Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Japan with a powerful pitch to global investors, urging them to “Come make in India, make for the world.” Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum, he showcased India as a powerhouse of talent and an emerging hub for manufacturing, technology, and innovation. Japan is set to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to players and fans as the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 gets underway in Rajgir, Bihar, on August 29. The tournament’s opening coincides with National Sports Day, celebrated in honor of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, adding special significance to the event. Applauding Bihar’s Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that Governors cannot justify keeping bills pending for as long as six months without action. The sharp observation came during a hearing on the President’s reference regarding the powers of Governors and the President over state legislation. Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), celebrating it as a landmark initiative that has transformed India’s financial landscape. Calling PMJDY “a story of empowerment,” the Prime Minister said the scheme has given people dignity and the power to shape their own destiny by Read More…
New Delhi: Facing a major setback after the US imposed a 50% additional tariff on Indian goods, the Indian government has swung into action with a multi-pronged rescue plan. At the heart of this strategy is a push to diversify export markets, with discussions already held with 40 countries, including the UK, Japan, South Korea, Read More…
Hansalpur, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 inaugurated a series of green mobility initiatives at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant, marking a new chapter in India’s clean energy journey. The event saw the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e-Vitara, which will be exported to over 100 countries, positioning India Read More…
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 27, citing New Delhi’s continued crude oil purchases from Russia. The hike combines an additional 25% penalty duty with the existing 25% countervailing duty, effectively doubling the tariff rate on Indian goods entering the U.S. According to a notification from the U.S. Read More…
New Delhi: Passengers flying to and from Delhi may face delays as Air India, IndiGo, and other major airlines have issued advisories following a rain alert by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Delhi-NCR throughout Tuesday, cautioning that the showers could disrupt air traffic and lead to Read More…
Mumbai/New Delhi: In a dramatic turn just weeks before the Asia Cup, fantasy gaming giant Dream11 has exited as Team India’s jersey sponsor, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to hunt for a replacement. The pullout comes in the wake of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which Read More…
New Delhi: Starting Tuesday midnight (U.S. time), the United States will enforce an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, pushing the total extra duties on Indian goods to a steep 50% under the Trump administration’s trade regime. With the hike, India now joins Brazil as the nation facing the highest U.S. import tariffs, ahead of Read More…