Germany says foiled Islamist attack plot
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 6:43AM IST
German authorities said Saturday they had arrested five men on suspicion of involvement in an Islamist plot to plough a vehicle into people at a Christmas market.An Egyptian, three Moroccans and a Syrian were detained on Friday over the plan to carry out the attack in southern Bavaria state, police and prosecutors said in a statement.The Egyptian, aged 56, allegedly called in a mosque for an attack to be carried out on a market in the Dingolfing-Landau district "using a vehicle in order to kill or injure as many people as possible", according to the statement.The Moroccans -- aged 30, 28 and 22 -- allegedly then agreed to carry out the attack while the Syrian, 37, encouraged them. Investigators suspect "an Islamist motive" for the plot.All the suspects were brought before a magistrate on Saturday after their arrest and are in custody.German authorities have been on high alert for attacks on Christmas markets after a car ramming attack last year on a market in the city of Magdeburg killed six and wounded hundreds.
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IndiaMexico FTA talks begin amid tariff hikes
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 6:00AM IST
New Delhi: India and Mexico have begun talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) to resolve issues arising out of the new tariffs imposed by Mexico, and terms of reference for the pact are expected to be firmed up soon, officials said.The development comes as Mexico has announced up to 50% tariffs on imports from non-preferential trade partners, including India, from January 1 next year. India is already engaged with Mexico for a trade agreement. The terms of reference could be finalised soon, said an official, who did not wish to be identified. Mexico reached out to India for a pact to strengthen bilateral trade relations and initial discussions have been held, according to the official. The terms of reference set the framework and scope for the FTA negotiations.Mutually Beneficial SolutionsIndias goods exports to Mexico totalled $5.75 billion in FY25, while imports amounted to $2.9 billion. Officials said the two sides are engaged in finding mutually beneficial solutions in the wake of Mexicos call to unilaterally raise duties on many products. 125952360 Mexico had first introduced the proposal in September to support local production and reduce trade imbalances but later deferred it to August 2026, after concerns were raised by non-FTA partners including India and by Mexican industry groups. However, the proposal was resubmitted on December 3, accelerating the legislative process.In September, India had sought special concessions to shield its exports from the new tariffs, said people aware of the matter. The two sides are exploring mutually beneficial solutions which align with global trade rules, the official said, adding that India reserves the right to take appropriate measures to safeguard the interests of its exporters. Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal has held a meeting with Mexicos vice minister of economy Luis Rosendo on the issue and follow-on technical meetings are expected soon, according to the official.The detailed list of items covered is yet to be officially notified but unilateral increases in MFN (most favoured nation) tariffs, without prior consultations, do not align with the spirit of our cooperative economic engagement, said another official. Exporters said industry has been pushing for a trade deal with Mexico for some time to benefit from the United States-MexicoCanada Agreement (USMCA).
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Amid fading FAME surge, charging woes, GST 2.0 ICE kickstart, electric 2-wheelers need new direction
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 5:30AM IST
Legacy manufacturers continue to anchor the market. Hero MotoCorp retained its leadership, followed by Honda and TVS, signalling a return to steady demand for petrol models even as the festive surge tapered off. The resurgence underscores the surprising reality that while EVs were expected to disrupt ICE dominance by now, it is the ICE market that appears far more predictable and resilient, experts said.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 1:54AM IST
The airline, which commands a 65% share of Indias domestic aviation market, says operations are stabilising after days of chaos that saw hundreds of flight cancellations
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 1:54AM IST
The airline, which commands a 65% share of Indias domestic aviation market, says operations are stabilising after days of chaos that saw hundreds of flight cancellations
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Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff, F.A.A. Says
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 12:34AM IST
United Airlines Flight 803, which was headed to Toyko, safely landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, officials said.
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