India urged to boost ‘Made in India’ brand as US tariffs bite: SBI report
The recent imposition of a 25% tariff with penalties on Indian exports to the U.S. is a “bad business decision,” but global supply chains are likely to self-correct over time, according to an SBI Research report released Friday. Indian firms should seize this
Ex-judge submits MUDA scam report to Karnataka govt amid political storm
Retired Karnataka High Court judge P.N. Desai, who heads the judicial commission probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, submitted a six-volume report to the state government on Thursday. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh received the report on behalf of the Siddaramaiah administration.
Trump’s tariffs on India could open door to new trade talks: HSBC
US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports may serve as a starting point for renewed trade negotiations, according to HSBC Global Research. The bank noted that India’s commitment to dialogue despite the tariff threat reflects its willingness
Indian Navy chief meets Japanese Defence Minister to boost strategic ties
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met with Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani on Thursday during his official visit to Japan, aiming to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and address regional security challenges. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening strategic
US student detained in Chennai for carrying banned satellite phone
An American university student was detained at Chennai International Airport after authorities discovered a banned satellite phone in his possession during a routine security check. The incident occurred early Thursday as a Scoot Airlines flight bound for Singapore was preparing for takeoff at
Panama’s Vice Minister in Delhi ahead of UNSC presidency, holds key talks
As Panama prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in August, its Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos, held delegation-level talks with senior Indian officials in New Delhi on Thursday. Vice Minister Hoyos met Ministry of External
US also imposes high tariffs to protect local industry, WTO data shows
As US President Donald Trump criticizes India for high tariffs, World Trade Organization (WTO) data shows that the US itself levies steep duties to protect its domestic industries. The US imposes tariffs as high as 200% on dairy products, 132% on fruits and
Eminent economist Lord Meghnad Desai passes away at 85
Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned economist and UK House of Lords member, passed away at 85. Born in Vadodara in 1940, Desai had a distinguished academic career, teaching at the London School of Economics from 1965 to 2003. He was elevated to the House
Naidu discusses green energy, data centres with Singapore minister
On the second day of his official visit to Singapore, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, to explore collaboration in key sectors including green energy,
Monsoon rains claim 279 lives across Pakistan, Punjab worst hit
Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, pushing the nationwide death toll to 279, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Since the onset of the rainy season, 676 people have been injured in rain-related incidents across the country. The NDMA
India surges ahead with trade deals as US pact stalls: Report
As India accelerates its global trade partnerships, the long-awaited trade agreement with the United States remains elusive despite ongoing negotiations. According to a recent Newsweek report, India’s recent success with the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlights its growing global economic clout—and the
Margherita meets French minister at G20 DMM, discusses AI and global reforms
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, met with France’s Minister of International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, on the sidelines of the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting (DMM) held at Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. The two leaders exchanged views
India, China hail ‘peace and tranquility’ along border, agree to sustain dialogue
In a sign of thawing tensions, India and China on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the prevailing peace and tranquility in their border areas and agreed to sustain diplomatic and military dialogue to support gradual normalisation of ties. The assessment came during the 34th
Bhupendra Patel to lead Gujarat’s SWAGAT grievance redressal session on Thursday
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will preside over the upcoming State SWAGAT (State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) session on Thursday, reinforcing the government’s commitment to responsive governance. The monthly SWAGAT programme, launched in 2003 by then CM Narendra Modi, allows
Grand Mufti seeks PM, President’s help in saving Kerala nurse from execution in Yemen
After securing a temporary stay on the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, is now seeking the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the next phase of
Motwani Jadeja Institute launched in New York to boost Indo-US ties
In a major step to enhance Indo-US academic and strategic collaboration, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) launched the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) in New York. The initiative aims to strengthen ties through education, policy, innovation, and cultural exchange. Named in
India, UK to boost trade and defence ties during PM Modi’s London visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom starting Wednesday, where he will hold wide-ranging talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to
A bride, two brothers, and the enduring legacy of polyandry in Himachal
How a rare wedding in the Hatti tribe revives an ancient tradition of unity Shillai, Himachal Pradesh — A rare and culturally significant wedding has drawn widespread attention in Himachal Pradesh, where two brothers from the Hatti tribe jointly married one woman, reviving
Tharoor welcomes US designation of TRF as terrorist group, calls it diplomatic win for India
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a global terrorist group. Calling it a “diplomatic success” for India, Tharoor expressed hope that the move would increase
India, Russia strengthen cultural ties and tourism cooperation
India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural and tourism ties during a high-level meeting between Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov in New Delhi on Friday. The talks centered on expanding India’s participation in