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US Sanctions Over 50 Firms, Including Indian Nationals, Over Iran Oil Trade
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions against more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels for facilitating Iranian oil and LPG sales and shipments from Iran.
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London Stock Exchange Completes First Blockchain-Powered Fundraising via DMI Platform
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has executed its first blockchain-powered fundraising through its new Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the platform facilitated a private fundraise by MembersCap. The LSEG is the first global exchange to integrate blockchain across issuance, trading, and s...
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In Big Breakthrough, India, China To Seek Early Solution To Boundary Delimitation
In a big breakthrough in ties between the countries, India and China have decided to work on a settlement of the boundary question and an expert group will be set up to explore an early solution to boundary delimitation.
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India-UK Trade Deal To Ease Access For Domestic Medical Devices In Britain
The India-UK trade pact has incorporated a mutual recognition agreement framework to facilitate smoother entry of medical devices certified by domestic regulatory agencies into the British market, an official said on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
The petition said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation.
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Pakistan, Russia To Expand Connectivity For Access To Warm Waters: Report
Pakistan and Russia agreed to accelerate infrastructure development across the region to facilitate trade and economic integration.
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"Iran, Israel Should Make Deal Just Like I Got India, Pak To Make One": Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed that he could secure a deal between Iran and Israel just as he had done between India and Pakistan last month by "using trade".
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5 Things to Know About Key Technology-Related Announcements From the Union Budget 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new measures as part of the Union Budget 2025, including expanded broadband for government schools, a boost for local manufacturing of components, and insurance for nearly 1 crore gig workers. Loan limits under the PM Swanidhi scheme will increase, and a new Rs. 30,000 credit card linked to the NPCI's U...
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Nepal, India, Bangladesh Sign Pact For Cross-Border Electricity Trade
Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a long-awaited tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said.
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT to Trial Live Digital Currency Transactions in 2025
SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.
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CoinDCX’s Okto Wallet Announces Arbitrum Rewards Challenge Aiming to Incentivise Traders
Okto has announced the launch of a rewards initiative aimed at incentivising traders that are part of its community and ramping up user activities. In its official statement, Okto said it is presenting this opportunity for traders to earn rewards to provide exceptional trading opportunities to its users.
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PM Modi Proposes "Global Development Compact" At Global South Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed the creation of a human-centric "Global Development Compact" for the Global South to facilitate trade, sharing of technologies and concessional financing based on India's growth journey, in a move tha
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US Sanctions Over Dozen Companies, 3 From India, For Trade With Iran
The United States slapped on Thursday sanctions on over a dozen companies, individuals and vessels, including three from India, for facilitating illicit trade and UAV transfers on behalf of the Iranian military.
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Indians are Experimenting With Over-the-Counter Crypto Trading: Here’s What It Means
In over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading, agencies or individuals carry out transactions on behalf of the traders, off the books of the exchanges. As part of traditional financial practices, OTC trading of regular assets have been facilitated by banks for years. The services now include OTC crypto trading, which is being facilitated by some exchang...
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India Best-Performing South Asian Nation In Terms Of Trade Facilitation: UN
India is now the best-performing nation amongst all the countries of South Asian region in terms of trade facilitation, as per the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacfic's (UNESCAP) report.
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US Sanctions Over 50 Firms, Including Indian Nationals, Over Iran Oil Trade
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions against more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels for facilitating Iranian oil and LPG sales and shipments from Iran.
-
London Stock Exchange Completes First Blockchain-Powered Fundraising via DMI Platform
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has executed its first blockchain-powered fundraising through its new Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the platform facilitated a private fundraise by MembersCap. The LSEG is the first global exchange to integrate blockchain across issuance, trading, and s...
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In Big Breakthrough, India, China To Seek Early Solution To Boundary Delimitation
In a big breakthrough in ties between the countries, India and China have decided to work on a settlement of the boundary question and an expert group will be set up to explore an early solution to boundary delimitation.
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India-UK Trade Deal To Ease Access For Domestic Medical Devices In Britain
The India-UK trade pact has incorporated a mutual recognition agreement framework to facilitate smoother entry of medical devices certified by domestic regulatory agencies into the British market, an official said on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
The petition said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation.
-
Pakistan, Russia To Expand Connectivity For Access To Warm Waters: Report
Pakistan and Russia agreed to accelerate infrastructure development across the region to facilitate trade and economic integration.
-
"Iran, Israel Should Make Deal Just Like I Got India, Pak To Make One": Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed that he could secure a deal between Iran and Israel just as he had done between India and Pakistan last month by "using trade".
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5 Things to Know About Key Technology-Related Announcements From the Union Budget 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new measures as part of the Union Budget 2025, including expanded broadband for government schools, a boost for local manufacturing of components, and insurance for nearly 1 crore gig workers. Loan limits under the PM Swanidhi scheme will increase, and a new Rs. 30,000 credit card linked to the NPCI's U...
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Nepal, India, Bangladesh Sign Pact For Cross-Border Electricity Trade
Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a long-awaited tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said.
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT to Trial Live Digital Currency Transactions in 2025
SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.
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CoinDCX’s Okto Wallet Announces Arbitrum Rewards Challenge Aiming to Incentivise Traders
Okto has announced the launch of a rewards initiative aimed at incentivising traders that are part of its community and ramping up user activities. In its official statement, Okto said it is presenting this opportunity for traders to earn rewards to provide exceptional trading opportunities to its users.
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PM Modi Proposes "Global Development Compact" At Global South Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed the creation of a human-centric "Global Development Compact" for the Global South to facilitate trade, sharing of technologies and concessional financing based on India's growth journey, in a move tha
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US Sanctions Over Dozen Companies, 3 From India, For Trade With Iran
The United States slapped on Thursday sanctions on over a dozen companies, individuals and vessels, including three from India, for facilitating illicit trade and UAV transfers on behalf of the Iranian military.
-
Indians are Experimenting With Over-the-Counter Crypto Trading: Here’s What It Means
In over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading, agencies or individuals carry out transactions on behalf of the traders, off the books of the exchanges. As part of traditional financial practices, OTC trading of regular assets have been facilitated by banks for years. The services now include OTC crypto trading, which is being facilitated by some exchang...
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India Best-Performing South Asian Nation In Terms Of Trade Facilitation: UN
India is now the best-performing nation amongst all the countries of South Asian region in terms of trade facilitation, as per the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacfic's (UNESCAP) report.
