{
  "id": 4009654,
  "title": "India, Canada ready to fast-track bilateral investment treaty talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/india-canada-ready-to-fast-track-bilateral-investment-treaty-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T18:08:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-canada-ready-to-fast-track-bilateral-investment-treaty-talks/articleshow/133597934.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi: India and Canada have agreed to fast-track bilateral investment treaty discussions during their inaugural India-Canada Finance Ministers Economic and Financial Dialogue. The two countries welcomed the potential of expanding the use of UPI in Canada and collaborating in strategic sectors, including critical minerals. The statement, released after the dialogue, also highlighted the commitment to conclude the Canada-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026. Both ministers emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral economic ties to support financial and commercial linkages, facilitate trade and investment, and expand commercial opportunities in both nations.",
  "summary": "India and Canada will start bilateral investment treaty negotiations soon. Both nations will explore cross-border payment system collaborations and critical mineral partnerships. They aim to broaden the use of UPI in Canada through payment provider alliances. This dialogue builds on prior commitments to strengthen economic and financial cooperation. The countries aspire to increase bilateral…",
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        "published": "2026-08-28T13:54:36.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Dar warns India against weaponising Indus waters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/dar-warns-india-against-weaponising-indus-waters",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:17:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/profound-consequences-indus-water-treaty-must-not-be-weaponised-fm",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:18:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}