Exporters keep tabs on USTR probe, trade talks
NEW DELHI: Indian exporters are keeping close tabs on the US Trade Representative’s investigations and…
Exporters keep tabs on USTR probe, trade talks
NEW DELHI: Indian exporters are keeping close tabs on the US Trade Representative’s investigations and the talks for a bilateral trade deal, which they expect will put them at an advantage compared to some of their rivals from other countries.While they are not too worried with the latest proposal to impose 12.5% tariffs on 54…
Govt sets aside Rs 10k crore to cap jet fuel price, keep air fares in check
NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure airfares don’t get completely out of reach for the common citizen and airlines don’t collapse, govt on Wednesday decided to set aside Rs 10,000 crore to cap aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel prices and prevent them from sharp surges. This one-time budgetary support will be given…
Interest in India strong despite volatility: Bank of America chief
MUMBAI: Interest in India remains undiminished despite near-term volatility, according to Vikram Sahu, India CEO and country executive at Bank of America.“Corporate interest remains strong and unchanged in its conviction,” Sahu said, adding that strategic investors continue to take a long-term view of India, drawn by its scale, growth prospects and governance framework.Investor sentiment is…
Delhi fire tragedy: What India’s fire safety rules actually require |
A massive fire erupted at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, killing at least 21 and injuring several others, on Wednesday morning.The restaurant reportedly had only a single entry-exit route, raising concerns about the lack of adherence to fire safety rules in India. The incident has once again brought the spotlight on fire safety standards…
Doctor explains 4 health markers that may reveal your heart attack and stroke risk before symptoms appear
Heart attacks and strokes rarely happen without warning. Long before a blocked artery causes a medical emergency, the body often leaves clues in blood tests, metabolism, and even waist size. For decades, LDL cholesterol has been one of the most talked-about numbers in heart health. Often called the “bad cholesterol,” elevated LDL levels have been…
From TMC insider to rebel leader: Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, man at the centre of turmoil | India News
Ritabrata Banerjee (File photo) In a major escalation of the crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose had recognised him as the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and accepted the rebel camp’s claim to legislature party status.Addressing a press…
Iran targets US military vessel’s ‘command center’ in Gulf of Oman, Centcom dismisses claim
Iranian Navy on Thursday targeted a US military vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Iran’s state media IRIB reported.According to IRIB, the operation was launched in response to recent US actions against Iranian commercial vessels and alleged violations of rules governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not specify the extent of…
On Indo-China border, model village to come up in Ladakh for nomads | India News
SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the first model border village at Chumur, located at an altitude of 16,700 feet along the India-China border.Officials said the first-of-its-kind project in the region will focus on infrastructure development, employment and livelihood generation, all-weather connectivity and greater civilian-defence integration. The initiative…
This state in the U.S. has the most active volcanoes; no it’s not Hawaii
Volcanoes are probably one of the most mysterious wonders on the planet. The United States is home to the most dramatic volcanoes and Hawaii is the state that automatically comes to mind. And for good reason. The state is home to some of the world’s most famous volcanoes, including Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. But won’t…
Spanish proverb of the day: “A man does what he can; a woman does what…” |
Spanish proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs arrive wrapped in mystery. Others get straight to the point. This Spanish saying belongs firmly in the second category. “A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot” is the sort of line that tends to stop people midway through a conversation….
