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India and the UK are set to discuss contentious steel safeguard measures and the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) this week, posing significant hurdles to their free trade agreement. New Delhi is concerned about reduced steel import quotas and potential carbon taxes impacting exports, hinting at possible retaliatory measures.

India and the UK are addressing key issues delaying the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) implementation, including Britain's steel safeguard measure and carbon border adjustment mechanism. These concerns could lead India to rebalance duty concessions on British products like Scotch whisky, impacting bilateral trade.

India is reviewing tariff concessions on Scotch and other goods in its trade deal with the UK. This action is contingent on the UK addressing India's concerns regarding steel quotas and duties. UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is set to meet with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to resolve this deadlock.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lay the foundation stone for JSW Utkal Steel Ltd's proposed Rs 65,000 crore integrated steel plant at Dhinkia. The project, which faced prior opposition from POSCO, has secured environmental clearance and completed boundary wall construction, though some locals still voice concerns over livelihoods.

India's first bullet train project, linking Mumbai and Ahmedabad, has reached a significant milestone with the successful launch of a viaduct over Ahmedabad's Kalupur flyover. This marks another engineering feat for the high-speed rail corridor, which is now in its advanced construction phase, promising faster travel between the two major cities.

The USTR released the outcome of 60 investigations conducted under Section 301, identifying India among 54 economies that, according to its assessment, do not have adequate measures in place to prohibit or effectively prevent the import of goods allegedly produced using forced labour.

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu took a scooty ride in Ranchi to promote fuel saving, while a doctor was defrauded of Rs 33,500 by cybercriminals. Meanwhile, Hudco celebrated its foundation day, and Bokaro Steel Plant contractors opposed a new attendance system, threatening a shutdown.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has challenged JD(S) leaders HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy to an open debate on the Rs 18,000-crore Bidadi township project. Shivakumar claims 80% of farmers have consented, with compensation set to be disbursed soon. He highlighted the project's long history and urged Kumaraswamy to focus on steel prices instead.

In Bhagalpur, efforts to reconnect the community are underway as teams from BRO and MES quickly assemble a temporary Bailey bridge across the Ganga river. Spanning 50 meters, this vital structure is designed to facilitate light vehicle passage over the damaged section of Vikramshila Setu, which experienced a collapse on May 4.

A diesel shortage, exacerbated by West Asia tensions, has significantly impacted chromite mining in Sukinda Valley, India's primary source of the mineral. Operations have scaled down, affecting thousands of workers and threatening smaller mines with closure due to dwindling fuel stocks. Daily diesel needs are currently unmet, directly reducing output.

India is no stranger to austerity measures. Every time the country needs to tighten its belt, leaders seize the opportunity to present themselves as making sacrifices and sharing in the hardships of ordinary citizens

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Europe Day, celebrated on May 9th by the EU and May 5th by the Council of Europe, commemorates the Schuman Declaration of 1950. This pivotal proposal by Robert Schuman aimed to foster peace by uniting France and West Germany's coal and steel production, laying the groundwork for the modern European Union.

Mitsui OSK Lines anticipates further container rate increases due to a gap between rising bunker oil costs and freight rates, particularly in Asia. While a prolonged conflict could impact demand, the company remains bullish on India's growth, expanding its fleet for energy and vehicle transport.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, asking students to “Google” the current posting of the former NTA Director General linked to the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. In a strongly worded X post, Gandhi alleged that the BJP government protects and promotes officials associated with examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh examination amid allegations of paper leaks and widespread irregularities.

Odisha leads India with 34 operationalized mineral blocks out of a national total of 101 since 2015, showcasing the success of reforms in transparent resource allocation. These operational mines, including significant iron ore and limestone deposits, are boosting domestic output and reducing import dependence.