India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal shares important update; says negotiations ‘making fast progress’
File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that discussions with the United States on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing swiftly.Addressing the media, Goyal said that negotiations with Washington are “making fast progress”, as per news agency PTI. India-U.S. Trade Deal: What’s India’s Smart Backup Plan
CBS canceling Colbert raises questions about late night
A marquee featuring “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is seen outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Colbert’s show is produced, in New York City on July 18, 2025. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images There are two schools of thought around CBS’ decision to end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The first says the cancellation is a
India-U.K. free trade agreement ‘game-changing’, every section to benefit, says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds sign the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement [CETA], in London. | Photo Credit: ANI Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday (July 26, 2025) termed the India-U.K. free trade agreement as “game-changing” and said it will benefit every
China’s Premier takes aim at AI ‘Monopoly’ as US effort quickens
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening ceremony of World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Xihao Jiang | Photo Credit: XIHAO JIANG China will spearhead the creation of an international organisation to jointly develop AI, the country’s premier said, seeking to ensure that world-changing technology doesn’t become the province of just a few nations or
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla criticises govt’s decision to ban 25 OTT platforms, websites
Rajeev Shukla, Congress MP | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Congress MP Rajeev Shukla has strongly criticised the government’s recent decision to ban 25 OTT platforms and websites, alleging that the move is an attack on freedom of expression. Shukla claimed that the government’s action is selective and politically motivated, targeting platforms that offer alternative perspectives or criticise government policies.
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 4,800 crore development projects during Tamil Nadu visit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu on Saturday, where he will launch and dedicate multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore. This visit follows his return from official trips to the United Kingdom and the Maldives. The Prime Minister will arrive in Tuticorin and begin his day by inaugurating key projects across the
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NFL to fine players for reselling Super Bowl tickets at a profit
A detail shot of the Lombardi Trophy next to Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets prior to a news conference on February 03, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana ahead of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kevin Sabitus | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images The NFL is cracking
The UK-India FTA tilt the balance in favour of patent owner and undermines access to medicines: experts
The U.K. -India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) provisions on patents tilt the balance in favour of the patent owner and undermines the access to medicines, said experts on Friday at a discussion on the agreement’s implication for access to medicines. Expressing their concerns over provisions in the recently signed agreement that could impact access and affordability of medicines in India,
DLF announces sellout of it’s maiden Mumbai project The Westpark, Andheri in 5 days of launch
DLF Home Developers Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of India’s largest listed real estate company DLF Ltd. has announced the complete sellout of 416 apartments offered in four residential towers of The Westpark in five days of launch. The project in Andheri West is coming up in a joint development with Trident Realty. This is the first time that DLF has
Indian brands must adorn the global stage say ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri
India’s consumer market was at the cusp of a profound transformation with per capita incomes expected to exceed $4,000 by 2030, says Sanjiv Puri. | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary Indian brands must adorn the global stage and towards that they must establish an enduring legacy in Bharat first, before making an impact overseas, said ITC Ltd Chairman Sanjiv Puri at
IVPA suggests calibrated release of mustard stock by government
At the conclusion of its two-day Global Roundtable on edible oil, Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) placed two major policy issues for immediate action by the government – curbing refined oil import via Nepal and reinstatement of standardised pack sizes. IVPA, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, said that refined oils from Nepal continue to flood Indian markets in
US tariffs will not have ‘debilitating’ impact on pharma industry: Cipla global MD & CEO
Umang Vohra, Cipla MD and Global CEO As the shadow of US tariffs loom large over the pharmaceutical industry, Cipla’s top executive said, it would have an impact, but that would not necessarily be “debilitating”. “We don’t see a debilitating effect on account of tariffs. We do think that there will be an impact…But it’s not a debilitating effect that
Food vs fuel debate may emerge again, fears edible oil industry
Eddy Martono, Chairman of Indonesian Palm Oil Association (IPOA) The bullish trend in global edible oil prices is likely to trigger a food versus fuel debate soon, said industry leaders at a global edible oil conference on Friday. Industry leaders from India’s largest palm oil trading partner, Indonesia, said while prices will remain stable around $1,000-1,100 per tonne, the country’s
Auction sales fall 6% in the first half, raising fears for art market
Ups and Downs by KAWS, estimated£30000-£50000, on display during a preview at the Phillips showroom in central London, ahead of their forthcoming Evening and Day Editions auction. Picture date: Friday January 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) Ian West – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in
Sona Comstar AGM row: Company rejects late Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur’s deferment plea, cites ‘not on record as shareholder since 2019’
Amid a brewing ownership dispute at Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) following the sudden death of its chairman Sunjay Kapur, the company on Friday said it went ahead with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, despite a request for postponement by Rani Kapur, the mother of the late chairman.Mother alleges attempts to
Sudden deaths caused by health issues, genetic link not Covid vax: JP Nadda
Covid-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in the Parliament on Friday. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon session, Nadda noted the role of underlying health issues, as well as genetic links behind the rising unexplained deaths in the country. “Covid-19 vaccination does not appear to increase
Pension scheme milestone: Atal Pension Yojana enrolments cross 8 crore mark, adds 39 lakh subscribers in FY26
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), the Centre’s flagship social security scheme aimed at unorganised sector workers, has surpassed 8 crore total gross enrolments, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. The scheme added 39 lakh new subscribers in the current financial year so far, marking a significant expansion in its outreach.Launched on May 9, 2015, and administered by the Pension Fund
India’s UK trade deal skips carbon tax exemption, hits steel and aluminium exports: GTRI
India was unable to secure a carve-out from the UK’s upcoming carbon tax regime under the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a shortcoming that could hurt Indian exports of carbon-intensive products such as steel and aluminium from 2027, according to think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The UK government plans to implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting
Narendra Modi becomes 2nd-longest serving Prime Minister of India; breaks Indira Gandhi’s record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved another political milestone as he has become the second-largest serving PM of India in consecutive terms after Indira Gandhi. Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the first time on May 26, 2014, and has served a total of 11 years and 60 days in office to date. While Gandhi had served for 11
Vice Presidential Election: EC appoints Rajya Sabha Secretary General as Returning Officer
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the appointment of Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody as the Returning Officer (RO) for the election to the office of Vice President. “The Election Commission, in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice and with the consent of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, has appointed the Secretary General,
‘Made to sign documents under coercion…’: Late Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur writes to Sona Comstar board; calls son’s death ‘sudden and suspicious’
Rani Kapur has described her son late Sunjay Kapur’s passing as “sudden and suspicious”. Rani Kapur, late Sunjay Kapur’s mother, has written to Sona Comstar’s board and shareholders, asking for the company’s AGM to be postponed in the light of her son’s death. She has also raised concerns on the circumstances leading to Sunjay Kapur’s death last month, according to
Intel’s foundry future depends on securing a customer for next-gen chipmaking tech
Intel had roughly $100 billion of chipmaking equipment as of June 28 [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Intel warned investors on Thursday that it may have to get out of the chip manufacturing business if it does not land external customers to make chips in its factories. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan said on Thursday the company’s engineers were busy working
Paramount and Skydance merger approved by FCC: $8 billion deal ends months of turmoil
U.S. Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue. The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS. With
India-U.K. FTA to stimulate innovation, ease market access, foster investment, says Sunil Bharti Mittal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his British counterpart Keir Starmer after Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds and Union Minister Piyush Goyal signed a free trade agreement, at Chequers Estate, in U.K.. (X/@narendramodi) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on Thursday (July 25, 2025) establishes a modern, forward-looking partnership that would stimulate innovation,