Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ambassador Sergio Gor to discuss ways to expand the trade relationship between India and the United States.Goyal confirmed the talks in a statement on X, confirming discussions on trade expansion. “Hosted US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick & US…
Thailand has taken another step toward reshaping its visa framework as part of a broader strategy to boost tourism and economic recovery. Ms. Airin Phanrit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, made an official announcement recently stating that the Cabinet has recognised a comprehensive series of visa policy guidelines that was proposed by the…
Early metabolic changes often show up as sudden tiredness after eating rice, bread, or sweets. This happens when the body struggles to manage rising blood sugar levels. The pancreas works harder, but cells respond poorly. What helps:Balancing meals with protein, fibre, and healthy fats reduces sharp sugar spikes. Eating slower also gives hormones time to…
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth during a visit to the forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch, Rajouri and Sunderbani. (@adgpi/X via PTI Photo) JAMMU: Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, visited forward areas along the Line of Control in J&K’s Rajouri-Poonch belt Thursday to review the region’s security…
Foreign investors have began the new year as sellers, extending last year’s heavy withdrawal from Indian equities. In the first two trading sessions of January 2026, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 7,608 crore, or roughly $846 million, signalling continued caution at the start of the year. The fresh pullout follows a steep exit in…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned that a petrol and diesel crisis was developing worldwide as ongoing conflicts continued to affect key energy regions.Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said, “This month of March has been extremely eventful on a global level. We all remember that, in the…
How a failing grade on a student’s Bible-citing gender essay led to an instructor’s removal at the University of Oklahoma. (AP Photo) The Trump administration plans to resume aggressive collection efforts against federal student loan borrowers who are in default, including garnishing wages early next year. The move marks a sharp shift from pandemic-era leniency…
Drinking extremely hot beverages, those above 65°C, doesn’t pose an inherent danger, but it may be linked to a heightened risk of oesophageal cancer due to repeated thermal injury. These high temperatures can cause persistent inflammation and damage to the esophagus, potentially leading to cancer over time. People love hot tea and coffee. But can…
NEW DELHI: The government has appointed senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country’s domestic intelligence agency, PTI reported on Thursday.The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre,…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: India on Thursday sent out a strong signal about the continuity of its partnership with Russia, with defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasising that bilateral defence cooperation remains steady “despite the geopolitical uncertainty.” His remarks came at the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental…