US tariffs: India not in a hurry, to follow wait and watch approach

India will wait and watch the situation emanating from the imposition of additional import duties by the US on the global trade and not take any action in a hurry as America may itself face......

EXPLAINED: Trump's reciprocal tariffs

The United States has announced 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs or import duties on Indian goods which will enter American markets. Industry players and experts have stated that the duties will pose......

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. IMAGE:......

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh at an event in New Delhi, September 22, 2012. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters   After......

India, US decide to hold sector-specific talks for proposed trade pact

India and the US have decided to hold sector-specific talks in the coming weeks to finalise the structure of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the government said on Saturday.......

Why govt is demanding $2.81 bn from RIL, BP

The government has slapped a $2.81 billion (about Rs 24,500 crore) demand notice on Reliance Industries and its partners, including BP Plc for gains made from producing and selling natural gas that......

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

The Delhi government has announced that vehicles older than 15 years will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting April 1. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Exports contract to $36.91 bn in Feb, trade deficit narrows

India's exports declined for the fourth month in a row in February to $36.91 billion due to volatility in petroleum prices and global uncertainties, even as the country's trade deficit narrowed......

IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics

Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha IMAGE: Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and......