High electricity markups for industrial users in India reduce their global competitiveness, as highlighted by the Economic Survey. Rationalizing tariffs is complex due to the […]
Month: January 2025
Up front: Processed food caution
The Economic Survey 2024-25 advocates for stringent front-of-the-pack labelling rules for India’s $37.9 billion ultra-processed food industry, highlighting self-regulation inefficiencies. The report stresses including awareness […]
‘I pray to Lakshmi to bless poor, middle class’: PM Modi on Budget
PM Modi sought special blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for the middle class and poor during the Budget session. This gesture, emphasized by President Murmu, hints […]
Working with US for early extradition of 26/11 accused Rana: MEA
The Indian government is working with US authorities on procedural issues for the early extradition of Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, following the US Supreme […]
Gukesh becomes new World No. 3 as Pragg beats top seed Caruana
Gukesh Dommaraju ascended to World No. 3 after drawing against reigning champion Wei Yi at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scored a […]
Karnataka 1st state to notify SC order on ‘right to die with dignity’
The Karnataka government has authorized the ‘right to die with dignity’ for terminally ill patients with no hope of recovery, following a Supreme Court ruling. […]
Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs from Feb 1: Leavitt slams Trudeau’s ‘outlandish’ remark
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin on February 1, as decided earlier dismissing reports that claimed […]
Shiv Sena man’s body stuffed in car boot found in Gujarat quarry
The body of Shiv Sena functionary Ashok Dhodi, who was abducted and killed allegedly on his brother’s orders, was found in his car at a […]