The conclusion of talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, along with two other pacts, may take more time as both sides continue to negotiate unresolved issues, sources familiar with the matter said.According to PTI, the three agreements currently under discussion are the FTA, a bilateral investment treaty (BIT),…
In response to a White House proposal to end the war in Ukraine that critics say would grant the Kremlin much of what it wants, Ukraine’s leadership has drafted a counteroffer — one that in some ways contradicts what President Trump has demanded, but also leaves room for possible compromises on issues that have long…
On Friday, amid a tariff-induced frenzy that drove hordes of consumers to panic-buy iPhones, President Trump announced a tariff exemption on electronics like smartphones and computers. For a moment, widespread anxiety about a potential $2,000 iPhone dissipated. But two days later, the Trump administration said smartphones and computers were likely to be hit with new…
NEW DELHI: The functioning of the National Medical Commission seems to be in “total disarray” with the health ministry failing to fill 19 of the 20 posts in the four autonomous boards of the commission that regulate undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, recognition of medical colleges, and registration and regulation of doctors. Half the posts…
The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025–26 academic session. The calendar includes significant information related to school term dates, vacation periods, and examination schedules for various classes across government and government-aided schools in the national capital.The new academic year began on April 1, 2025, marking the formal…
An immigration judge in Louisiana found on Friday that the Trump administration could deport Mahmoud Khalil, granting the government an early victory in its efforts to crack down on pro-Palestinian demonstrations on U.S. college campuses. The ruling is far from the final word on whether Mr. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident,…
PM Modi at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami , saying that may the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram always remain upon usTaking to X, PM Modi said, “Ram Navami greetings to everyone! May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram…
D Gukesh (Photo Credit: FIDE) CHENNAI: English Grandmaster and commentator David Howell knows what it means to be a prodigy, to be the ‘next big thing.’ Howell, who became the youngest Briton to ever win a GM title in 2007 at 16 – a record he held until 2024 – also knows what comes after….
President Trump has settled on a final plan for sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, which are expected to take effect on Wednesday after he announces the details at an afternoon Rose Garden ceremony. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed the timeline in a briefing with reporters on Tuesday, adding that Mr. Trump had been huddling…
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in FY2025, offloading domestic equities worth Rs 1,27,401 crore. However, the intensity of selling eased considerably in March, with FIIs selling shares worth Rs 3,972.61 crore. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained consistent buyers throughout the year, purchasing stocks worth Rs 6,06,368 crore, with March seeing buying activity…