Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has issued a strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s plan to impose high tariffs on Indian exports, cautioning that such a decision could jeopardize the US-India relationship at a pivotal moment. She advised Trump against allowing an ‘adversary’ like China to benefit while damaging ties with...
India’s stance on the South China Sea is “clear and consistent,” viewing it as a component of the global commons, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. During a special briefing regarding the current visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran expressed that India has a...
On Monday, India defended its energy trade with Russia following accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that New Delhi was benefiting from discounted Russian oil and threatened to impose higher tariffs. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong statement asserting that India’s imports are essential for providing affordable energy to its citizens,...
In a significant move to enhance tourism and strengthen people-to-people connections, the Philippines has announced that Indian tourists will be permitted to enter the country without a visa. In turn, India will offer free e-visa services to travelers from the Philippines. Additionally, both countries are set to initiate direct flights between Delhi and Manila later...
New Delhi: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to generate robust operating cash flows on a quarterly basis as the state-owned telecom operator emphasizes operational performance over net profit margins, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Monday. During the BSNL’s Strategic Review and Planning Meeting for 2025-26, Scindia stressed that investors and...
India’s recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom is expected to result in a Rs 4,060 crore loss to customs revenue in its inaugural year, as per estimates from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The fiscal repercussions are projected to increase each year, reaching Rs 6,345 crore, approximately £574 million, by...
India and the UK have finalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) aimed at increasing imports and exports to over $100 billion by 2030, up from the current $56 billion. This marks the first of several significant agreements that the Narendra Modi administration hopes to establish amid the global turmoil caused by US President...
MUMBAI: One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, has announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 123 crore for the June quarter, a significant turnaround from a net loss of Rs 839 crore in the same period last year. This improvement was driven by a strong lending business, which contributed to a revenue of...
New Delhi: The chances of reaching an interim trade agreement between India and the United States before the August 1 deadline set by Washington have diminished, as discussions remain stalled over tariff reductions on essential agricultural and dairy products, according to two sources from the Indian government. In April, US President Donald Trump threatened to...
In a surprising development, Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The announcement was made on Wednesday through a post shared by Yaccarino herself on the platform. The former NBCUniversal advertising executive, who took charge at X in...