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'Dark clouds of uncertainty lifted': DFS secretary on India-US trade deal

Secretary of the Department of Financial Services M Nagaraju urged industry leaders to be cheerful about the India-US trade deal

Singapore sees over 1.2 million Indian visitors in 2025: What drove growth

Indian arrivals edged up from 2024, while spending rose to S$1.17 billion amid campaigns, UPI rollout, airline tie-ups and new attractions

New baggage rules: How much gold jewellery you can bring in without duty

Changes shift gold jewellery limits to a weight-based system and remove value caps on personal electronics to improve traveller convenience

Can a simple paper bag help calm anxiety?Aiims-trained neurologist explains

Anxiety and panic attacks often cause rapid breathing. Expert explains how a simple paper bag method may help slow breathing and reduce distress in the moment

India-US trade in context: How it compares with the EU, China and others

India and the US have announced a trade deal to ease tariffs. Here's how the India-US trade relationship compares with India's major partners and the world's largest trade corridors

With US trade deal and EU FTA, will India's textile sector get its moment?

With better access to the US, EU and UK markets, supportive Budget 2026 measures, and pressure on rival Asian exporters, India's textile sector may be entering a rare window of opportunity

Adani Ports Q3FY26 result: Profit rises 21% at ₹3,043 cr, revenue up 22%

Adani Ports said that it has revised its Ebitda guidance for FY26 by ₹800 crore to ₹22,800 crore, during robust performance across segments and the acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta

The court was hearing Meta's plea against a Competition Commission of India order that imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over WhatsApp's privacy policy

China bans hidden car door handles over rising passenger safety concerns

China has banned hidden car door handles after safety incidents where people were trapped inside vehicles; from 2027, all cars must have mechanical door releases inside and outside

Income tax calculator after Budget 2026: Rs 6-50 lakh tax break-up

Income tax calculator: Compare old and new tax regimes to see how much you'll actually pay on Rs 6-50 lakh income in FY27

Fake Kuwaiti e-visa, US-UK job racket: How CBI busted the scam in India

CBI-led Op CyStrike, with agencies from the US, UK and others, uncovered a fake Kuwaiti e-visa and overseas job scam targeting Indians

India-US trade deal: What industry leaders say about market access, exports

India-US trade deal drew reactions from industry leaders, who welcomed the tariff cut, saying it will boost exports, create jobs, attract investment and support manufacturing growth

Budget narrows SGB tax tax-free status: Check investments still exempt

Investors face a narrowed tax-free window for Sovereign Gold Bonds as the Budget shifts focus back to traditional EEE-rated savings schemes

Explained: What is Project Vault, Trump's $12 bn critical minerals plan?

The US government has rolled out Project Vault, a $12 billion scheme to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions

India-US trade deal explained: What we know and what remains unclear

Even as both PM Modi and Trump hailed the agreement, details on several key issues, including agriculture, India's purchase of Russian oil and the services sector, remain unclear

H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules

USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles

How a common plastic chemical may feminise males, masculinise females

Scientists find that even tiny prenatal exposure to bisphenol A, a common plastic chemical, can permanently feminise males and masculinise females, reshaping metabolism, immunity and disease risk

India-US trade deal: What tariffs are India's export competitors paying?

India-US trade deal: A closer look at how American tariffs on Indian exports compare with those faced by key rivals such as China, Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh across major sectors

India-US trade deal: Timeline of negotiations, tariffs and turning points

After the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would "never compromise" on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' after brief respite; AQI at 256

Early morning fog sharply reduced visibility across the capital, slowing traffic, while flights at IGI Airport operated under low-visibility protocols as the AQI remained in the poor category