Thursday, March 19
NEW DELHI: India and the United States have struck a trade deal to cut U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil and lowering trade barriers. Both sides have shared the broad outlines of the deal but not the details, with early indications suggesting India will grant the U.S. only limited access to its agricultural market. WILL INDIA LOWER TARIFFS ON US CORN, SOYBEANS OR SOYMEAL?India, which bans genetically modified (GM) food crops, is unlikely to lower tariffs on imported farm goods such as corn, soybeans and soymeal as it seeks to protect millions of small farmers who eke out a living on meagre incomes. The United States primarily produces GM corn and soybeans, limiting the scope for market access in India. Un
Since debuting in 2007, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has transformed cricket’s shortest format into a global blockbuster. In all nine editions, the tournament has delivered high drama, sudden momentum swings, and title runs that have reshaped the modern game. Six nations have shared the honours so far — India, West Indies, and England with two titles each, and Pakistan, Australia, and Sri Lanka with one apiece. The story began in South Africa, where a young Indian side, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captured the imagination of fans worldwide. India’s five-run victory over Pakistan in the final at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium instantly became folklore. The match swung on a single moment: Misbah-ul-Haq’s attempted scoop under pressure that ended safely in Sreesanth’s ha
