Indian exporters now face amongst the highest US customs duties worldwide, significantly exceeding those imposed on competitors like China. (AI image) Donald Trump tariffs impact on stock market: Benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in trade on Tuesday after the US notified that 50% tariffs will come into effect on Indian exports. While Nifty50…
NEW DELHI: Two key messages given by the Union aviation ministry to Tata Sons and Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran on Friday were to “end the culture of backseat driving” in key AI departments with a direct bearing on safety, and that people holding posts in these core departments should have the final authority to…
WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala NEW DELHI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) could lead to significant increases in trade and GDP by 2040, with global trade projected to rise by 34-37% across different scenarios, a report released by the World Trade Organisation said on Wednesday. The report said that the largest growth occurs in trade of digitally deliverable…
NEW DELHI: Announcing the schedule for the election of its national president, BJP said on Friday that nomination will be filed on Jan 19 and the replacement for incumbent J P Nadda will be declared the next day. If more than one person file nomination, an unlikely prospect as the election of working president Nitin…
India captain Shubman Gill (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) As Shubman Gill stepped onto the field at Headingley, all eyes were on India’s new, youngest Test captain. At just 25, Gill was handed the reins at a time of transition — and immense expectation. However, his captaincy debut didn’t quite script a fairytale start. Despite…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that gold imports will not face additional tariffs, ending days of uncertainty that had rattled global bullion markets and sent futures prices to record highs.“Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social account, without providing further details. His remarks followed confusion triggered…
A visual of a terrorist camp in Pakistan which was struck as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’ (MEA via youTube) HYDERABAD: It’s not just the country’s western border that took heavy enemy fire during Operation Sindoor. India was attacked in cyberspace, too, by state-backed hackers and hacktivists from Pakistan, Turkiye, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with backing…
NEW DELHI: As another week of December begins, stock markets will also invoke hopes for investors but also caution. Foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements will drive investor sentiments for the week. Notably, this week will not have the usual five days of trading as Thursday, December 25 will mark a stock…
Child care funding freeze lands Trump administration in court Attorneys general from five Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars meant for public benefit programmes that support low-income families. The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — say the move amounts…
Is cloud seeding the solution to Delhi’s pollution crisis? Apparently not. Or will odd-even, smog towers or water sprinkling make a real difference? As Delhi gasps for breath once again, govts, citizens and experts weigh in with a range of measures — each with its own promise and pitfalls. VEHICULAR POLLUTION:Improved public transportPros: Much has…
