Image used for representative purposes NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington is “close to making a deal with India” even as he announced reciprocal tariffs on more than a dozen countries, including close allies, late Monday (early Tuesday India time) while sparing New Delhi.“We have made a deal with the UK,…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, while warning of a much steeper duty on pharmaceuticals that would come into effect after a grace period of at least a year. “Today we’re doing copper,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting, signalling movement in an ongoing investigation…
The West Bengal government will host a ‘Business and Industry Conclave’ later this year, Amit Mitra, chief financial adviser to CM Mamata Banerjee, announced on Tuesday. The initiative is being viewed as a push to accelerate industrialisation in the state. Mitra said the conclave would be organised after the Puja festivities to give further momentum…
India is in discussions with Australia to secure rare earth minerals, an Australian official confirmed on Tuesday, as global concerns mount over supply shortages triggered by Chinese export restrictions. “They (India and Australia) are talking about rare earth and there are blocks available. So there is an opportunity for India to take an early-stage block…
As Prada continues to face criticism over its Kolhapuri chappal-inspired sandals, the broader fashion world is grappling with how to engage with Indian aesthetics without falling into appropriation. The Italian label was called out on social media and by industry insiders for using a design closely resembling India’s traditional Kolhapuri footwear, without crediting the original…
Rishi Sunak, the former UK Prime Minister, is returning to his professional roots – Wall Street. According to the Financial Times, Sunak has been appointed as a senior adviser at Goldman Sachs, marking his first major career move since stepping down as Conservative Party leader after the July 2024 general election.The appointment is a homecoming…
Wall Street saw a mixed start on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff warnings while also weighing concerns over high stock valuations.In early trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.14% to 44,343, shredding 62 points. The Nasdaq was up 19 points of 0.09%, reaching 20,431. S&P 500 also remained flat, gaining…
ITR filing FY 2024-25: It’s crucial for you to do a final check on which tax regime suits you best before filing ITR. ITR filing FY 2024-25: The choice of the income tax regime while filing Income Tax Return (ITR) is an extremely important one. Your final tax outgo is dependent on the tax regime…
New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been ranked the ninth busiest airport in the world, handling more than 7.78 crore passengers in 2024, according to a report released by Airports Council International (ACI) on Tuesday.This marks an improvement from last year, when the airport held the 10th spot.The ACI’s list of the world’s…
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has announced a partnership with Indian EV charging and aftersales solutions provider RoadGrid, as it gears up for its product launch in India later this year.VinFast, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Vietnam’s Vingroup, is gearing up for a bold debut in India, positioning itself for competition with US based…
