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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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Tag: Trade

From AI to Trade, Xi Jinping’s Five-Point Plan to Make Greater BRICS a Force for the Global South

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  GUWAHATI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, September 13,  announced five initiatives to deepen cooperation among the “Greater BRICS” emerging economies, covering artificial intelligence, trade, digital technology, manufacturing and scientific talent. ALSO READ: Former Assam Minister Siddique Ahmed Dies After Prolonged Battle With Cancer Speaking about the future of BRICS, Xi said the grouping must…

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PM Modi Calls for Action-Oriented BRICS, Sets Targets for Trade and Startups

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  GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, September 11, called for an action-oriented approach within BRICS, emphasising the need to reduce trade barriers, expand startup markets and strengthen business partnerships among member countries. ALSO READ: Auto Van Crashes Into House After Falling From Hill in Guwahati’s Noonmati At the BRICS Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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BRICS Countries Must Create More Trade Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs, Says Piyush Goyal

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  GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Wednesday, September 9, called upon BRICS countries to work together to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises in international trade, stressing the need for easier access to credit, markets and predictable rules of business. ALSO READ: Bilpar Durga Puja Committee in Guwahati’s…

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Excise Department Puts Liquor Trade Under Revenue Pressure, Rolls Out Mandatory Collection Targets Across Assam

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam Excise Department has issued a sweeping directive that effectively transforms liquor licence holders into revenue-bound entities, introducing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that fixes Minimum Guaranteed Revenue (MGR) targets for wholesale warehouses, IMFL and country spirit retailers, and company-operated wholesale units across the state. ALSO READ: Sixteen Assam Athletes Selected to Represent…

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Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License

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  GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹10,000 Fine Imposed for Illegally Pasting Posters on Ulubari Foot Bridge According to a post shared by…

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Closure of Parking Facility in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar Triggers Congestion, Hits Trade

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  Closure of the Jail Road parking facility in Fancy Bazar has triggered congestion, disrupted trade, and affected business activity The continued closure of the Jail Road parking facility in Fancy Bazar has triggered concern among traders, residents, and business organisations, who say the lack of organised parking is disrupting trade, worsening congestion, and affecting…

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Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy: CM Meets EAM Jaishankar

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  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, May 31, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy and strengthening trade and tourism links with Southeast Asia. ALSO READ: Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level Meeting The meeting,…

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Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid Fuel Concerns

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  GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…

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