The US’s increased tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit Indian exporters in sectors like agriculture, engineering, and textiles. Experts highlight opportunities to source key commodities from Canada at competitive prices. India may propose a “Zero-for-Zero Tariff” arrangement to bolster trade with the US while avoiding comprehensive Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
Opposition parties severely criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for suggesting punitive action against protesting farmers, alleging they are causing losses and running a ‘parallel government.’ Congress urged Mann to address farmers’ concerns without arrogance while SKM continues to demand legal guarantees for MSP and other agricultural policies.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious sentiments. Plan to transform Sambhal into a major religious and tourist destination with efforts to restore ancient wells and protected heritage sites are underway.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader V Muraleedharan have requested external affairs ministry’s intervention to expedite the repatriation of the mortal remains of a Kerala man, Thomas Gabriel, shot dead at the Israel-Jordan border. His relative, Edison, was injured but survived and has returned home.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has proposed MLA Bhaskar Jadhav for the leader of opposition post in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. Despite falling short of the 10% seat threshold, the party argues there is no constitutional provision barring their claim. The combined opposition holds nearly 50 seats in the 288-member assembly.
The Delhi high court granted bail to Christian Michel James, a British national implicated in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case. Despite opposition from the ED, Michel, extradited from Dubai in 2018, secured bail after having been imprisoned for over six years.
GreenTech Americas will host its 5th edition from 25-27 March at the Querétaro Centro de Congresos in Mexico. The event features a comprehensive conference program with experts and interactive sessions. Topics include “How to drive sustainability with energy efficiency” by Karin van der Eijk (VDE Plant),…
Sollum Technologies and Leaficient are introducing a technology that redefines how LED lighting adapts to plant growth. “Today’s traditional lighting strategies rely on Daily Light Integral (DLI) as the primary metric for optimizing plant growth, based on the premise that plants absorb and use light with…
Bioline Agrosciences AgroSciences has been acquired by Eurazeo through its Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund (EPBF). Eurazeo becomes the principal shareholder in Bioline. “Joining EPBF will significantly enhance our positive impact,” said Ludwik Pokorny, CEO of Bioline AgroSciences. “This collaboration…
Biota Nutri BV has partnered with De Groot en Slot and REKA Group BV. De Groot en Slot and REKA are participating in Biota Nutri. Biota develops, produces and distributes organic fertilizers for agriculture and horticulture, offering sustainable solutions to the challenges faced in vegetable and…