India-UK Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect From July 15 After Steel Dispute Resolved
Évian, France: India and the United Kingdom have agreed to implement their landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from July 15, 2026, ending weeks of uncertainty caused by concerns over Britain’s new steel safeguard measures. The decision was finalized after discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir
CMRL Pay-Off Case: ED Questions Veena Vijayan for Over Eight Hours
Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday questioned Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for more than eight hours in connection with the ongoing money laundering investigation linked to financial transactions between Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL). After the lengthy
Trump Says US Will Help India If Attacked, Praises PM Modi at G7 Summit
Évian, France: US President Donald Trump made a strong statement in support of India during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, saying that the United States would come to India’s assistance if the country were attacked. The remarks were made during a
‘We Did It’: Modi-Starmer Mic Moment Fuels Buzz Over India-UK Trade Deal
Évian, France: A brief exchange between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit has sparked widespread speculation that India and the United Kingdom may have overcome a key hurdle in implementing their landmark trade agreement. The conversation, inadvertently picked up by microphones, quickly
‘Messi, Messi’ Chants Follow Ronaldo After Portugal’s Shock World Cup Draw
Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign as Portugal were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by DR Congo, with the night ending on a sour note for the Portuguese superstar after opposition fans taunted him with chants of “Messi, Messi” following the
Tata Electronics Gets Relief as Tamil Nadu Pollution Board Drops Scrutiny of iPhone Parts Plant
Hosur: Tata Electronics has received a major regulatory relief after the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) decided to drop its scrutiny of the company’s iPhone components manufacturing facility in Hosur. The development comes days after environmental authorities raised concerns over alleged groundwater contamination linked to wastewater discharge from the
Oil Prices Slide as Middle East Tensions Ease, Markets Eye Return of Supply
New Delhi: Global oil prices continued their downward trend on Tuesday as easing tensions in West Asia and growing optimism over a US-Iran peace agreement reduced concerns about supply disruptions in the energy market. The decline marks a sharp reversal from the highs seen earlier this year when conflict in
PM Modi Raises Concern Over Death of Indian Sailors at G7 Summit, Calls for Maritime Security
Évian, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over the deaths of Indian sailors in a recent US military strike while addressing world leaders at the G7 Summit, emphasizing the need to protect global maritime routes and ensure the safety of seafarers amid rising tensions in West Asia. His remarks
SpaceX Surpasses Amazon in Market Value as Post-IPO Rally Continues
New York: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has surged past Amazon in market capitalization just days after its blockbuster stock market debut, becoming one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies. The remarkable rally has propelled the aerospace and technology giant into the ranks of corporate heavyweights and reinforced investor enthusiasm
Piyush Goyal Urges Indians to Invest, Says ‘The Time Is Now’
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called on Indians to take advantage of the country’s economic growth story by investing early and consistently, warning that delaying investment decisions could mean missing out on significant wealth creation opportunities in the years ahead. Speaking at an investor-focused event,
