India’s exports grow by 6% as both merchandise and services exports overcome global headwinds, global competition and rising protectionism: Economic Survey 2024-25

India’s share in global services exports doubles from 1.9% in 2005 to 4.3% in 2023. Gross FDI increases from USD 47.2 billion to USD 55.6 billion in the first eight months of FY25 over the same period of FY24. India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 640.3 billion at the end of December 2024. India’s […]

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2025 is set to be a big year for mergers and acquisitions in the United States

Rajesh Sharma is a mergers-and-acquisitions strategist at Itochu, one of Berkshire Hathaway’s Japanese portfolio companies. The views expressed are his own. Last year, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its policy rate twice: first by 50 basis points in September, then by 25 basis points in November. These were the Central Bank’s first-rate cuts, since concluding […]

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JACKPOT for Saudi Arabia, discovers massive treasure worth USD 2.5 Trillion of…., Crown Prince to

Saudi Arabia has shifted its focus to lithium under the Vision 2030 plan. The Saudi Government aims to reduce the country’s dependency on oil by 2030. Saudi Arabia, a country that earns billions of dollars by supplying oil, is now all set to mine lithium, often referred to as the ‘new oil’. The kingdom has announced a […]

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German economy shrinks for second year in a row

First consecutive year of declining GDP since early 2000s highlights challenges facing next Government. Germany’s economy has shrunk for a second consecutive year for the first time in more than two decades, highlighting the challenges the next Government will face after snap elections in February. As voters prepare to head to the polls amid heightened […]

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Germany’s great slowdown:

This economic downturn has significant geopolitical implications for the world’s third-largest economy. Domestically, it has already resulted in political turmoil. Germany, the third-largest economy in the world, boasts a nominal gross domestic product of $4.7 trillion in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund. With a population of 84 million, it ranks ahead of Japan, […]

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UK promotes e-Visa transition, urges everyone, including Indians, to switch over:

The UK Government is urging immigrants, including Indian nationals, to switch from physical immigration documents to e-Visas as part of its plan to digitize the border and immigration system by 2025. Free consultations and support will be provided to help with the transition, which aims to improve security and efficiency. The UK Government has initiated a […]

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Passport Verification: Government has issued a new order regarding passport verification, you will get the benefit of this facility soon

MEA On Passport Verification: Police verification is an important process for getting a passport and earlier it used to take a lot of time, but in some States its time limit has been reduced.   Police Verification for Passport: The Modi Government is constantly trying to improve the process for those getting passports. In this sequence, […]

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How Japan Is Surging the Tourism Industry with New Visa-Free Entry Policy for 71 Countries

Japan boosts its tourism industry by implementing a visa-free entry policy for 71 countries, including Schengen nations, USA, Canada, UK, and Turkey. Japan’s decision to implement visa-free entry for citizens of 71 countries, including those in the Schengen area, has given a significant boost to its travel and tourism industry. This policy change has made Japan […]

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7 non-European countries you can visit with your Schengen visa

The revamped Schengen visa rules are like a golden ticket for Indian jet-setters, offering multi-year visas. The revised regulations, known as the “Cascade” regime, allow Indian nationals to obtain long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years. With Schengen visa, European states such as Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, […]

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