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Trump’s tariff treasure: US ‘taking in so much money’ – but where is it going?

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump frequently boasts about the billions of dollars flowing into the US government’s coffers from sweeping tariffs, calling it historic, unmatched, and a windfall for the nation. But while he celebrates the surge in revenue, many are asking: Where is all that money going -and who is really paying the price?“We […]

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Trump doubles tariff on India to 50% for buying Russian oil

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters on August 5, 2025, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) slapped an additional 25% tariff on goods coming from India as penalty for New Delhi’s continued buying of Russian oil. Mr. Trump signed an executive order imposing

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MPC holds repo rate at 5.5%, maintains GDP growth at 6.5%, inflation projected at 3.1%

[ad_1] Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra delivers the Monetary Policy statement, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday voted to maintain the policy repo rate at 5.50% and continue with its neutral stance after assessing the current and evolving

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Japan-US trade agreement: Tokyo to import ‘very beautiful’ Ford F-150s; duties on Japanese car exports still unclear

[ad_1] Japan is set to begin importing Ford’s hefty F-150 pickup trucks, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, even as questions linger over the full scope of the countries’ trade agreement.The move comes as part of a deal announced in July, under which Japanese imports will be hit with a 15% “reciprocal” tariff, lower

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FSSAI tested 86,401 food samples for pesticide residues; 2.8% exceeded limits: Government

[ad_1] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 86,401 food samples for pesticide residues between 2022 and 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, stated that “2.8 per cent samples” were found to exceed

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Trump’s special envoy meets Putin in Moscow to avert new US sanctions

[ad_1] A motorcade, reportedly transporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, leaves Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025, in this still image taken from video | Photo Credit: YULIA MOROZOVA US President Donald Trump’s trusted foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday in what CNN described

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Doing very well! RBI guv says India contributing more to global economy than US

[ad_1] Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday gave a firm reply to Donald Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark, assuring that India’s economy is “doing very well” and contributing more to global growth than the United States.Speaking to reporters at the RBI headquarters, Malhotra highlighted India’s resilience and strong performance even as Trump’s controversial

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Delhi: PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in Delhi. PM Modi inspected the Kartavya Bhavan along with the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar. Kartavya Bhavan-03 is part of the broader transformation of the Central Vista. It is the first among several upcoming Common Central

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Uttarakhand Rains: NH-34 damaged, 100-metre stretch washed away near Gangotri; PM Modi assures support

[ad_1] Uttarakhand Rains: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Wednesday, August 6 informed that roads on the NH-34 highway between Uttarkashi and Gangotri have been damaged due to continuous heavy rains in Uttarakhand. A 100-metre stretch was washed away at Papadgad and the road was blocked due to heavy debris near Dharali. The BRO is working to repair the

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 6, 2025 – check list

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, GRSE, Redington, and Raymond Realty are the top stocks to buy today:GRSE – Mean Reversion + Weekly ReversalBuy near: ₹2,650–₹2,600 | Stop Loss: ₹2,300 | Target: ₹3,200After correcting from the

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CEO training ground for the restaurant industry

[ad_1] Customers walk out of a Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurant during lunchtime in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian | Getty Images Looking for the next CEO for your restaurant chain? Try mining the ranks at Yum Brands. The restaurant conglomerate, which owns Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell and reported quarterly results Tuesday,

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Roku launches ad-free streaming service, Howdy, for $2.99 a month

[ad_1] A Roku remote in an arranged photograph in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, on May 2, 2021. Bloomberg |Getty Images Roku announced Tuesday it has launched Howdy, a commercial-free streaming service that costs $2.99 a month, in a shift for the company that has long been known for free, ad-supported viewing. The streaming platform is expected

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AI is impacting the labor market, young tech workers: Goldman economist

[ad_1] A screen displays the the company logo for Goldman Sachs on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Changes to the American labor market brought on by the arrival of generative AI are already showing up in employment data, according

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Trump says pharma tariffs could eventually reach up to 250%

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump talks to members of the press at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 3, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters President Donald Trump told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday that planned tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. could eventually reach up to 250%, the highest rate he

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Bank of Baroda unveils digital forex platform bob FxOne 

[ad_1] Bank of Baroda has announced the launch of bob FxOne – a digital foreign exchange platform designed for the Bank’s corporate and MSME customers.  “bob FxOne empowers customers to seamlessly execute forex and derivative transactions with real-time live rates, instant confirmations, downloadable deal tickets and a personalised dashboard with alerts, in a secure, user-friendly

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Uttarakhand: Haridwar-Dehradun rail route disrupted after boulder falls on track; no injuries reported

[ad_1] Train operations on the Haridwar-Dehradun railway line were disrupted on Tuesday after a boulder fell onto the tracks near the Bheemgoda Tunnel in the Haridwar-Motichur section. The incident also damaged the overhead electric line, bringing rail traffic to a standstill. A major mishap, however, was averted due to a “false canopy” — a protective, cage-like

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4.08 crore LPG connections blocked to curb misuse of subsidy 

[ad_1] All domestic LPG cylinders are sold at non-subsidised prices and the subsidy transferred directly to the respective bank accounts under the DBTL scheme. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B The Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL) of the Centre, under which domestic cooking gas subsidy is paid into the bank account of consumers has

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Yum Brands (YUM) Q2 2025 earnings

[ad_1] Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as Pizza Hut and KFC reported U.S. same-store sales declines. Here’s what the company reported for the period ended June 30 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.44 adjusted vs. $1.46 expected

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Philippines eyeing growing participation of Indian defence industry

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippines President Bongbong Marcos witness the Exchange of MoUs between India and the Philippines, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also seen | Photo Credit: ANI Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday called for further co-operation of the Indian defence

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New Delhi: PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Kartavya Bhavan’ at Kartavya Path on August 6

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the newly built Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in the national capital tomorrow, August 6, 2025. Kartavya Bhavan, the state-of-the-art building exemplifying modern infrastructure, brings together many government ministers and departments and will thus foster efficiency, innovation and collaboration. PM Modi will inaugurate the building

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Trump warns medicine import tariffs could soar to 250% amid push for US drug manufacturing

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled steep tariff hikes on imported pharmaceuticals, warning rates could reach as high as 250% over the next 18 months. The move is aimed at shifting drug production back to the United States. Speaking to CNBC, Trump said the tariffs would begin at a lower level, gradually increasing

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Fox One streaming service to launch on August 21 for $19.99 per month

[ad_1] Fox Corp. will launch its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Fox One, on Aug. 21, ahead of the NFL season, the company said Tuesday. The new streaming service will cost $19.99 per month, and pay TV subscribers will receive access for free, said CEO Lachlan Murdoch during the company’s earnings call. Fox One will host the

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After 14 years, Tamil Nadu records double-digit growth in real terms

[ad_1] On right track: The data on per capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at current prices show that Tamil Nadu ranked third among major States, with an estimated per capita income of ₹3,61,619. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto  After a gap of 14 years, Tamil Nadu has recorded a double-digit economic growth rate in real

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Trump says JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America rejected him as a customer

[ad_1] President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the two largest American banks previously rejected him as a customer, reviving claims that conservative clients were being unfairly denied accounts. Trump told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” in a wide-ranging interview that JPMorgan Chase informed him he had 20 days to move “hundreds of millions of dollars in cash”

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Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Army launches swift rescue operation after cloudburst in Dharali; Home Minister expresses concern & shares update

[ad_1] A devastating cloudburst struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday afternoon, triggering flash floods and landslides that caused widespread destruction in the region. Following the calamity, the Indian Army mounted a prompt and large-scale rescue operation to assist the affected civilians. The landslide occurred around 1:45 PM near Dharali

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Kerala opposes Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Rules 2025 

[ad_1] Kerala’s coastline, along with parts of Odisha and Tamil Nadu, is known for its rich deposits of beach sand minerals that contain thorium | Photo Credit: K Ragesh The Kerala government has opposed the Centre’s decision to allow private sector participation in offshore atomic minerals mining, saying that it would severely impact the marine

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Jan Dhan Yojana transformed access to financial services for the poorest: PM Modi

[ad_1] Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has transformed access to financial services for the poorest by bridging the gap between banks and the unbanked, promoting dignity, self-reliance and economic inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. The PM shared an article on how the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has transformed access to

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Jane Street under I-T dept scanner for potential tax violation in India

[ad_1] If the tax department’s probe shows the tax rules have been breached, Jane Street could be issued with a tax demand, say sources | Photo Credit: KYLIE COOPER The Income Tax (I-T) department is investigating whether Jane Street violated tax laws in India by booking profits via its Singapore entities on its derivative trades

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US opens criminal probe into alleged ‘Russiagate’ conspiracy against Trump

[ad_1] US Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to use a grand jury to investigate claims made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, say sources | Photo Credit: KEN CEDENO The US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into claims that national security officials participated in a conspiracy in late 2016 and early

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Anil Ambani appears before Enforcement Directorate in bank loan ‘fraud’ linked PMLA case

[ad_1] Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged multiple bank loan fraud cases worth crores of rupees against his group companies, official sources said. He reached the office of the central probe agency in central Delhi around

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Gold price prediction today: Where are gold rates headed on August 5, 2025? Here’s the outlook

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: Gold is still stuck in its nearly 11-week-old range of $3250-$3450. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are likely to trade with a positive bias though they have been stuck in a range for some time now.Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan

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Tata Sons-backed Tata Capital files updated draft papers with SEBI for IPO

[ad_1] Under the Offer For Sale, Tata Sons will offload 23 crore shares and the International Finance Corporation will divest 3.58 crore shares. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Non-banking financial company Tata Capital has filed updated draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising up to 47.58 crore equity shares. The proposed IPO is

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 24,700; BSE Sensex down over 150 points as Trump’s higher tariffs warning weighs on sentiment

[ad_1] Market participants are awaiting crucial global economic indicators, including US Services and Manufacturing PMI releasing today, alongside financial results. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was below 24,700, BSE Sensex dropped over 150 points. At 9:23 AM, Nifty50 was

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Elon Musk pay reboot: Tesla approves $29bn award after court setback, board bets big to retain CEO’s focus on AI

[ad_1] Tesla has approved a new stock award for CEO Elon Musk worth an estimated $29 billion, offering him 96 million shares as part of a fresh compensation deal aimed at keeping him at the company’s helm. The move comes just months after a Delaware court voided Musk’s earlier 2018 pay package, which had been

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India responds strongly to Trump’s “more tariff” threat

[ad_1] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: ANI India has said that it is “unjustified and unreasonable” for the US. and EU to target it for importing oil from Russia after the commencement of the Ukraine conflict. “Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and

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Mutual fund industry AUM grew sevenfold in 10 years: Study

[ad_1] The asset under management (AUM) of India’s mutual fund (MF) industry as of June 2025 was estimated at ₹74.40 lakh crore, marking a more than seven-fold growth in 10 years, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund said in a report. The report said equity commanded the largest share at 59.94%, followed by debt at 26.53%, hybrid

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Tata Capital files updated DRHP to tap primary market

[ad_1] Funds raised through issue of fresh shares will be used to meet the company’s future capital requirements including onward lending Tata Capital has filed updated draft red herring prospectus with market regulator SEBI for tapping the market with an initial public offering on Monday. The IPO will consist issue of new shares and offer

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American Eagle Sydney Sweeney campaign ‘hottest ad’: Trump

[ad_1] A window display of actress Sydney Sweeney is seen on a window of an American Eagle store on August 01, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Shares of American Eagle surged more than 15% on Monday after President Donald Trump complimented the retailer’s marketing campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.

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Trump threatens to “substantially raise” tariffs on India for buying Russian oil

[ad_1] File picture: US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD US President Donald Trump, on Monday, said that he will “substantially raise” tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and then selling it in the open market for big profits. “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are then,

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GreenLine to invest ₹400 crore to deploy 200 green trucks for HZL

[ad_1] Green logistics operator GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar Group venture, has announced to invest ₹400 crore to deploy 100 Electric Trucks, for inter-unit concentrate movement between Hindustan Zinc Ltd.’s (HZL) mines and smelters, and adding 100 new LNG trucks in HZL’s fleet, to double the fleet size to 200 for long-haul finished goods transport.

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‘RBI’s campaign for financial inclusion saturation plan, re-KYC covers a third of total gram panchayats’

[ad_1] The first month of campaign, which started on July 1 and would continue till September 30, saw as many as 1.05 lakh camps being conducted in the GPs. | Photo Credit: DANISH SIDDIQUI The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) nation-wide campaign for saturation of financial inclusion (FI) schemes and re-KYC at gram panchayat level

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JSW Cement lacks financial muscle to fight larger peers for acquisitions, says Parth Jindal

[ad_1] Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW Cement JSW Cement is aiming to get a 10 per cent share of the domestic cement market in the medium to long term pan-India, but growth to get there will largely be organic as the company does not have the ‘aukaat’ (status or wherewithal) to compete with the financial

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Kartavya Bhavan Building: Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, Oil Ministry to move to new offices soon

[ad_1] Several central government departments will be housed in a new building this week. The new building–called Kartavya Bhavan–will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   Kartavya Bhawan is set to foster efficiency, innovation and collaboration, according to an official statement. [ad_2] Source link

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Boeing defense workers go on strike after rejecting contract

[ad_1] Workers picket outside the Boeing Defense, Space & Security facility in Berkeley, Missouri, US, on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. Neeta Satam | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some 3,200 Boeing defense unit workers went on strike for the first time in almost three decades early Monday after turning down a contract offer with the company.

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Trade protest: Farmers’ outfits call for nationwide stir on August 13; retaliation against Trump’s tariff threat, CETA

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A joint platform of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and ten central trade unions on Monday announced a nationwide protest on August 13 against the proposed 25 percent US tariff and the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).In a joint statement, the CTUs-SKM criticised US President Donald Trump’s tariff

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Diageo India added ₹49,000 crore to Indian economy: report

[ad_1] Diageo India’s operations added approximately ₹49,000 crore in value to the Indian economy in 2023-24 and the company supported nearly 6.5 lakh jobs in that year said ⁠Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), in its report “Economic and Social Impact Assessment of Diageo India”. Employing the input-output model developed by Nobel Laureate Professor Wassily Leontief, the report

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PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line: From stations, route to project cost – all you need to know

[ad_1] Workers near one of the three metro rail cars received by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the Yellow Line as construction was going on. (BMRCL via PTI – file photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro on August 10, a move seen

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3 political reasons for current India-US trade stalemate

[ad_1] Trump has repeatedly called BRICS a group that is ‘anti-US’, saying that it aims to destroy the dominance of the dollar. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to impose 25% tariffs on India may have its reasons rooted in political issues, says an SBI Research report. India and the US have been engaged

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Trump to name new Fed Governor, jobs data head in coming days

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: KEN CEDENO US President Donald Trump said he will announce a new Federal Reserve governor and a new jobs data statistician in the coming days, two appointments that may shape his economic agenda amid anxiety over the trajectory of global growth.  Trump made the comments to reporters

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Potato’s hidden roots revealed: Hybrid origins date back 9 million years

[ad_1] A groundbreaking study has traced the potato’s origins to a hybridization event about 9 million years ago, when a wild tomato and a potato-like plant interbred in South America. | Photo Credit: DAVID MERCADO/Reuters The potato is one of the world’s food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of

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US-China trade talks strained by Beijing’s defiance on Iran, Russia oil

[ad_1] Energy trade remains critical for China, which sources most of Iran’s oil and is a top buyer of Russian crude.  | Photo Credit: Eli Hartman/Reuters US and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, but they remain far apart on one

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Pecking order for equity – The Hindu

[ad_1] Managing wealth becomes relatively easy if you design a process to choose equity investments. Here, we discuss a pecking order for choosing equity investments based on the argument asset allocation is the most important step in the investment process. Top-down process The pecking order for choosing equity investments considers two factors — the choice

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IPO-bound Arcil eyes retail loans as corp NPAs dry up

[ad_1] Mumbai: The country’s oldest bad loan company, IPO-bound Arcil (Asset Reconstruction Company of India) , gives an insight into the future of loan recovery for retail loans in its offer document filed with Sebi.The company has said it is setting up a digital platform that will allow defaulting retail borrowers to submit settlement offers

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Government willing to aid exports, but subsidies not on table

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Amid a clamour for succour after Trump’s tariff announcement, govt has ruled out demands for subsidy, but suggested it is open to “innovative ways” to help industry beat the crisis.The message was delivered by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal during his meetings with some of the industry representatives in Mumbai over

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Anti-militancy operation in Kashmir’s Kulgam enters third day; two militants killed

[ad_1] Security personnel on vigil following an encounter with terrorists in Akhal, in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir | Photo Credit: PTI A major anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its third day on Sunday, with two militants killed in a gunfight with security forces, said officials. The encounter began on Friday evening in

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India’s urban villages redefine city living with self-sustained townships

[ad_1] Chasing convenience and quality of life, urban settlers are increasingly seeking homes in communities that offer more than just housing. Today’s homebuyers are looking for townships- modern-day urban villages, that integrate schools, hospitals, retail zones, green spaces, and recreation hubs within walking distance. This rising demand for “walk-to-everything” lifestyles is reshaping how real estate

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ED searches 10 premises of Bengaluru builder for diverting funds, duping homebuyers

[ad_1] The ED seized incriminating documents related to diversion and misappropriation of township project fund during searches at 10 premises in Bangalore and Mumbai linked to Ozone Urbana Infra Developers and its key management personnel, an official said on Sunday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bangalore Zonal Office, conducted the searches on August 1, 2025, under

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Wealth terminology guide aims to ‘counteract the BS’ for investors

[ad_1] Senior woman looking on cell phone at sidewalk cafe. Yuliya Taba | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A leading advisory group to the

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Monetary policy: RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.5% amid growth concerns, subdued inflation – Experts

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 per cent in its upcoming monetary policy review on August 6, following three consecutive rate cuts totalling 100 basis points. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will begin its three-day deliberations on Monday.While inflation

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Former Axis Mutual Fund manager Viresh Joshi arrested in Rs 200 crore front-running case

[ad_1] The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Viresh Joshi, former chief trader and fund manager at Axis Mutual Fund, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The arrest is linked to a case involving alleged cheating of investors through an illegal trading practice known as “front-running,” involving over Rs 200 crore. Joshi was taken

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Seven coal blocks successfully auctioned in 12th round of commercial auctions

[ad_1] These blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of approximately ₹719.90 crore | Photo Credit: RAO GN A total of seven coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, comprising three fully explored and four partially explored coal blocks in the 12th round of commercial auctions, a statement from the Ministry of Coal said this

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Weather Update: Heavy rainfall in North Bengal, MeT office issues red alert

[ad_1] Weather Update: The Meteorological (MeT) office, on Sunday, issued a red alert warning for rain in several North Bengal districts, with scattered thunderstorms likely to continue in South Bengal districts for the next few days. As the weather office has not predicted rainfall in South Bengal, humidity-related discomfort will be felt in Kolkata and

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Government tightens norms for vegetable oil industry; makes registration mandatory

[ad_1] The Central Government has introduced significant new regulations for India’s vegetable oil industry, making registration mandatory for all entities involved in the production, stocking, and sale of vegetable oil products. The move, aimed at enhancing transparency and strengthening regulatory oversight, was formalized through the “Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025,”

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Real estate body urges govt to cap GST on building materials at 18%

[ad_1] G Hari Babu, President of National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has urged the government to bring the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates of building materials to the bracket of 18 per cent. Speaking at the sidelines of NAREDCO’s 17th edition of National Convention in the national capital, NAREDCO President reiterated industry’s demand

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U.S. penalty risk on Russian oil may add $9-11 billion to India’s import bill, analyst say

[ad_1] India’s annual oil import bill could rise by $9-11 billion if the country is compelled to move away from Russian crude in response to U.S. threats of additional tariffs or penalties on Indian exports, analysts said. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer and importer, has reaped significant benefits by swiftly substituting market-priced oil with

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India’s logistics cost will be down to less than 10% by December: Gadkari 

[ad_1] Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressing at a programme in Mangalagiri on August 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday (August 2, 2025) expressed confidence that India’s cost of logistics would come down to less than 10% by the end of December. The lesser

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For uninsured vehicles, road minister moots steep hike in penalties

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a bid to address the longstanding confusion over speed limits, the road transport ministry has proposed that the Centre set the speed limits for NHs and expressways while states can do so for state highways and other roads. In a slew of amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, the ministry has

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India will continue to buy Russian oil despite Trump’s threats, government sources tell NYT

[ad_1] Representational image of a n Indian Oil fuel station in Sonipat. | Photo Credit: Reuters India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of penalties, two Government sources told The New York Times, not wishing to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. “These are long-term oil

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ED arrests MD of Biswal Tradelink in fake bank guarantee case

[ad_1] Representational image of the Enforcement Directorate logo | Photo Credit: PTI The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Partha Sarathi Biswal, managing director of Biswal Tradelink Private Limited (BTPL), in connection with an alleged fake bank guarantee case. The arrest was made following searches in Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. The probe is based on a first

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Trump’s tariff reset: From Canada to Laos, even dealmakers face higher costs as legal fight brews; US allies & rivals hit with steep import taxes

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime, set to take effect August 7, has triggered a wave of economic disruption across the globe, from low-income nations like Laos and Algeria to wealthy trade partners such as Canada and Switzerland.Under the new policy, countries face steep new import duties unless they agree to revised

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“Market coupling in DAM segment of power exchanges may have little benefit”

[ad_1] The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) proposed implementation of market coupling in Day Ahead Market (DAM) segment of power exchanges from January 2026 may have little benefit for the power sector and is contrary to the findings of the pilot study conducted by Grid Controller of India, according to industry officials and analysts. They

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Berkshire Hathaway Q2 results: Warren Buffett’s company profit halves after $3.76bn Kraft Heinz writedown; Q2 net slips to $12.37bn from $30.25bn YoY

[ad_1] Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp 59% drop in second-quarter profit to $12.37 billion, hit by a $3.76 billion writedown on its investment in Kraft Heinz as the food company reconsiders undoing its 2015 merger.The company earned $8,601 per Class A share in the June quarter, down from $21,122 per share, or $30.25

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Amid Trump tariff threat, PM Modi pledges to protect farmers, MSMEs & youth | Lucknow News

[ad_1] VARANASI: Amid the tariff stalemate with the USA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sent a strong message to the world that protecting India’s economic interest was paramount.Speaking in his parliamentary constituency on Saturday, the PM emphasised that the “top priority of the government remains the welfare of farmers, small industries and employment for

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Over 3 lakh people pledge their organs, a milestone in public participation, says Union Health Minister

[ad_1] More than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs, since launch of the Aadhar-based NOTTO online pledge website in 2023, and this marks a historic moment in public participation in organ donation, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda, on organ donation day. India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever recorded

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City of Dreams launches in Colombo: South Asia’s first integrated luxury resort

[ad_1]  City of Dreams, spread over 4.5 million sq ft, comprises 800 rooms and suites (a 687-room luxury hotel ‘Cinnamon Life’ and a 113-room, ultra-luxury hotel under Melco’s ‘Nüwa’ brand) Luxury has got a new name and address in Colombo: City of Dreams. Located in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital and overlooking the

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See inside JFK airport’s new $9.5 billion international terminal

[ad_1] The future ticket counter at JFK’s new Terminal 1. Leslie Josephs/CNBC It’s far from finished but the new, $9.5 billion Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport is taking shape. Its first phase is slated to open in mid-2026. It will replace the current terminal, which opened in 1998. The terminal, which will

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Restaurants add spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners

[ad_1] Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new Adobo Ranch dip Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits among younger customers. Hot, in this case, is literal. Spicy items like chicken sandwiches, seasoned sides and sauces are cropping up more often on menus at major fast-casual and quick-service chains. The

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Naidu credits ₹7,000 to 47 lakh farmers under ₹3,174 cr ‘Annadatha Sukhibhava’ scheme

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu  The Andhra Pradesh government-led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday deposited Rs 7,000 each to 47 lakh farmers as part of the ‘Annadatha Sukhibhava’ scheme, which offers Rs 20,000 financial aid to farmers per annum. Launching the Rs 3,174 crore statewide initiative, the CM handed

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Food sector has huge growth potential in eastern India, say industry leaders

[ad_1] International Kolkata Foodtech 2025 The food industry has huge growth potential in eastern India, industry leaders said on Saturday, noting the existing challenges in the region. Speaking at the inaugural session of International Kolkata Foodtech 2025, they said that while the east leads in the bakery segment, it continues to lag in the ice

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Simandhar Education, Becker team up for CPA, CMA exam courses

[ad_1] Simandhar Education has entered into an exclusive partnership with Becker Professional Education, a global player in accounting exam review and continuing professional education, to deliver Becker’s Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Review courses. The US CPA and US CMA are globally respected accounting credentials, increasingly preferred by Indian learners

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‘Anyone who attacks India will not be spared even in Pataal Lok’: PM Modi’s stern warning to Pakistan

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, asserting that India would not spare anyone who dares to attack it — not even if they are hiding in “Pataal Lok”. Addressing a massive public rally in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, PM Modi invoked the divine wrath of Lord Shiva to

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UP: PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 2,200 crore in Varanasi

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi.In a significant push towards development in his parliamentary constituency, PM Modi also released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Under this

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Volvo India’s gear shift: Changes EV-only plan; ICE models to stay amid slow uptake | India Business News

[ad_1] Volvo Cars India has revised its earlier strategy of transitioning to an all-electric portfolio, opting instead to continue selling both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the country. Electric vehicles currently account for around 25% of Volvo’s sales in India. However, the market for premium battery electric vehicles (BEVs) remains small, although

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Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russia

[ad_1] Russian oil has never been sanctioned; instead, it was subjected to a G7/EU price-cap mechanism designed to limit revenue while ensuring global supplies continued to flow.  Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russian suppliers, sources told ANI. Their supply decisions are guided by price, grade of crude, inventories, logistics and other economic

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Reddit surges as AI-driven ad strategy wins praise from Wall Street

[ad_1] If gains hold, Reddit is set to add more than $4 billion to its market cap [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Reddit’s shares surged 15% on Friday after it reported quarterly results that exceeded Street expectations, boosting investor confidence in the platform’s AI-based advertising tools and strong user engagement. The company has also posted

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Supreme Court issues notice to states on plea seeking ban on betting apps

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to all state governments in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding strict regulation of online and offline betting applications. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also sought responses from Google India, TRAI, Apple India, Dream11 Fantasy, Mobile Premier League, A23 Games,

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Figma extends gains after blockbuster NYSE trading debut

[ad_1] Bankers typically target a first-day rise of 10% to 20% to balance strong demand with optimal fundraising [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Design software maker Figma’s shares surged another 20% in morning trading on Friday, extending strong debut-day gains after a blowout U.S. initial public offering that has reignited the tech listing market. The

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Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

[ad_1] U.S. stocks slumped on Friday (August 1, 2025), and the S&P suffered its biggest daily percentage decline in more than two months as new U.S. tariffs on dozens of trading partners and a surprisingly weak jobs report spurred selling pressure. Also weighing on equities was an 8.3% tumble in Amazon.com shares after the company

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Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $243 million in fatal Autopilot crash

[ad_1] A Florida jury on Friday found Tesla liable to pay $243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, a verdict that could encourage more legal action against Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. The verdict is a rare win for victims of accidents involving Autopilot. Mr. Musk has been

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Adriana Kugler resigns from Fed, opening door for Trump to shape central bank

[ad_1] Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler | Photo Credit: KYLIE COOPER/Reuters The Federal Reserve announced Friday that governor Adriana Kugler will step down next week, opening up a spot on the central bank’s powerful board that President Donald Trump will be able to fill. Kugler, who did not participate in the Fed’s policy meeting earlier

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‘Heard India not going to buy Russian oil,’ claims Donald Trump; calls it ‘good step’ – watch

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that he had “heard” reports of India halting Russian oil imports, hailing it as a “good step”. “I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s right or not. That is a good

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