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A year after the Liberation Day tariffs, US President Donald Trump has rolled out another set of duties, this time targeting medicines and key metals. The move is aimed towards pushing companies to manufacture within the US. The new measures impose tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, strengthening efforts to boost domestic production.The announcements come…
Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Railways has estimated its earnings from passenger movement at Rs 87,300 crore in 2026-27, a little over 9% more than the revised estimate (RE) of the current financial year, as it continues to introduce more new-age Vande Bharat chair car & sleeper trains, and Amrit Bharat…
Where investors may actually save money is not in the billboard headline, but in the fine print. (AI image) SEBI’s mutual fund “TER cut” is being sold as a fee reduction, but it’s not. It’s actually a transparency reset—with some real savings hidden in the plumbing.Let me start by spoiling the headline. This isn’t SEBI…
Mumbai: Mutual fund investors will soon pay less to fund houses that manage their money. Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday reduced the maximum fee that fund houses charge their investors by up to 15 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) in select MF schemes.Sebi also reduced the maximum brokerage that fund houses…
MUMBAI: State Bank of India has cut rates on select deposits and reduced lending benchmarks. The move follows the 25 bps reduction in policy rate. The revised rates come into effect from Dec 15. The bank has cut the rate on its 444-day deposit from 6.6% to 6.5%.SBI has cut rates on select deposits and…
Many people connect fibre mainly with gut health, yet its impact goes far beyond digestion. Cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov explains that increasing fibre intake can meaningfully support the heart by lowering harmful LDL cholesterol, improving blood pressure stability, and reducing inflammation that contributes to cardiovascular strain. Fibre also slows sugar absorption, which helps prevent insulin…
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: Indian spice merchants and tea growers will be among global exporters who will breathe easy along with American consumers after US president Donald Trump, feeling the heat of rising domestic prices due to tariffs, moved to lower import duties on nearly 200 food, farm, and agricultural items. Tucked deep in the list is…
With the winter season almost upon us, a familiar pattern begins to unfold: Sniffles, colds, coughs, and a dramatic rise in respiratory infections. The sudden drop in temperature makes the air dry, and both our bodies and the viruses around us respond in ways that make illness more likely. But why does this happen every…
In a world full of screens, deadlines, and artificial intelligence, the simple act of stepping into a forest can profoundly affect human health. Shinrin-Yoku, or “forest bathing” in English, is not just a spa fad; it is a science-based, traditional Japanese practice, evidence-backed therapy that has the power to enhance the immune system and even…
In the current times, every third person seems to be struggling with diabetes. Battling this illness is not easy, as one has to constantly keep a check on the insulin levels and ensure proper dietary changes. But what if you come to know of one fruit that can help you control your blood sugar level,…
