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Goyal likely to make statement in Parliament on India-US trade deal

New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is likely to make a statement in Parliament on Tuesday on the...

US tariff cut to 18 per cent to boost Indian rice exports: Exporters

Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI) The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) on Tuesday expressed optimism over a proposed reduction in United States import tariffs...

Lower tariffs under India-US trade pact to aid engineering exports: EEPC India

Kolkata, Feb 2 (PTI) EEPC India on Monday welcomed the announcement of a trade deal with the US under which Washington will lower...

Vedanta Aluminium receives land allotment for its Dhenkanal project in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb 2 (PTI) In a major push to its expansion plans in Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium has received land allotment of over 1,447...

Rupee rises 44 paise to close at 91.49 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 2 (PTI) The rupee gained 44 paise to close at 91.49 against the US dollar on Monday, a day after the...

Silver slides for 3rd straight day to Rs 2.6 lakh/kg; gold drops to Rs 1.52 lakh/10g

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Silver prices extended its steep fall for the third straight day, tumbling Rs 52,000 to Rs 2.60 lakh...

Customs revenue target modest, achievable: CBIC chief

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) The government has projected a modest 5 per cent growth in customs revenue for FY2026-27 after taking into...

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Budget focusses on investment as tool for growth; deficit target outlines govt’s priority: FM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Union Budget for FY27 has focussed on investment as a...

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.