De minimis exemption: European carriers suspend shipments
[ad_1] An aerial view of a cargo ship being loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Postal carriers across Europe are planning to suspend some shipments to the U.S. as the nations prepare for the end of a longstanding trade rule. Certain shipments from
India to tap Amazon, Flipkart data directly in inflation revamp, roll out services index
[ad_1] India had about 270 million online shoppers in 2024, a figure projected to grow 22% annually, a private study showed. | Photo Credit: Reuters India will start sourcing price data directly from e-commerce giants including Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart to overhaul its benchmark inflation gauge, aiming to capture shifting consumption habits and address concerns that current data is outdated,
NRI banking explained: How NRE and NRO accounts differ; and which one works better for you
[ad_1] Managing money across borders can be tricky for non-resident Indians (NRIs), especially since they are not allowed to open regular savings accounts in India. To meet their unique needs, banks offer two specialised options — the Non-Resident External (NRE) account and the Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account. While both accounts can be held simultaneously, their purpose and benefits differ significantly.An
Aviation growth: Govt sets target of 350 airports by 2047, Union minister says states and smaller cities will drive expansion
[ad_1] Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the Centre aims to build 350 airports across India by 2047 as part of its vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’, more than doubling the current tally of 162 airports, ANI reported.Speaking at the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu said civil aviation was the fastest-growing sector in
China’s ‘blind box’ craze fuels Pop Mart’s Labubu success
[ad_1] Labubu toys packaging are seen at a souvenir store in Krakow, Poland on August 21, 2025. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Even Confucius is getting in on China’s “blind box” craze. At the main temple in Beijing to China’s greatest sage, the souvenir shops sell a range of “blind boxes,” gifts packaged in such a way that
Influenza vaccination, building greater awareness vital in public healthcare: Zydus
[ad_1] In India, seasonal influenza occurs year-round, with distinct peaks during the monsoon and winter months | Photo Credit: RAO GN Influenza vaccination and building greater awareness of its critical role in protecting communities and safeguarding public health is vital, according to Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences. He was speaking at a health symposium organised here on Monday to bring
Corporate earnings: RBI data shows listed firms’ sales growth slows to 5.5% in Q1, IT and manufacturing drag overall pace
[ad_1] Sales growth of listed private non-financial companies slowed to 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, down from 6.9 per cent in the same period last year, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday. The figures were compiled from the quarterly financial results of 3,079 listed private non-financial companies.“Sales of listed
Adani Group eyes majority stake in Shree Digvijay Cement
[ad_1] After snapping up a series of companies in the cement sector, the Adani Group is now eyeing a majority stake in the port-based cement plant of Shree Digvijay Cement in Gujarat. Leading home-grown private equity firm True North, the promoter of Shree Digvijay Cement Company, has been evaluating options for a complete exit following large-scale consolidation in the industry
US-Intel investment: Donald Trump says deal will make US ‘richer’; ‘will strike more such deals’
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said on Monday that America will be getting “richer and richer” as he hailed a landmark deal with Intel, saying their stock prices are going up.He also expressed readiness to strike more such deals, as they would bring more jobs to the country.Trump also took aim at the “stupid” people opposing the deal saying that
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund moves Karnataka HC to enforce $235 million arbitral award against Byju Raveendran amid global scrutiny
[ad_1] BYJU’S owner Byju Raveendran. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), through its subsidiary Qatar Holding LLC, has stepped up its legal battle against Byju Raveendran and his investment arm Byju’s Investments Pte. Ltd. (BIPL) by moving the Karnataka High Court to enforce an arbitral award worth $235 million, it said in a statement on Monday
To soften tariff blow, govt plans major reform & export promotion push
[ad_1] As the United States imposes a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, the Indian government is rethinking its trade and economic strategy—shifting focus to long-term reforms aimed at strengthening manufacturing, improving ease of doing business, and boosting export competitiveness. While talks around a bilateral trade agreement with the US remain uncertain, New Delhi is moving proactively. In
High-level committee formed to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s centenary year
[ad_1] The Ministry of Culture has set up a High-Level Committee to plan and supervise the commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The committee will be headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It brings together former Presidents, former Prime Ministers, Union Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, parliamentarians, spiritual leaders, academicians, industrialists, artists and sportspersons.
OYO IPO soon? Company plans November DRHP filing, aims for $7–8 billion valuation for its offering
[ad_1] Global travel tech company OYO is set to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) in November, targeting a $7-8 billion IPO valuation (around Rs 70 per share), roughly 25–30 times EBITDA, according to a PTI report.OYO had previously held talks with bankers for a potential IPO in the March 2026 quarter, marking its third attempt to go public.
PM Modi holds talks with Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level bilateral talks with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka at Hyderabad House in the national capital. PM Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the start of his official visit to India, which will continue until August 26. This is his first visit to India as the prime minister of
Bungled trade seen as showing weakness of India’s blocks system
[ad_1] Accidentally placed duplicate trades, also known as a ghost orders, can be avoided if carried out in one of India’s two 15-minute windows dedicated to block sales. | Photo Credit: EMOJOEZ Last week’s big trading blunder, one of India’s worst in years, is exposing a potential weakness in the country’s system for buying and selling large blocks of shares.
BCCI begins hunt for new sponsor after Dream11 walks out
[ad_1] Dream11 won the tender for Indian national teams (Senior Men, women, Emerging (U23), U-19 men and women) in 2023 for a period of three years for ₹358 crore ($44 million). They are exiting with almost a year still left in the contract but are unlikely to be penalised for it. | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE Fantasy sports company Dream11
Weather Update: Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Rajasthan; schools closed in Jammu & Kashmir
[ad_1] On Monday (August 25) morning, several areas in Delhi and the neighboring National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rains. There were heavy downpours in places like Baba Khadak Singh Marg, ITO, and the Yamuna River. “Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi today,” said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Rainfall also caused waterlogging in several parts of Gurugram.
Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 25, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?
[ad_1] Gold price prediction: Amidst the surprisingly dovish tone we could see continued upside momentum in Gold and Silver as market participants. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a higher bias this week. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his outlook on gold prices and strategy
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,900; BSE Sensex up over 200 points
[ad_1] Market analysts anticipate continued support for Indian equities, driven by positive outlook surrounding GST 2.0 reforms. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday on positive global cues. While Nifty50 was above 24,900, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,939.35,
Sale of IDBI Bank a step closer after LIC gets Sebi nod
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Paving the way for the sale of IDBI Bank, Sebi has approved the reclassification of Life Insurance Corporation as a public shareholder from promoter of the bank once the sale transaction is concluded. The regulator’s nod is subject to conditions, including LIC’s voting rights being capped at 10%, no board representation or control over the bank’s affairs, and
Twists in hospital insurance – The Hindu
[ad_1] Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Service providers flood us with marketing material, and the real information or transactional messages are easily missed. Zone-based premium One such communication was an email from the insurer with whom I have my hospitalisation policy, and it conveyed an unhappy announcement. It said hospitalisation premiums henceforth will be charged
Central banks independence debate: ECB’s Lagarde warns subverting Fed could trigger disruption; says bank’s autonomy as ‘critically important’
[ad_1] European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has warned that undermining central bank independence could unleash “dysfunction” and “instability,” issuing her remarks in the United States at a time when President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.Speaking in an interview aired on Fox News after attending the Jackson Hole meetings in Wyoming with
‘Aggressive economic leverage’: JD Vance says Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop war; ‘harder for Russians to…’
[ad_1] The Trump government has consistently expressed disapproval of India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. (AI image) US Vice President JD Vance has said that Donald Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop the war with Ukraine. Calling it ‘aggressive economic leverage’, Vance said that the measure would make it difficult for Russia to get richer
Telangana govt will provide access to historical medical data for pharma researchers: CM Revanth Reddy
[ad_1] Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the Asia Pacific Biodesign Innovation Summit 2025 at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad on August 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Telangana government will extend full support to innovation in medical products using biodesign with the state government being a proactive partner, according to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. While speaking at
Long waits, crowded interchanges cloud Yellow Line’s appeal
[ad_1] While the Yellow Line has expanded metro connectivity in the city, ease of use, last-mile access, and train frequency remain key challenges. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Despite the much‑hyped opening of Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line, many commuters say reaching their destinations is still easier by car. With only three trains running at 25-minute intervals and multiple interchanges