Piyush Goyal (File photo) NEW DELHI: As companies from the EFTA Bloc — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein — promised investment into India as part of the $100 billion commitment under the trade deal, Swiss state secretary for economic affairs Helene Budliger Artieda called for the need for a bilateral investment treaty(BIT), while Liechtenstein sought…
The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify. Source link
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, a six-year programme aimed at boosting domestic pulse production and achieving self-sufficiency by 2030-31, according to a government statement. The Mission will be implemented from 2025-26 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore.India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of…
President Trump and top health officials announced a deal with Pfizer to try to lower Medicaid prices, and a website to help consumers buy drugs directly from manufacturers. Source link
IMF economist Shekhar Aiyar has been appointed as the new Director and Chief Executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), the think tank announced on Wednesday. He is set to take charge in November, news agency PTI reported.Aiyar currently serves as Assistant Director in the Research Department of the International…
During the last government shutdown, which began in late 2018, many demoralized workers called out sick or did not show up to work. Source link
NEW DELHI: The Oberoi Group Wednesday announced the launch of “Asmi by Oberoi” —wellness offering that “reflects the brand’s commitment to creating experiences.” Derived from timeless Indian wisdom and supported by contemporary practice, the group says ASMI is a “lifestyle framework designed to strengthen alignment and vitality across five pillars: movement, nutrition, bodywork, breath work,…
A lawsuit accuses members of the emirate’s ruling family of stringing the Irish hotelier, Patrick McKillen, along on high-end developments as “part of a yearslong pattern of illegal racketeering.” Source link
Donald Trump and Lisa Cook (Images/Agencies) The US Supreme Court on Wednesday barred President Donald Trump from immediately removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, ensuring she will remain in her post until the court hears arguments on the case in January 2026.In a brief order, the court said they had “deferred” the administration’s request, leaving…
The social media company will charge after users reach five gigabytes of free storage, which is in line with other tech giants’ policies. Source link
