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TREND | 04 Jan 2026, 10:45PM

KC Das eyes UK comeback after 50 years, backs bilateral trade pact

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Iconic sweetmeat chain KC Das is eyeing a return to the United Kingdom after more than five decades, encouraged by the proposed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and rising demand for authentic Indian food brands overseas. Dhiman Das, executive director of the legendary confectionery brand and a fifth-generation descendant of Nobin Chandra Das, the inventor of the rosogolla, said there is "huge scope" for Indian food businesses and restaurants in the UK market, particularly as the pact is expected to ease regulatory and tariff barriers for food exports. "We are actively looking for a suitable partner for the UK venture. The important thing is that the partner should be technically sound in dairy, as finance is not a critical issue," Das told PTI. "We are planning to set up a manufacturing base in Birmingham, which is relatively close to London, to cater to the metropolis market and adjoining regions. We have requested the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata to

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TREND | 04 Jan 2026, 09:44PM

India-EU Trade Pact: Piyush Goyal To Visit Brussels This Week

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During the two-day visit on January 8-9, Goyal will meet the Executive VP and European Commissioner for Trade of the EU, Maros Sefcovic.

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TREND | 04 Jan 2026, 07:37PM

UK, France Bomb ISIS Arms Bunker In Joint Strike On Syria

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Guided bombs were used to target a number of access tunnels down to a bunker linked with ISIS.

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Britain and France conduct joint airstrike on suspected ISIS arms cache in Syria

Business Line | 04 Jan 2026, 04:47AM

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TREND | 04 Jan 2026, 09:42AM

AI bubble concerns, policy splits cast shadow over Asian stocks in 2026

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The investment frenzy over AI played a key role in driving Asian stocks' outperformance versus their global peers last year

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Asian stocks enter 2026 under cloud of AI valuation risks, policy divergence

Business Line | 04 Jan 2026, 09:33AM

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TREND | 04 Jan 2026, 09:30AM

World leaders react to US operation in Venezuela, call for de-escalation

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European Union President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised respect for international law and the UN Charter, while EU High Representative Kaja Kallas ensures EU citizens' safety

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TREND | 03 Jan 2026, 09:40PM

US Market Outlook 2026: Bourses may lose steam

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Dow Jones and S&P 500 have limited upside. NASDAQ Composite looks relatively stronger

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TREND | 03 Jan 2026, 03:52PM

Micheal Martin to visit China, first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years

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Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin will visit China from Sunday and meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first visit by an Irish leader in 14 years, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday. Beijing has been strengthening ties with individual members of the European Union despite tensions with the EU bloc over tariffs and human rights issues. In late 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish King Felipe VI met with Xi in separate trips to China. During his five-day trip, Martin will also meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who had invited him, and Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the ministry said in a statement. Besides Beijing, he will travel to Shanghai, it added. Through the visit, the ministry said, China is ready to work with Ireland to expand cooperation and foster China-EU relations. In December, China imposed up to 42.7 per cent of provisional tariffs on dairy products, including milk and .

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TREND | 03 Jan 2026, 02:48PM

What to know about Budanov, Zelenskyy's pick for new chief of staff

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has chosen General Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff, a move that comes at an especially critical moment in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion. Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, Zelenskyy's longtime right-hand man who resigned in November after anti-corruption officials raided his apartment in an investigation into alleged graft in Ukraine's energy sector. The move against the powerful aide was a blow to the president that risked disrupting his negotiating strategy amid a US peace effort. What to know about Budanov: Rising through the ranks --------------------------- Budanov has led the military intelligence agency, known by its acronym GUR, since 2020. At 39, he is one of Ukraine's most recognizable and popular wartime figures, known for being the architect of many successful operations targeting Russian military assets, as well as for his independent and enigmatic personality. A career military...

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TREND | 03 Jan 2026, 11:27AM

Why can't Trump bypass EU countries in the Russia-Ukraine peace deal? Explained

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EU countries express unease over US President Trump's handling of the Russia-Ukraine peace deal, fearing their interests may be overlooked

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TREND | 03 Jan 2026, 09:46AM

How did people invest their money in Rome or ancient Greece?

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Like today, people in ancient times understood that investing money could help them consolidate and increase their wealth

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