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The US Postal Service (USPS) has sought sweeping administrative and legislative changes after reporting a $9 billion annual loss, a marginal improvement from the $9.5 billion deficit posted last year, Reuters reported.New Postmaster General David Steiner said the agency continues to face a “significant systemic annual revenue and cost imbalance” and must accelerate efficiency measures,…
Vicky Kaushal underwent a drastic physical transformation, gaining 25 kgs for ‘Chhaava’ and then shedding it for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’. A strict calorie deficit and dedicated nutritionist helped him achieve a lean frame for his role as an armed officer. His metabolism aided the process, with further transformations planned post-Bhansali’s film. Known…
The Centre’s fiscal deficit reached 36.5 per cent of the full-year target at the end of the first half of FY26, data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday showed.During the same period last year, the fiscal deficit had stood lower at 29 per cent of the Budget Estimates (BE) for 2024–25,…
India’s merchandise exports in September 2025 rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion from $34.08 billion a year earlier, while imports jumped 16.7 per cent to $68.53 billion, according to data released by the ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. The surge in imports, led by gold, silver, fertilisers, and electronics, pushed the merchandise…
Patna celebrated Vijayadashami amid rain on October 2 Patna: Despite excessive rainfall in early October, the state has experienced a deficit monsoon this year, with 31% less rain compared to normal 992.2mm.According to India Meteorological Department, the south-west monsoon, which arrived in the state on June 17 and spread across the entire region by June…
As Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to begin his two-day visit to Doha from October 6, India and Qatar are expected to finalise the terms of reference (ToR) for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) this week. According to the trade policy think-tank GTRI report, India–Qatar trade stood at $14.15 billion in…
The Centre’s fiscal deficit stood at 38.1 per cent of the full-year Budget Estimates (BE) at the end of August, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Tuesday.In absolute terms, the fiscal gap between government expenditure and revenue was Rs 5,98,153 crore for the April-August period of 2025-26, PTI reported….
This exports and imports data report marks the first since the United States imposed a 25% tariff on Indian products on August 7. (AI image) With businesses front-loading shipments, India’s exports experienced a second consecutive monthly increase during August, following the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.This exports and imports data report marks the…
India’s merchandise exports rose 6.7 per cent year-on-year to $35.1 billion in August, while imports fell 10.12 per cent to $61.59 billion, according to government data released on Monday.Exports were valued at $32.89 billion in the same month last year, while imports had stood at $68.53 billion, PTI reported.The country’s trade deficit narrowed to $26.49…
