‘Richest, strongest US has ever been’: Donald Trump backs tariff push; takes dig at ‘sleepy’ Joe Biden

‘Richest, strongest US has ever been’: Donald Trump backs tariff push; takes dig at ‘sleepy’ Joe Biden

US President Donald Trump once again defended his aggressive tariff strategy, claiming it is generating “TRILLIONS of Dollars” for America and has functioned as a powerful tool to prevent international conflicts.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump wrote, “We are taking in TRILLIONS of Dollars in Tariffs and Investment Dollars from foreign lands because…

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8th Pay Commission: NC JCM urges PM Modi to amend ToR; seeks OPS restoration, pension revision

8th Pay Commission: NC JCM urges PM Modi to amend ToR; seeks OPS restoration, pension revision

The National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC JCM) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting major changes to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission. The letter, also marked to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calls for restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), revising pensions for existing retirees…

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Shrimp exports shift: India gains in non-US markets; tariff surge in America threatens FY26 momentum

Shrimp exports shift: India gains in non-US markets; tariff surge in America threatens FY26 momentum

India’s shrimp trade recorded a steady rise in the first five months of FY26, with exporters earning $2.43 billion — an 18 per cent increase from last year — as per a new assessment by CareEdge Ratings. Shipment volumes also improved, touching 3.48 lakh metric tonnes, up 11 per cent year-on-year. Much of this momentum…

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Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such as…

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IPO market cools after shutdown: US listings slow as SEC backlog delays approvals; tech slump adds pressure

IPO market cools after shutdown: US listings slow as SEC backlog delays approvals; tech slump adds pressure

The strong run in US initial public offerings has lost momentum due to the government shutdown and increased investor caution, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) works through a backlog of regulatory filings, according to market participants.Many IPOs expected in late 2025 are likely to be pushed to 2026 as the SEC clears “hundreds…

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Only 6 of 46 Indian EVs qualify for govt benefits as China-driven component imports dominate supply chain

Only 6 of 46 Indian EVs qualify for govt benefits as China-driven component imports dominate supply chain

NEW DELHI: The China factor weighs heavily on India’s emerging electric car market as the domestic supply chain for the green cars is still inadequate in key areas such as batteries, semiconductors and magnets.Consider this: of the 46 EV car models sold in the country, only six have been found eligible for benefits under the…

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PPF calculator: Public Provident Fund can make you a crorepati, but is it the right investment option for you? Explained

PPF calculator: Public Provident Fund can make you a crorepati, but is it the right investment option for you? Explained

PPF is a government-backed investment which currently offers an interest rate of 7.1%. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most popular investment options available – and one that can make you a crorepati with disciplined investing. In fact if you were to start a PPF account by the age of…

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Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts

Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts

The government has listed the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 for introduction in the Winter session of Parliament starting December 1, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. The unified legislation is aimed at boosting ease of doing business and reducing regulatory friction across India’s financial markets. The Bill proposes merging key securities laws, including the…

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Agri ties boost: India, Israel discuss deeper farm cooperation; focus on tech, innovation, trade

Agri ties boost: India, Israel discuss deeper farm cooperation; focus on tech, innovation, trade

India and Israel have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector, the commerce ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during an official visit to Israel, met Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter for detailed discussions on advancing agricultural collaboration.Goyal also held a series of bilateral…

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Reform push: Govt to seek 100% FDI in insurance; Bill set for Winter session; sector eyes deeper penetration

Reform push: Govt to seek 100% FDI in insurance; Bill set for Winter session; sector eyes deeper penetration

The government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current cap of 74 per cent, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin.The Winter session is scheduled from December 1 to 19 and will…

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