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Pune’s Porsche crash claimed 2 lives NEW DELHI: Noting that there have been frequent cases of drunk minors snuffing out innocent lives while driving cars, SC Monday said their parents are to be blamed for allowing them to drink and drive. It, however, granted bail to three accused in Pune Porsche accident case in which…

NEW DELHI: While details are still trickling in, the announcement of the India-US trade deal couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. Having just dispatched containers for the summer season, garment and leather and footwear makers were worried about orders for the next season.The smaller players had virtually stopped shipments over the last few…

MUMBAI: In a development with direct implications for the investigation into the June 12 fatal Air India Boeing 787 Ahmedabad crash, another Air India Dreamliner saw a fuel control switch move from “run” to “cut-off” after a crew member pressed it to check whether it was locked.The switch moved without the required lift action, suggesting…

NEW DELHI: The Centre spent 5% of the funds allocated under the flagship package for employment and skilling in FY 2025-26, raising concerns over the incentive structure, targeting and implementation of the programme.The special package announced by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in budget 2024-25 consisted of the internship scheme, upgradation of 1,000 govt run…

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor informed on Monday. The two leader, finalized the much-awaited India-US trade deal with “immediate” effect, Trump informed.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi, of India, this…

Global investors pulled out more than $3 billion in January, following withdrawals of over $18 billion in 2025. (AI image) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 has sought to enhance stability in India’s stock market by increasing the investment limits for NRIs. The government is seeking to draw more money from NRIs in the…

The Finance Ministry is considering raising the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks (PSBs) to 49 per cent from the current 20 per cent to strengthen their capital base, PTI reported.“We are still considering, and inter-ministerial consultation is on for raising FDI cap to 49 per cent,” Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju…

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal (Photo-PTI) The Budget FY27 proposal to allow Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units to sell goods in the domestic market at concessional duty rates is expected to boost import substitution and generate employment, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, adding that detailed operational guidelines will be rolled out in the next two to…

Narendra Modi with Donald Trump NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the India–US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump, stating that he was delighted that tariffs on Indian exports to the United States would now be reduced to 18%.PM’s response came shortly after Trump announced on his social media platform…

New Delhi: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addresses a press conference on Union Budget 2026-27, at Delhi Secretariat in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that the Delhi government is expecting to commission a new 105 million gallon per day (MGD) water treatment plant at Chandrawal in 2026.The pending project,…