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The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, 2026, giving nearly 99% of Indian exports duty-free access to the UK market. The agreement also expands opportunities for Indian service providers and introduces a five-year social security exemption for eligible professionals working temporarily in the UK.
West Bengal Budget 2026 proposes one lakh government jobs, a DA increase, welfare allocations, and investment-focused reforms. Presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, the BJP government's first budget aims to promote economic growth, employment generation, and infrastructure development across the state.
