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US President Donald Trump has warned of additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran, signing an executive order on Friday that allows duties to be imposed on imports from nations engaging commercially with Tehran, even as he described the ongoing US-Iran talks as “very good”.The executive order does not specify a fixed…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India’s steel, aluminium, and copper sectors will continue to face steep US tariffs, as these strategic metals remain subject to US’ Sec 232 provisions tied to national security. While the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has been reduced from 25% to 18%, tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper remain at 50%, offering no…
Indian silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a sharp sell-off on Thursday, plunging up to 20% in early trade as investors rushed to exit amid heightened volatility in precious metals. The steep fall wiped out the unusually high premium at which these ETFs were trading compared to international prices and physical silver markets.Nippon India Silver ETF,…
File photo: PM Modi with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: ANI) US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him because of the tariffs Washington has imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil, linking trade pressure directly to New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow.Speaking at…
NEW DELHI: India has recorded steep declines in malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child deaths, signalling what the government calls a decisive, results-driven phase in the country’s public-health journey.Addressing the Advancing Public Health Outcomes Forum 2025 on Wednesday, Union health minister JP Nadda said the gains were based on sustained political commitment, strong scientific capacity and…
Wholesale inflation eased sharply to a 27-month low in October, slipping to (-)1.21% on the back of deep deflation in food items and softer prices across fuel and manufactured goods, according to official data released on Friday. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) had inched up 0.13% in September and stood at 2.75% a year earlier.The…
Representative image (AI-generated) Domestic steel prices have fallen to a five-year low, trading between Rs 47,000 and Rs 48,000 per tonne, based on BigMint market data.Several factors have influenced these prices. Rising imports, weak export demand and oversupply in the global market all contribute to the decline.Hot rolled coil (HRC) is priced at about Rs…
Dhanush’s recent cinematic endeavor, ‘Idli Kadai,’ finds itself in troubled waters at the box office, with earnings dropping to a paltry few lakhs a day. Although it performed reasonably well in local regions, the film’s initial success appears to be waning, signaling an end to its time on the big screen. The latest box-office figures…
