NEW DELHI: Sergio Gor, US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next US Ambassador to India, on Thursday described India as “a strategic partner, whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond.”“India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. Under President Donald Trump’s strong leadership, I’m committed to advancing…
Gold rate today: Gold prices touched a new lifetime high in the national capital on Thursday, rising Rs 100 to Rs 1,13,100 per 10 grams on sustained buying by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.The precious metal has surged by Rs 34,150 or 43.25 per cent so far in 2025, compared with Rs…
The US ambassador-designate to Delhi, Sergio Gor, emphasised that India’s role as a strategic ally will influence regional and international developments. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the American ambassador to India, Sergio Gor has said that India-US trade deal issues will be sorted within weeks. At a Senate committee hearing for…
Infosys Ltd on Thursday announced a Rs 18,000 crore share buyback programme, signalling confidence in its long-term cash flows and growth prospects even as the IT services major faces muted revenue growth this fiscal.The company said it will repurchase around 10 crore shares at Rs 1,800 apiece, a 19% premium over the stock’s Thursday closing…
The rupee closed at a fresh all-time low of 88.35 against the US dollar on Thursday, tumbling 24 paise amid sustained tariff tensions between India and the US, foreign fund outflows, and rising crude oil prices.Forex dealers said a stronger dollar ahead of US inflation data further weighed on the Indian unit, which continues to…
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recently indicated an improvement in relations. (AI image) With US President Donald Trump saying that the trade deal negotiations between India and America will continue, a key government official has struck an optimistic note on issues being sorted out.The US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed…
Wall Street traded near record highs on Thursday as fresh US economic data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week to support growth. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in early trade after setting new records in the last two sessions, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 95 points and…
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its benchmark deposit rate steady at 2% on Thursday, with inflation back under control and the eurozone economy showing resilience despite US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures.At the post-decision news conference, attention is expected to focus on ECB President Christine Lagarde’s remarks on France’s fiscal crisis and whether the…
The road transport ministry is preparing a toll policy to extend benefits to both state and private bus operators who use national highways, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.The government has already rolled out a FASTag-based annual pass for non-commercial vehicles at Rs 3,000 from August 15, aimed at easing highway travel. The pass…
India moves to boost high-grade steel production to reduce import dependence; Kumaraswamy assures ‘all necessary support’ India is stepping up efforts to manufacture specialised high-grade steel for the automobile sector in order to cut down reliance on imports, Union minister for steel and heavy industries H D Kumaraswamy said on Thursday.Speaking at the annual convention…
