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Why family farming matters beyond food production—and how we can help
“Family farmers are not just food producers: we are knowledge producers and solution providers,” said Filipino farmer and agroecology advocate JonJon Sarmiento. He made the remark as part of a statement and set of recommendations from a network of...
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India-EFTA ‘Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement’ brings capital, technology and jobs for India: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal stated that the landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States - Iceland,...
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India–EFTA TEPA comes into force with USD 100 billion investment objective
The agreement includes an investment objective of USD 100 billion over 15 years and facilitation of creating one million direct jobs in India, while providing wider goods and services access across Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein,...
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Business News | India-EFTA 'Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement' Brings Capital, Technology and Jobs for India: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal stated that the landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States - Iceland,...
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India-EFTA TEPA deal unlocks wider market access – List of products that will gain big
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Financial Express
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The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the four EFTA nations, which are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, has officially came into effect on Wednesday, marking a major step forward in strengthening the...
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Harry Wilson wants ‘massive’ home advantage for Wales in World Cup play-offs
Harry Wilson says home advantage in the World Cup play-offs is “massive” as Wales aim to improve their chances of reaching next summer’s finals. Welsh hopes of automatic qualification were effectively ended by Belgium’s 4-2 victory in Cardiff on...
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US passport loses power for first time in 20 years – Check where India stands
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Financial Express
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For the first time in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index, the United States passport has dropped out of the top 10 most powerful passports. Once ranked No. 1 in 2014, the US now sits at 12th place alongside Malaysia. People from both...
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Harry Wilson targets home advantage for Wales in World Cup play-offs
Wales’ Harry Wilson reacts during the FIFA World Cup European Qualifying defeat against Belgium. Photo Adam Davy/PA Wire. Harry Wilson says home advantage in the World Cup play-offs is “massive” as Wales aim to improve their chances of reaching...
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Trade treaty kicks in, Swiss govt seeks investment pact
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The Times of India
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EFTA Bloc nations pledged $100 billion investments in India under a new trade deal, with Switzerland seeking a bilateral investment treaty and Liechtenstein a double taxation avoidance agreement. Pharma giant Roche committed $1.8 billion,...
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Swiss Wines and Chocolates to Become Cheaper in India After New Trade Deal
Swiss wines and chocolates will soon become more affordable for Indian consumers following the implementation of a new trade agreement between India and a bloc of four European nations—Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. India signed...
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India News | India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement Comes into Force, to Focus on New Job Opportunities, Sustained Economic Growth
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) came into force on Wednesday, representing a significant milestone...
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Explainer: India’s free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association bloc
India’s free trade agreement with the EFTA bloc—Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—came into effect on October 2, 2024. It brings $100 billion investment promise, creates 1 million jobs, cuts tariffs, boosts Indian exports and service...
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Bellamy concedes Wales 'needed to win' against Belgium in big hit to World Cup hopes
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy conceded his side "needed to win" against Belgium, after they were beaten 4-2 in Cardiff in a significant blow to their hopes of automatic World Cup qualification. "We knew we needed to win, we were here to win,"...
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Germany and Belgium look set for finals, while France still has work to do
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China Daily
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A rat evades the clutches of Belgium's Thibaut Courtois after running onto the pitch during a UEFA World Cup qualifying match in Cardiff, Wales, on Monday. REUTERS Injury-hit France was held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on...
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Entry-Exit System has been introduced by EU
The new Entry-Exit System (EES) requires non-EU travellers to provide biometric data, replacing passport stamping and enhancing border security across Schengen countries. the European Union has introduced the Entry-Exit System (EES), a Europe-wide...
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India-EFTA trade agreement begins on October 1
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland— came into effect on October 1, 2025. The deal was finalised in March 2024 and is expected to boost trade...
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India's free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association bloc
India's free trade agreement (FTA) with four-nation bloc, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comes into effect from Wednesday. It is aimed at boosting two-way commerce and investments. The EFTA members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and...
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Palace breaks silence on romance rumours between royal and Princess Elisabeth as new statement issued
The Liechtenstein Palace has broken its silence on a photograph that sparked romance rumours between Prince Georg and Princess Elisabeth. In the picture, which went viral on social media, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and Prince Georg of...
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Scammers Are Targeting Travelers to Europe
You don’t have to pay yet. On Oct. 12, the European Union (EU) implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES) after long delays. Under the new regulation, 29 Schengen countries will require non-EU travelers to register at border entry and exit points....
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Trade agreement between India and European entity enters into force
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry detailed in a statement that the agreement was signed on March 10 last year in New Delhi and stressed the importance of EFTA, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, as a regional grouping...
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