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NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi did not open the discussion on the Union budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, citing concerns over potential “engineered disruptions” by the treasury benches, party sources cited by PTI said. The leader of opposition in the House is now expected to speak on the budget on Wednesday. Opposition…

Hisense opens first India manufacturing plant in Sri City HYDERABAD: Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances giant Hisense has opened its first manufacturing facility in India at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh.The facility, spread over 10 acres, has been set up by Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable…

NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that he enjoyed the support of all 136 MLAs as opposed to 80 MLAs, reportedly claimed by some sections, amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state.However, he had earlier clarified that there was no ambiguity over the leadership question in the state government, adding…

Equity markets ended higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, tracking positive global cues and rising optimism around a potential India–US trade agreement. However, gains were capped as investors booked profits at higher levels.The BSE Sensex added 208.17 points, or 0.25 per cent, to settle at 84,273.92. During the day, the index climbed as…

NEW DELHI: NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday suggested that the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash could have been part of a larger conspiracy, as several questions surrounding the incident remain unanswered.Rohit Pawar made the remarks during a presentation in Mumbai on the air crash that killed…

India is in discussions with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands to strike agreements for jointly exploring, extracting, processing and recycling critical minerals, as the country steps up efforts to secure key raw materials for its energy transition.The talks are focused mainly on lithium and rare earth elements, with India also seeking access to advanced…

As much of the Western world recoils from Donald Trump’s return to the White House, India’s reaction looks strikingly different. The Munich Security Report 2026 presents Indian public opinion on US President Donald Trump as distinct from that of most Western democracies, marked by relatively higher approval of his policies, rising concern about US economic…

The value of gold with Indian households has seen a big jump due to the rally in gold prices which has beaten all analyst expectations. (AI image) Did you know that the value of household gold with Indians is more than the size of India’s GDP? With gold prices skyrocketing in recent years, the value…

Artificial intelligence has become a handy tool these days. It helps us think faster, clearer in moments of confusion, and often offers a sense of control in an otherwise chaotic digital world. For many, AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity etc. are no longer optional aids but daily companions.There was a time when being stuck…

Dubai’s new property resale rule 2026: What UAE residents and expats should know before participating Long known for its dynamism, transparency and global investor appeal, Dubai’s property market has taken another step toward modernisation and liquidity with the rollout of a new resale rule aimed at activating the secondary property market. This rule, part of…