International News

US–China Trade Thaw: Trump Delays 145% Tariff by Three Months, Beijing Responds in Kind

Washington: In a significant step towards easing trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day delay in imposing a planned 145% additional tariff on Chinese goods. The move, signed into order by Trump, pushes the tariff implementation deadline to November 10 and raises hopes for a fresh trade agreement between the two nations. Read More…

International News

Trump Freezes Trade Talks with India as Tariffs Surge to 50%

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any trade talks with India until the ongoing tariff dispute is resolved, declaring from the Oval Office, “No, not until the tariff dispute is settled.” His strong stance follows the decision to double tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, citing India’s continued oil trade with Russia Read More…

India News

“India Won’t Back Down”: PM Modi Slams Trump’s Tariff Hike, Vows to Protect Farmers’ Interests

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports, declaring that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers, dairy producers, or fishermen—no matter the cost. Speaking at the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Modi emphasized the government’s unwavering stand on Read More…

India News

India Eyes Strategic Shift as U.S. Tariffs and EU Sanctions Tighten Grip on Russian Oil Trade

New Delhi: With mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and European Union sanctions targeting nations trading in Russian oil, India is signaling a potential policy overhaul to safeguard its energy security and national interests. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has hinted that a strategic recalibration may be on the horizon as global geopolitical dynamics grow Read More…

India News

Modi Stands Firm as Trump Slams India Over Russian Oil Ties, Imposes 25% Tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected mounting U.S. pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, even as former President Donald Trump escalates the trade standoff with a 25% tariff on Indian imports. The move, aimed at curbing global oil trade with Moscow, comes with threats of even harsher penalties unless Russia agrees to a Read More…

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PM Modi Emphasizes Economic Self-Reliance After Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Remark

New Delhi: In a strong response to former US President Donald Trump’s recent jibe calling India a “dead economy,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined the country’s economic priorities and renewed his push for Swadeshi (self-reliant) manufacturing and trade. Trump’s comments came just days after he announced a 25% import tariff on Indian goods, effective Read More…

International News

Trump Slaps New Tariffs on India and 70 Nations Amid Trade Tensions; 25% Duty on Indian Imports from August 7

Washington: In a sweeping move likely to shake global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing steep additional tariffs on imports from 70 countries, including a 25% duty on goods from India. The new tariffs, effective from August 7, come amid stalled trade negotiations and rising geopolitical friction. The hardest-hit Read More…

International News

U.S. Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Exports; Textile, IT, Auto, and Pharma Stocks Tumble

Indian stock markets witnessed sharp tremors after the United States announced a sweeping 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 1, along with additional penalties tied to India’s oil and defense deals with Russia. The move sent shockwaves across key export-dependent sectors—textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and IT services—triggering a broad sell-off on the bourses. Stocks Read More…

International News

Countdown to July 9: India Scrambles to Seal Trade Deal with Trump Amid Tariff Tensions

With Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline fast approaching, India is in a high-stakes race to finalize a critical trade deal and avoid a fresh wave of steep U.S. tariffs. As part of a last-minute diplomatic push, Indian and American negotiators are working overtime to iron out the final wrinkles in a mini trade agreement that’s Read More…

kerala News

Kerala Water Bills to Soar as KWA Proposes Tariff Overhaul Based on Building Size

The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has proposed a sweeping revision to its water tariff system, introducing building size as a new factor in determining water bills—alongside actual consumption. If approved by the state government, this could result in significantly higher water bills, especially for larger homes and commercial establishments. Under the new proposal, a minimum Read More…