NEW DELHI: A day after a joint statement on the India-US interim trade deal was released, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said it will “give new wings to dreams of farmers”, and rejected Congress’ criticism, saying the deal fully protects agriculture sector and farmers’ interests, with key farm products kept out. The...
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Nayara’s future unsure: India may bargain with US for Russian crude
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump’s threat to bring back the 25% “penalty” if India does not stop buying Russian crude has deepened the question mark on the operations of Nayara refinery in Jamnagar. The crisis facing the refinery has triggered talks about change of ownership. While the refinery, under normal circumstances, would qualify to...
Why Bad Bunny appears blocked on TikTok ahead of Super Bowl performance
Why does Bad Bunny appear blocked on TikTok for first time viewers right before his Super Bowl performance as users question glitch (Image via Getty) Many TikTok users are opening the app and running into something that makes no sense at all. When they visit Bad Bunny’s profile for the first time, they find his...
Kid Rock defends Turning Point USA halftime show amid Bad Bunny Super Bowl set
“No hate in our hearts”: Kid Rock defends Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show against Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX halftime performance.(Image via X) Charlie Kirk’s organisation, Turning Point USA, will be hosting their alternative to the Super Bowl LX halftime show, the “All-American Halftime Show”, in just a few hours.While the 31 year old...
India-US trade deal: Pact puts auto parts exporters in driver’s seat
NEW DELHI: India’s auto component industry is set for a significant boost following the India-US trade deal, with the agreement providing preferential tariff treatment for Indian auto parts exports, including zero-duty access for some products. The joint statement said India will receive a preferential tariff rate quota for automotive parts currently covered under US national...
In a 1st for India, desi company gains in-orbit snooping capability, takes ISS pics
NEW DELHI: In a giant leap for the Indian space sector, domestic aerospace company Azista Space has demonstrated a new indigenous capability in space by taking images of objects in orbit from another satellite, a first by any space company in the country. This is often called “in-orbit snooping or space watch”.Using its 80-kg earth-observation...
Super Bowl 2025 vs 2026 attendance: Who drew more fans to the Stadium?
Image via Getty The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American sport, and is also one of the most attended live events of the year. Many people watch the game on TV or online, but only a few lucky fans get to see it in person at the stadium. Comparing the attendance figures between...
Tariff-ied? No more! Exporters look to encash duty advantage
NEW DELHI: Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities’ new plant in Indore had just started production for some American buyers when the US announced 50% tariffs on Indian imports. With the trade deal likely to be implemented soon, the company is now hoping that things will slowly fall into place. “Under development business had come to a...
Padraig Harrington and Caroline’s combined net worth in pro golf
Padraig Harrington and Caroline’s combined net worth: Career earnings and late victories redefine longevity in professional golf (Image Via Getty Images) Padraig Harrington is one of Ireland’s most respected professional golfers. The athlete has competed at elite levels for over 25 years and achieved victory in international major competitions. Fans maintain their interest in him...
Young J&K MLA draws praise from across the aisle for House speech
(PTI photo) JAMMU: A young BJP legislator in J&K Saturday drew rare praise from across the political aisle with her speech in the Assembly, which she confined strictly to budgetary issues in the otherwise highly polarised House.Devyani Singh Rana, 31, is the daughter of former Nagrota MLA Devender Rana, who died in 2024 after winning...
