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The event was organised by the Embassy of India in collaboration with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and Moshav Nevatim symbolising a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Tel Aviv: In a significant development, at least 300 trees were planted in Moshav Nevatim, Israel to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative along with the Jewish festival of Tu Bishvat, which is celebrated as an ecological awareness day in Israel. The event, which saw participation of hundreds of people, was organised by the Embassy of India in collaboration with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and Moshav Nevatim symbolising a shared commitment…

US President Donald Trump said that the US and India "have agreed to a trade deal" with Washington reducing the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, "out of friendship and respect" for PM Modi. Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.  Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including the 25 per cent punitive tariffs for India's procurement of Russian crude oil. India…

India and the US have clinched a major trade pact that slashes tariffs to 18%, ending a year-long dispute marked by steep duties and fierce negotiations. The agreement followed months of diplomatic engagement, tense exchanges and multiple setbacks. Washington: India and the United States finally concluded a landmark trade agreement on Monday, bringing an end to a heated tariff dispute that stretched across a full year. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced an immediate reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from the previous 25% offering long-awaited relief to Indian exporters. The breakthrough was confirmed following a…

To a question whether the tariffs on Indian imports would be lifted in exchange for reducing Russian oil purchases, the White House said, "Yes, although the agreement is that India will cease, not just reduce, Russian oil purchases." Washington: After the announcement of the India-US trade deal, when the US reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, a White House official on Monday (local time) confirmed that Washington will also drop the additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports imposed due to New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil. The White House official noted that India has to…