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Following the expansion of its new development space, the southern city aims to enhance inter-regional connectivity in infrastructure, markets and space for tourism development. Authorities view coastal and island tourism as a key source of "green" growth that could help reposition the city on the regional and global tourism map. According to Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, Con Dao is not only a national symbol of revolutionary heritage but is also ...Read More >
Shane Lowry admits the constant noise of Delhi traffic is much easier to handle than an abusive New York Ryder Cup crowd as he rattled off eight birdies to take the lead on the opening day of DP World India Championship. The Irishman, playing with European captain Luke Donald and team-mate Tommy Fleetwood, hit a hot streak with five successive birdies on the back nine against the background noise of the honks and horns of the capital's incessant road network. His bogey-free eight-under 64 saw ...Read More >
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, building on gains from last week as a flurry of AI-related dealmaking and softer labor market trends bolstered expectations for an interest-rate cut. The resilience in equities came despite the federal government shutdown showing little signs of resolution, underscoring the persistent appetite for tech stocks and an increased focus on the upcoming earnings season for cues on the trajectory of the economy. "The current AI infrastructure buildo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - India said on Friday its officials held "constructive" talks with U.S. counterparts during a visit to Washington this week, and both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal soon. "Both sides exchanged views on possible contours of the deal," the commerce ministry said in a statement. A delegation led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the U.S. from September 22 to 24 and met U.S. Trade Represen ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 26: India on Friday said that it remains in "active touch" with the US administration with regard to the issue of raised application fee for H-1B visas as it still remains an "evolving situation". External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the discussions focused on trade and tariffs, along with other aspects of the bilateral relationship. "External Affairs Minister had a meeting with Secretary of State Mark Rubio in New ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday said that it remains in "active touch" with the US administration with regard to the issue of raised application fee for H-1B visas as it still remains an "evolving situation". External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the discussions focused on trade and tariffs, along with other aspects of the bilateral relationship. "External Affairs Minister had a meeting with Secretary of State Mark R ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the cent percent tariff imposed by the US on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025 across the board, including India, New Delhi on Friday did not react officially though, the government, however, is confident that India will continue to engage with the US officials even after the meeting held from September 22-24, and a decision to roll back -- either fully or partially -- on such 'hefty' tariff, especially on pharma products, is expected ...Read More >
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, reacting to US President Donald Trump's imposition of 100% tariffs on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs from October 1, 2025, said the government is monitoring the situation closely. On Thursday, the Trump administration announced that starting October 1, 2025, it will be imposing a 100% tariff on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product, unless a company is building their pharmaceutical manufactu ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is engaged with the US and other stakeholders over the framing of rules for the Trump administration's move to levy a fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas, with the ministry of external affairs (MEA) saying on Friday that the mobility of skilled Indian talent contributes to innovation and economic growth in both countries. The new fee, announced by US President Donald Trump last week as part of measures to prevent the abuse of the H-1B visa programme -- perceived as a "national secur ...Read More >
Despite trade disputes and concerns over Russian oil imports, the US and India navigate a period of diplomatic friction. High-level engagements, including Secretary Rubio's meeting with Minister Jaishankar and a positive phone call between Presidents Trump and Modi, highlight the relationship's importance. The US emphasizes a commitment to expanding cooperation, viewing India as a crucial partner. The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears ...Read More >
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism in India's support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, stating that India is "mostly" aligned with Kyiv's position, while acknowledging New Delhi's position on energy-related complexities. IMAGE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: @PMOIndia/X During an interview with Fox News, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday (local ...Read More >
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday approved a resolution backing the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution, with India among the 142 countries voting in support. The resolution was backed by 142 countries, opposed by 10, while 12 nations abstained, according to the voting result displayed on the UN screen. India's stance on the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a lon ...Read More >
Gold prices fell ₹250 to ₹1,00,370 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a weak global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at ₹1,00,620 per 10 grams on Thursday. In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity slipped ₹150 to ₹1,00,050 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Friday. It had settled at ₹1,00,200 per 10 grams in the preceding session. However, silver prices rallied by ₹1,000 ...Read More >
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday, as investors stepped to the sidelines and awaited an earnings report from big-box retailer Walmart and clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move from a three-day conference in Jackson Hole. A sharp decline in technology stocks such as Nvidia, AMD, Palantir and Meta earlier this week signaled investor fears that the stocks, which have soared since April lows, are now overvalued, while Washington's growing interference in the sector h ...Read More >
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Al ...Read More >
New York: India has been a 'bit recalcitrant' on trade negotiations with the US, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. "That's aspirational," Bessent said on Fox Business on Tuesday, responding to a question on wrapping up all the tariffs and trade deals by the end of October. "But I think we are in a good position. The big trade deals that aren't done or aren't agreed - Switzerland is still around, India has been a bit recalcitrant," he said, adding that US Trade Representative Jamieson G ...Read More >
Washington DC [US], August 2 (ANI): The new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) are located in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose, bringing the total number to 16 nationwide. A 17th centre is planned to open in Los Angeles later this month. The expansion, announced jointly by the Indian Mission and VFS Global, aims to make essential services more accessible to Indian Americans and other applicants seeking India-related documentation. The centres w ...Read More >
July 17 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Thursday, as strong results from Taiwan's TSMC boosted chipmakers after a rollercoaster session marked by concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence. At 5:45 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 24 points, or 0.05%, S&P 500 E-minis were up 5.75 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 41.25 points, or 0.18%. U.S. chipmakers rose in premarket trading after TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab, the world's main producer of ...Read More >
NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) - Citigroup's (C.N), opens new tab profit rose in the second quarter as its traders brought in a windfall from turbulent markets. The third-largest U.S. lender's net income was $4 billion, or $1.96 per share, in the three months ended June 30, it said on Tuesday. Total net income rose 25% from a year earlier. Stocks and bonds have whipsawed since April, when U.S. President Donald Trump stunned markets by announcing sweeping tariffs against major trading partners. Vo ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The markets watchdog Sebi has said the New York based algo trader Jane Street, which was banned from the market on July 3 for alleged market manipulation, has complied with its directive to deposit Rs 4,843.5 crore in an escrow account. Following this the company has also made a request to lift certain conditional restrictions the regulator had slapped on it through the interim order. Jane Street's request for removal of certain conditional restrictions is under consideration, Sebi sai ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian-origin business executive Sabih Khan, 58, has been appointed the new chief operating officer of Apple, the tech giant said in a statement on July 8. Praising Khan's commitment and dedication, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that Khan will make an exceptional chief operating officer. Khan has been with Apple for 30 years. Currently serving as Apple's senior vice president of operations, Khan oversees the company's operations and global supply chain. Announcing Khan's appointment, Ap ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): India on Friday refuted claims that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's request to meet US President Donald Trump was denied by the White House due to his busy schedule, terming it as 'fake news.' In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Factcheck unit stated, 'CLAIM: White House denies Indian FM Jaishankar's request to meet Donald Trump due to busy schedule. This is FAKE News. This CLAIM is false.' https://x.com/MEAFactCheck/status/1940852409657 ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a special aarti at the Jammu Tawi riverfront. Sinha also visited the Amarnath Yatri Niwas base camp on Tuesday evening. After inspecting the Yatri Niwas base camp, Sinha stated that the security arrangements for the Yatra are more robust than ever before. 'I have witnessed the last four Yatras. The arrangements are better than ever, as far as the security and convenience of pilgr ...Read More >
"Right now, India doesn't accept anybody in. I think India is going to do that, if they do that, we're going to have a deal for less, much less tariffs," he said. Earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that the U.S. and India are nearing a deal that would lower tariffs on American imports to the South Asian country and help India avoid levies from rising sharply next week. "We are very close with India," Bessent told Fox News in response to a question about progress on trade n ...Read More >
The U.S. and India are nearing a deal to lower tariffs on American imports to the South Asian country and to help India avoid levies imposed by the Trump administration rising sharply next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday. "We are very close with India," Bessent told Fox News in response to a question about progress on trade negotiations. Indian officials extended a visit to Washington last week through Monday to try to reach agreement on a trade deal with President Donal ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 1 (PTI) A unique bagless tea technology developed by Assam entrepreneurs has been patented, officials said on Tuesday. Sivasagar-based TTLT India Private Ltd, known for its popular brand 'Woolah Tea', has received this patent, they said. "Woolah Tea, a passionate homegrown startup, has successfully patented its unique Bagless Tea Technology," the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a post on X. "Taking this homegrown idea to the world, Woolah is proudly representing Assam at t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Authorities have identified the gunman behind a deadly ambush targeting firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, as 20-year-old Wess Roley. According to officials, Roley deliberately ignited a brush fire on Canfield Mountain Sunday evening to lure emergency personnel into an attack. When firefighters arrived to contain the blaze, Roley opened fire, killing two firefighters and critically injuring a third. Roley was later discovered dead near his weapon. While investigators confirmed ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will pay a visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to participate in the QUAD Foreign Minister's Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement. EAM will also inaugurate an exhibition at the UN Headquarters highlighting the toll of terrorist acts around the world and the steps taken by the international community to combat them. According to MEA, EAM Ja ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to the United States from June 30 to July 2, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced today. During the visit, Jaishankar will take part in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, where the foreign ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia will build upon the discussions from the previous QFMM held in Washington on January 21. ...Read More >
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