As Easter 2025 approaches, millions of Christians and even non-Christians across India are preparing to celebrate the festival with traditional fervour. However, this year, rising inflation has cast a shadow over the festivities, making everything from chocolates and Easter eggs to travel and family meals more expensive. The economic strain […]
Economy
April 2, Beijing: As the global trade landscape faces potential disruption due to US President Donald Trump’s impending ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, China has extended an offer to increase imports from India and enhance trade collaboration. In an interview with the Chinese state-backed newspaper Global Times, China’s Ambassador to India, Xu […]
March 7, Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, March 7, that India has agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on American imports. Trump criticized India’s existing trade policies, stating, “India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can’t even sell anything in India… They have agreed, by the way; they […]
February 16, Bengaluru: Bengaluru Metro commuters are facing the repercussions of a sharp fare hike, which has led to a noticeable decline in daily ridership. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) implemented the price increase in response to rising operational costs. However, many passengers, including students and working professionals, […]
February 13, Washington DC: PM Modi and Tulsi Gabbard the newly confirmed, US Director of National Intelligence, were acquainted and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties between the two countries. Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, during his visit to Washington […]
February 5, Karnataka: Vijay Mallya has reported filing a petition in the Karnataka High Court for Bank Recovery. The businessman claims that Rs.6,400 crore was owed, while banks had recovered Rs. 14,000 Crore. This Businessman has frontline and approached the Karnataka High Court arguing that while Rs.6,200 Crore was the […]
February 1, Saturday, 2025: Union Finance Minister Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 today morning. In a move to give relief to taxpayers, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that those with annual income up to Rs 12 lakh will not have to pay tax. In the new income tax […]
Feb 1 Saturday, 2025: The Indian rupee hit a record low of 86.65 per dollar amid concerns over US trade tariffs and a strong dollar index. The RBI likely intervened to stabilize the currency, but broader Asian markets also declined following tariff announcements by President Trump. The Indian rupee hit […]
January 20, Washington: On the 20th, Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with the foreign ministers of Japan and Australia. These foreign ministers were in Washington to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump. India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong attend […]
January 16, Thursday, New Delhi: 3 India-based nuclear entities are no more on the US restrictions list. The three entities under the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) are the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR), and the Indian Rare Earths (IRE). On […]