NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, January 27, participated in the traditional Halwa Ceremony, marking the start of the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1.The ceremony was held at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi.At the ceremony, Sitharaman was accompanied by…
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs. Source link
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas on Tuesday welcomed the agreement, stating that India and Europe have the potential to significantly deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, security and defence.India and the European Union have concluded long-running negotiations on a landmark free…
Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not yet experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised. Source link
Imported European wines, whiskies and beers are set to become significantly cheaper in India following the conclusion of a “historic” free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, described by leaders of both India and EU as the “mother of all deals”.Under the pact unveiled, India will sharply reduce some of the import…
The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations. Source link
India-EU FTA sealed: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of a free trade agreement that is widely being described as the “mother of all deals”. The deal comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty and trade disruptions driven largely by Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Calling it the largest FTA India…
The Court acknowledged that the dowry harassment and domestic cruelty remain harsh realities of the Indian Society. (AI image) In a significant decision delivered on 15.04.2025, the Supreme Court firmly refused to interfere with the constitutionality of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 84 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023). While acknowledging…
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.” Source link
Gold and silver futures jumped to a new lifetime high on Tuesday, buoyed by safe haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. On the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) gold for February 5 delivery soared Rs 2,522 or 1.62%, to trade at Rs 1,58,559 per 10 grams, climbing Rs 2,522 or 1.62%, after briefly touching a record Rs…
