suleiman examined the representation of Indian characters in Emirati fiction as a symbol of cultural diversity in 'The Indian Character in Emirati Stories.' Dr. Aisha Al Ghais highlighted the influence of Indian vocabulary on Emirati society in 'Indian Vocabulary in Emirati Society,' tracing its integration into the local dialect through historical and cultural ties. The National Book Trust, India, a cornerstone of the country's literary ecosystem, advances reading culture through diverse publications, festivals, and youth-focused programmes via its National Centre for Children's Literature (NCCL). Beyond borders, it amplifies India's literary voice through global translations, international fairs, and professional workshops for writers and publishers.
