Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said India must develop world-class infrastructure to achieve its target of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the third largest in the world, as the prime minister envisions. To meet this goal, priority is being given to four key sectors including water, power, transport and communication, Gadkari said in his … Read more
The United States and the European Union on Thursday locked in a framework trade deal reached last month that includes a 15% U.S. tariff on most EU imports, including autos, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber. In a 3-1/2-page joint statement, the two sides listed the commitments made, including the EU’s pledge to eliminate tariffs on all … Read more
In March 2000, Barron’s asked, “When will the internet bubble burst?” warning the pop could happen before year-end. On that same day, a top tech company saw its share price drop 60pc, and many others collapsed, wiping out trillions. Now, some Wall Street experts worry the same “unpleasant popping sound” may hit the AI boom. … Read more
The Union Cabinet has approved the Online Gaming Bill, which aims to regulate the online gaming sector. A significant aspect of the bill is the prohibition of celebrities from endorsing betting applications, promoting responsible digital practices within the industry. Show more Show less Source link
Parliament on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 that aims to further liberalise, modernise and make India’s mineral sector more dynamic, especially with a focus on critical and strategic minerals. The Bill, which seeks to amend the original Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, … Read more
India and China have agreed to take a series of measures aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The two sides committed to resuming direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest opportunity, while also reviving various dialogue mechanisms and exchanges to enhance cooperation … Read more
It may be another case of the adage: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Either way, it has come as a welcome surprise for China to see its top global rival, the United States, pick a fight with Beijing’s biggest Asian competitor, India. Relations between Washington and New Delhi are on the fritz … Read more
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, who made an offer to acquire TikTok US operations in January this year, has once again come up with a new bid. This time, his AI-start up made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet’s Chrome browser on 12 August. The three-year-old company has secured approximately $1 billion in funding … Read more
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that gold imports will not face additional tariffs, ending days of uncertainty that had rattled global bullion markets and sent futures prices to record highs.”Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social account, without providing further details. His remarks followed confusion triggered … Read more