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India-EFTA Trade Deal Expected To Take Effect…
New Delhi, July 5 (KNN) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is expected to come into effect in the coming months, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday. The...

India-EFTA Trade Deal Expected To Take Effect Within Months: Piyush Goyal
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, July 5 (KNN) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is expected to come into effect in the coming months, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal...

India negotiates from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal after Congress jab
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He accused the Congress of "negotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest" during the UPA...

We negotiate from position of strength, not under deadlines: Goyal on US trade deal
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also...

‘We Negotiate From Position of Strength, Not Under Deadlines’: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on India-US Trade Deal After Congress Jab
Bengaluru, July 5: With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also accused...

Prasidh Krishna brutally trolled after poor show with ball against England; ‘People say its expensive in Iceland, but…’
At a time when Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep received plaudits for their exploits in the ongoing second Test against England in Birmingham, India pacer Prasidh Krishna became the topic of sharp criticism from fans and experts for his wicketless...

India does not negotiate under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade talks
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He accused the Congress of "negotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest" during the UPA...

We negotiate from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on U.S. trade deal after Congress jab
Union Minister Piyush Goyal. File photo: @PiyushGoyal via X With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the U.S., Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (July 5, 2025) said India negotiates from a...

Switzerland Women vs Iceland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 6th 2025
Switzerland Women and Iceland Women will trade tackles on matchday two of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on Sunday (July 6th). The game will be played at Stadion Wankdorf. The hosts began their tournament on a bright note against...

Kvika Banki Hf.: Updated Proposals Regarding Merger Discussions With Kvika Banki Hf.
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) After market close today, the Chairman of the Board and the CEO of Kvika banki hf. received updated letters from Arion Bank hf. and Íslandsbanki hf., in which both companies renewed their request to initiate...

The Ultimate 7-Day Iceland Road Trip with Hertz | Day 3 – Discover the East
This article is brought to you in partnership with Hertz Iceland. Welcome to Day 3 of our seven-part journey around Iceland’s Ring Road! This article is brought to you by Hertz Iceland; the rental that connects you to the country’s most scenic and...

India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented in next couple of months: Piyush Goyal
The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is likely to come into force in the next couple of months, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The two sides signed the Trade and Economic...

How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980?
Published on 04/07/2025 - 14:56 GMT+2 Europe has experienced over €790 billion in economic losses due to extreme weather and climate-related events from 1980 to 2023, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Germany suffered...

Mercosur and EFTA finalize free trade agreement
Mercosur, South America's leading trade bloc, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have finalized a trade agreement. EFTA includes Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur consists of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay,...

Owner of Iceland's largest tourist attraction issues dire warning about island's future: 'I've seen dramatic changes'
It is a vicious cycle. by Kristen CarrJuly 4, 2025 The melting and vanishing of Iceland's glaciers could affect tourism in the future, Skift reported. The glaciers are a major attraction, and if they no longer exist, it would be a direct threat to...

MERCOSUR-EFTA pact to unlock 97% export market access
The Signatory State Parties of MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) have announced the conclusion of the negotiations of a Free...

The Untapped Power of Midlife Workers in a Changing Economy
Employers facing a shrinking talent pool may be overlooking a resilient, loyal and experienced workforce: midlifers. Unsplash+ One in four members of the public think that the popular music festival Glastonbury would be better if it had fewer...

India now 4th most equal country in world, says government
India ranks fourth most equal country in the world, government said in Saturday, quoting World Bank data. In a report, the government highlighted that India’s Gini score improved to 25.5 in Fiscal Year 2022-23 from 28.8 of 2011-12. The Gini Index...

Iceland is getting a brand-new ‘cascading waterfall’ lagoon
Ever visited Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and thought, ‘this is nice and all, but it’s missing a 6.618 metre water feature?’ If the answer’s yes, we’ve got some exciting news. There’s a new lagoon in town: Laugarás Lagoon, which is nestled on the banks...

Caught between China and US, South American bloc rethinks its trade game as internal rifts deepen
BUENOS AIRES, July 4 — South America’s Mercosur bloc sought yesterday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies. “It’s time for Mercosur to...