Panaji: Trump’s “explosive” tariffs are now in effect, including 104% on China, the world’s biggest exporter. Also on the list are 60 of the “worst offending” countries – who will face tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. President Trump, in a historic measure to counter higher duties on American products imposed globally, announced reciprocal tariffs….
Ahmedabad: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said the Congress must be a party of hope, not of resentment, a party of the future, not just of the past, and a party with a positive narrative and not just criticism. He also slammed the BJP for “trying to divide North from South” and said…
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Wednesday cut India’s growth forecast to 6.5 per cent from 6.7 per cent estimated earlier for the current financial year on account of the impact of global trade and policy uncertainties. Prospects of the agriculture sector remain bright on the back of healthy reservoir levels and robust crop production in…
In a landmark development that marks a major diplomatic and legal victory for India, Tahawwur Rana—the man accused of playing a key role in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks—will finally face Indian justice. After years of legal wrangling and international coordination, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to entertain Rana’s plea against extradition, clearing…
“News of deception sells, but stories of trust are suppressed — have we forgotten balance?” The image of women in the media and the sensational reporting associated with it have raised serious questions today. In some incidents, the media exaggerates the crimes committed by women, which hurts the image of the entire female class. Issues…
Ahmedabad: Alleging that the BJP won the Maharashtra assembly polls through a “fraud” like never before, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday made a strong pitch for having elections on ballot paper. Addressing the AICC session here, Kharge also accused the Modi government of “selling off” government assets to benefit crony capitalists and slowly finishing…
New Delhi: India clears mega deal to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft from France. The government-to-government deal worth over ₹63,000 crore will be signed soon. Indian Navy will get 22 single-seater and four twin-seater aircraft as part of the deal, Government Sources told ANI. Indian Navy will get 22 single-seater and four twin-seater aircraft as…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Jainism has played an invaluable role in building India’s identity, asserting that its values offer an answer to the global challenges of terrorism, war, and environmental protection. Addressing an event to mark the ‘Navkar Mahamantra Divas’, Modi said his government is committed to preserving the heritage…
Mumbai: The RBI on Wednesday slashed key interest rates by 25 basis points, for the second time in a row, to support a shuttering economy hit by reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Following the rate cut, the key policy rate eased to 6 per cent, providing relief to home, auto,o and corporate loan borrowers….
Washington/Beijing: A fresh wave of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump came into effect Tuesday midnight (US Eastern time), with China facing the steepest hike—an unprecedented 104% on its goods. The move signals Washington’s tough stance on trade and has already triggered a sharp response from Beijing. India, too, is among the hardest-hit nations,…
