The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked schools across the country to ensure that children aged between 5 and 15 years complete their mandatory Aadhaar biometric updates without delay.UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar has written to chief secretaries of states and Union territories, urging them to conduct special camps in schools to clear the…
Silver prices in the national capital witnessed a historic surge, reaching Rs 1,20,000 per kilogram, fueled by global uncertainty. Gold also experienced gains, climbing to Rs 1,01,270 per 10 grams. Market analysts attribute this uptrend to political unpredictability stemming from President Trump’s dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about the Fed’s independence….
According to GTRI’s assessment, India is expected to reduce the negative effects of US tariffs in the coming months. How should India deal with the 50% tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Indian exports? Ajay Srivastava of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) says there are two ways in which India can absorb the…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending the lending period from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2030 with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore.The restructured scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new entrants, according…
India is facing 50% tariffs from US (AI image) The Commerce Ministry has scheduled multiple sessions this week to engage with exporters across various industries, including chemicals, gems and jewellery. These discussions aim to explore new export markets as a response to shield industries from the substantial 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian products,…
Trump has consistently warned of sanctions and additional repercussions for Moscow. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning of ‘economic war’ to Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy fail to resolve their ongoing conflict.According to a Bloomberg report, Trump said the ‘economic war’ would be ‘very…
The nationwide initiative for complete digitalisation of land records by December will significantly enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate, as land procurement remains the primary challenge for developers, according to industry specialists.Property acquisition for commercial spaces, including offices, logistics and data centres, will become more efficient, while the residential sector will see improvements…
Trump had announced 50% tariffs on India earlier this month, which went into effect on Wednesday (AI image) NEW DELHI: The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil have come into effect, raising the overall levy on exports to 50 per…
The industry is already facing pressure following the introduction of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) from April this year. (AI image) The Portfolio Management Services (PMS) industry has approached market regulator SEBI to reduce the minimum investment threshold of ₹50 lakh to make this investment channel accessible to a wider base of investors. Sebi had increased…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BENGALURU: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as the chief AI and services transformation officer, effective September 1. He will report to the firm’s COO, Aarthi Subramanian. Kapur currently leads TCS’s business in the UK and Ireland, the company’s second-largest region, and has over 26 years of experience with…