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Just in:   • India sweeps UN elections unopposed to ECOSOC bodies  • Petroleum Minister Puri to visit Qatar to discuss LNG supply amid West Asia crisis  • DG Shipping asks ports to provide concessions to exporters, advises seafarers to remain safe  • India opens digital portal for US business towards $500 billion bilateral trade target  • India, Bangladesh discuss ways to strengthen defence ties  Last updated: 09 Apr, 2026    World News WTO reform stalls, US pushes own trade path​ IANS | 09 Apr, 2026 The United States has sharply criticised the functioning of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling it “ineffective and dysfunctional” after the 14th Ministerial Conference failed to deliver meaningful reform, particularly on digital trade rules.​  More Headlines » WEF 2026: Accessibility, affordability, and personalisation key to boost women’s health, say experts » Trump calls PM Modi 'good man', says India 'cut' Russian oil imports » US, Venezuela face off defiantly at UNSC as tensions escalate » 'Huge disagreement’ on tariff war in Trump administration, but he went ahead: Chief of staff Wiles » US Congressman warns India ties cooling over tariffs, China challenge   Read more....      Asia India, Bangladesh discuss ways to strengthen defence ties IANS | 09 Apr, 2026 India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma held a meeting with Defence Adviser to Banglade  Read more.... » Korean won falls against dollar as Middle East crisis drags on » Tariffs on India to drop to 10 pc temporarily, says White House » Political parties eye power as violence, fairness concerns shadow Bangladesh polls » India, Tanzania discuss cooperation in military training, maritime security » India, Myanmar eye $5 billion bilateral trade   Read more....  Americas India opens digital portal for US business towards $500 billion bilateral trade target IANS | 09 Apr, 2026 The doors to India-US trade have been opened wider with the launch of a digital portal to bring busi  Read more.... » US debt surge could ripple across global economy » Trump denounces US court's verdict, broadens tariff offensive » Trump signs order to boost coal use » America is now world’s hottest economy: Donald Trump » US lawmakers warn 'public charge' rule risks H-1B green cards   Read more....    Africa / Middle East Petroleum Minister Puri to visit Qatar to discuss LNG supply amid West Asia crisis Staff Reporter Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is set to visit Qatar between April 9 an  Read more.... » Iran allows India-flagged tankers through Hormuz after talks between EAM Jaishankar, Araghchi » Trump, Netanyahu hold talks on Iran, 'progress' in Gaza » India, UAE target doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032 » India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry » Iran's Supreme Leader says no message sent to US through third countries   Read more....  Europe India sweeps UN elections unopposed to ECOSOC bodies IANS | 09 Apr, 2026 India has swept unopposed the four elections to Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) bodies, with fo  Read more.... » India–EFTA TEPA marks two years, opening new avenues for trade and investment: Govt » India, Brazil to bolster steel supply chain » India reducing Russian oil buys, claims US » India key partner in UK’s 40-billion-pound International Education Strategy » Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict   Read more....         Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹94.25 ₹92.55 UK Pound ₹125.95 ₹121.95 Euro ₹108.95 ₹105.3 Japanese Yen ₹59.4 ₹57.6 As on 02 Apr, 2026   Daily Poll What is the biggest war impact on MSMEs?  Export Disruption  Raw Material Spike  Freight Cost Surge  Payment Delays  Currency Volatility  All   Commented Stories

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