Trump says furniture tariffs are coming later this year
[ad_1] A shopper looks at chairs for sale at an At Home store in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 15, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters The Trump administration has launched an investigation into imported furniture, President Donald Trump said Friday, setting the stage for new tariffs on a wide range of products. “Within the next 50 days, that Investigation
Canada drops many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
[ad_1] Canada removed many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. on Friday, marking a significant step forward in the two countries’ relationship. Canada in March imposed counter-tariffs of 25% on a long list of U.S. products that fall in line with the North American trade deal after the U.S. had announced 25% duties on steel and aluminum. Notably, Canada’s
Fearing Govt retaliation, Indian buyers pause imports of US agri products
[ad_1] The Economic Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture data showed that India was the sixth-largest overall export market for the US. Indian buyers have “paused” imports of US agricultural products, mainly pulses and lentils, fearing the Narendra Modi government could retaliate against the Donald Trump administration’s punitive tariffs. “Indian importers have signed fresh contracts, but they have
Reliance Infra to monetise Pune Satara toll road project
[ad_1] Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has decided to monetise its Pune Satara Toll Road (PSTR) project to focus on its core area of operation. Cube Highways and Infrastructure III Pte Ltd. (Cube Highways), a Singapore based company, has agrees to acquire 100% stake in PS Toll Road Pvt. Ltd., the special purpose vehicle (SPV) that operates the project. The transaction represents
Reliance Infrastructure to sell Pune Satara Toll Road to Cube Highways
[ad_1] In 2020, Reliance Infrastructure completed the sale of its Delhi-Agra Toll Road asset to Cube Highways for a total consideration of ₹3,600 crore. Reliance Infrastructure Limited is set to monetise its Pune Satara Toll Road (PSTR) project with Cube Highways and Infrastructure III Pte Ltd, a Singapore based company, acquiring 100 per cent stake in the special purpose vehicle
Summer box office sizzled, but fall movie sales might see a lull
[ad_1] Movie stills from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” and “Fantastic Four” and Warner Bros. Discovery’s “Superman.” Courtesy: Disney | 20th Century Studios | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Discovery Superheroes, dinosaurs and a genetically altered alien dog helped propel the summer box office haul above 2024 levels, but that momentum is about to stall. Heading into the final stretch of
GST Council to meet on September 3 and 4, will decide on Centre’s two-rate GST proposal
[ad_1] The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will hold its 56th meeting on September 3-4 in New Delhi, the Council said in a memorandum | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will hold its 56th meeting on September 3-4 in New Delhi, the Council said in a memorandum issued on Friday (August 22, 2025)
President Murmu gives nod to Income Tax Act 2025, replacing six-decade-old law
[ad_1] Income Tax Act, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Income Tax Act, 2025, replacing the decades-old Income Tax Act of 1961. The law will come into force from the next financial year, beginning April 1, 2026. According to the Income Tax Department, “The Income-tax Act, 2025, has received the Hon’ble President’s assent on August 21,
Game Over for Real-Money Online Games: President Murmu gives assent, Online Gaming Bill becomes law
[ad_1] Online Gaming Bill: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave her assent to The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a legislation that marks a turning point for India’s gaming industry. Passed by both Houses of Parliament earlier this week, the Bill aims to promote e-sports and online social games while imposing a blanket ban on money-based gaming platforms.
John Deere faces a crossroads amid decreasing demand, increasing investments
[ad_1] Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images John Deere is facing a crossroads as the company continues to see weaker demand in the agricultural sector even
PM Modi inaugurates various metro railway projects in Kolkata, flags off key routes
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the various metro railway projects in Kolkata in line with his commitment to world-class infrastructure and developed urban connectivity. He visited the Jessore Road Metro Station, where he inaugurated the Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro service from Jessore Road Metro Station and Sealdah-Esplanade metro service and the Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro service. In
Meet Gunnar Wiedenfels, the finance chief about to lead WBD networks
[ad_1] Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels walks to a session at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images By day, Gunnar Wiedenfels is the chief financial officer of Warner Bros. Discovery and the CEO-elect of Discovery Global, one half of the soon-to-be-split company. In
Bihar: PM Modi flags off Amrit Bharat Express running from Gaya to Delhi
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express running from Gaya to Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, the Prime Minister said the Amrit Bharat Express is the country’s third modern train after the Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat trains. He added that this “tri-power” of trains would transform the Indian Railways. The Amrit Bharat Express
Dream11, PokerBaazi and Mobile Premier League halt money-based games after ban
[ad_1] File picture: Gaming firms are consulting lawyers on moving the Supreme Court against the ban Some of the top mobile gaming apps have suspended real-money games after Parliament passed a ban on Thursday, threatening the future of a sector once projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2029. The sudden ban on online real-money games, along with related ads and
ED raids against Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra and multiple cities in gaming-linked case
[ad_1] The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at about 30 places in Bengaluru, Goa, Gangtok, and Jodhpur on Friday, August 22. These raids are part of an investigation into money laundering involving illegal betting and online gaming. One of the Karnataka Congress MLAs, KC Veerendra Pappy, was also involved in the activity, and the research is going on. According
Good news, owners of 15-year-old vehicles! Centre extends exemption period; no change in NCR rules
[ad_1] The central government has extended an option for owners of 15-20-year-old vehicles to opt for vehicle registration renewals. Currently, the validity of vehicles expires after the first 15 years from the date of first registration, restricting them from plying on the country’s roads legally. With the latest change, those owning vehicles “older than 15 years but not exceeding 20 years
Lord Swraj Paul, British-Indian industrialist and philanthropist, passes away in London
[ad_1] File picture of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul | Photo Credit: PTI Leading British industrialist Lord Swraj Paul passed away in London on Thursday (August 21, 2025) evening, family sources said. He was 94. Lord Paul, founder of U.K.-based Caparo Group of industries, had been taken ill and hospitalised recently, where he passed away surrounded by members of his
Stray dogs in Delhi-NCR: SC modifies earlier order to move stray dogs to shelters
[ad_1] A three-judge special bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath made clear that this relocation shall not apply to dogs infected with rabies or suspected to be infected with rabies and those displaying aggressive behaviour. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from dog shelters in Delhi-NCR,
Stock markets decline in early trade halting 6-day rally; IT, bank stocks drag
[ad_1] Representational image of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday, after about a week-long rally, dragged by IT and bank stocks. The BSE Sensex declined 262.05 points to 81,738.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 81.55 points to 25,002.20. From the Sensex firms,
Stellantis unveils Jeep Cherokee as brand tries to reverse declines
[ad_1] Jeep is rolling out a freshly designed model after six consecutive years of annual sales declines. The Stellantis automaker unveiled a new Jeep Cherokee on Thursday, the latest move to try to jump-start sales. It’s the first Jeep hybrid system, and the first for Stellantis in North America. The 2026 Jeep Cherokee redesign aims to evoke the iconic Cherokee
Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, branding
[ad_1] The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh. The new logo removes the
FDA approves Signos glucose monitoring for weight loss
[ad_1] Woman with Signos wearable and app Source: Signos The Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system specifically for weight management from the startup Signos, the company said Wednesday, establishing a new option for Americans to manage their weight. Current treatment options for managing weight – popular drugs like GLP-1s and surgical interventions – are typically limited
Fujifilm Holly Springs pharma factory readies open with J&J, Regeneron
[ad_1] HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — A hallway as long as three football fields connects four buildings at Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ new biologics manufacturing plant in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The first two buildings are preparing to open this fall to produce drug substance, essentially the base of biologic drugs, for Fujifilm’s initial customers Regeneron and Johnson & Johnson. The second two
Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone food delivery
[ad_1] Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery, the fast-casual chain announced Thursday, as the restaurant industry faces a consumer pullback. Select customers in the greater Dallas area, beginning Thursday, will have the option to use what Chipotle is calling Zipotle delivery through an early access program in the Zipline app. Zipline’s autonomous aircraft
Kyndryl to invest $2.25 bn in India, set up AI lab in Bengaluru
[ad_1] BENGALURU: IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl said on Thursday it will invest $2.25 billion (around Rs 18,900 crore) in India over the next three years, expanding its operations and building an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru.The company said the commitment will support modernisation of technology infrastructure for enterprises, develop future-ready talent and contribute to the government’s digital public infrastructure