India’s exports to US drop 22% due to Trump’s 50% tariffs; overall trade data suggests signs of resilient market diversification

India’s exports to the US also fell by 21.77% to $6.6 billion in January, largely due to the 50% tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. (AI image) India’s merchandise exports grew marginally in January to $36.56 billion, up 0.61%. On the other hand, imports rose sharply by 19.2% to $71.24 billion, compared to $59.77…

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This IITian quit her high-paying corporate job to sell Pani Puri from her home kitchen and now owns a popular supper club in London

This IITian took a break from her high-paying corporate job to sell Pani Puri from her home kitchen and now owns a popular supper club in London Ankita Khante had done everything right—by the book. An IIT Guwahati graduate, she was working as a product designer with a reputed multinational company in Bengaluru when life…

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IndiGo meltdown prompts govt action: Refund deadline, fare cap, baggage return & more — key directives

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Saturday ordered IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds without delay as the IndiGo’s nationwide disruption entered its fifth day, with hundreds of flights cancelled and fares surging across key routes.The ministry of civil aviation said the intervention was essential to safeguard passengers grappling with uncertainty, soaring ticket prices…

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Historic first for Mizoram’s ZPM as K Laltluangkima enters Rajya Sabha | India News

Laltluangkima got 26 votes in the 40-member assembly. (IANS file photo) NEW DELHI: Mizoram’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) on Thursday created history by securing its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha. Senior leader K Laltluangkima won the election to the state’s lone Upper House seat.Laltluangkima polled 26 votes in the 40-member assembly, defeating opposition…

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US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Taiwan on Friday sent a pointed message to China after the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, saying US arms sales to the island are protected by American law and that Taipei will continue to deepen strategic ties with the United States.The statement came after President Donald Trump said he had discussed Taiwan arms sales with Chinese…

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