NEW DELHI: A joint platform of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and ten central trade unions on Monday announced a nationwide protest on August 13 against the proposed 25 percent US tariff and the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).In a joint statement, the CTUs-SKM criticised US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new residential complex in August on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, featuring 184 large and spacious flats for Members of Parliament, partially addressing the requirement for accommodation in Lutyens’ Delhi, according to a TOI report by Dipak Dash. Over the past few years, the government has constructed supplementary housing…
Indian property buyers in Dubai are facing regulatory challenges after using international credit cards (ICCs) for property purchases. They opted for this payment method through builder-shared links or during UAE visits, making down payments and instalment payments.The process appeared straightforward, avoiding bank paperwork and potentially circumventing the 20% tax-collected-at-source (TCS). However, they allegedly misused ICCs,…
Workers near one of the three metro rail cars received by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the Yellow Line as construction was going on. (BMRCL via PTI – file photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro on August 10, a move seen as…
The United States has implemented a uniform 25% duty on all goods originating from India, taking effect August 7. (AI image) Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on India: The Narendra Modi government is urging exporters to develop and market domestic brands as a response to the 25% by the Donald Trump administration. Additionally, it has requested…
VinFast in Chennai with its biggest showroom in India (Credit: VinFast Fb account) VinFast Auto India, a Vietnamese electric vehicle company, opened its largest retail outlet in Chennai, marking its second showroom in the country, as announced by a company representative, quoted by news agency PTI.The 4,700 sq ft showroom, situated in Teynampet, represents the…
The allotment results for NSDL’s Rs 4,011.60-crore initial public offering (IPO) is set to be announced Monday i.e. August 4, following an overwhelmingly positive response from investors. The IPO, priced at Rs 800 per share, was oversubscribed 41.02 times, signalling strong investor confidence. Listing and market sentiment Shares of NSDL are set to be listed…
In a critical juncture for US-China trade relations, officials from both nations are working to resolve their differences and potentially reach a trade agreement that could prevent the imposition of severe tariffs. However, a significant sticking point reportedly remains- the US demand for China to cease purchasing oil from Iran and Russia. China’s Foreign Ministry…
US has shifted its stance towards India, with Trump now targeting it as part of his strategy to pressure Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict. (AI image) In the face of US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs and warnings of additional penalty for trade with Russia, India is also hardening its stance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting August 4, 2025) are Suzlon, and Bharat Electronics. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Suzlon 66 82 24% BEL 377 490 30% SuzlonSuzlon’s outlook remains…
