EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3
EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.
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EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.
Quad strengthens maritime security and energy cooperation amid Hormuz crisis, launching surveillance initiatives and addressing freedom of navigation concerns.
India and U.S. collaborate on critical minerals framework amidst China's export controls, aiming to secure supply chains and boost technology.
Indonesia centralizes commodity exports under state agency, impacting global markets and raising concerns over economic control and investment risks.
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US-Iran tensions escalate as strikes jeopardize ceasefire, disrupting Strait of Hormuz, and threatening global oil supplies amid stalled nuclear talks.
India and US sign critical minerals framework to counter China's dominance and secure supply chains for strategic technologies.
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Quad strengthens Indo-Pacific strategy, countering China with maritime surveillance, Fiji port enhancement, and critical minerals framework between India and US.
Quad Foreign Ministers convene amidst Iran crisis and trade tensions, reassessing goals and summit prospects amid evolving geopolitical landscape.
India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.
India's fertiliser import bill surges to $27.2 billion amid West Asia conflict, impacting prices and rupee value.
Quad ministers convene to address maritime security threats amid West Asia crisis and supply chain vulnerabilities, reaffirming commitment to Indo-Pacific stability.
India becomes net importer of finished steel in April, with imports rising 30.8% year-on-year to 0.7 million tonnes.
Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.
West Asia conflict threatens corporate profitability; Crisil forecasts 200 bps margin decline due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.
Sitharaman highlights fuel, fertilizer, forex concerns amid West Asia crisis, emphasizes India's economic resilience and calls for confidence-building measures.
Japanese Foreign Minister reaffirms Quad's vitality amid concerns, highlighting critical minerals cooperation and Indo-Pacific stability at upcoming Delhi meeting.
Jaishankar and Rubio emphasize maritime trade amidst US-Iran tensions, discuss energy security and strategic partnership during Rubio's India visit.
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