“Trump’s 50% Tariffs to Hit 66% of India’s Exports to U.S., Boosting Trade Gains for China and Vietnam”

“Trump’s 50% Tariffs to Hit 66% of India’s Exports to U.S., Boosting Trade Gains for China and Vietnam”

August 26, 2025 – The impending 50% US tariffs on a vast swath of Indian exports, set to take effect on August 27, could deliver a significant \”strategic shock\” to India\’s economy, with competitors like China and Vietnam poised to capture the lost market share. Analysis by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) paints a stark…

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\”Benchmark Indices Slip in Early Trade Amid Foreign Fund Outflows and Weak Asian Markets\”

Benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade on Monday due to foreign fund outflows and weakness in Asian markets, with Japan’s Nikkei index plummeting nearly 5%. The BSE Sensex tumbled 464.22 points to 85,107.63, while the NSE Nifty dropped 133.85 points to 26,045.10. Major laggards among the Sensex 30 included Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Reliance…

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Parliament LIVE: Government Tables Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Lok Sabha—Key Highlights

The Government of India, on [insert date], introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform the country’s banking sector. The bill, presented by the Minister of Finance, seeks to bring about crucial changes to existing banking regulations, aiming to enhance the resilience…

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Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister a significant development, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. This high-profile appointment marks a crucial transition in the administrative structure of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and is…

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PoK Erupts in Anger: Massive Protests Against Shehbaz Sharif Government, Thousands Rally on Streets

Political unrest has intensified in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as thousands of people poured onto the streets, voicing anger against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government. The demonstrations, some of the largest in recent memory, reflect growing frustration over inflation, unemployment, and accusations of neglect by Islamabad. Scale of the ProtestsReports suggest that rallies were held in…

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