‘Progress is being made’: Piyush Goyal says ‘first tranche’ of India-US trade deal likely by November; Trump-Modi signal thaw in ties

India-US trade deal talks India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday exhibited confidence that India and the US will be able finalise the first tranche of a trade deal by November this year.During a press briefing in Patna, Piyush Goyal said, “In February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump together instructed…

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Who is the world’s richest person? Elon Musk snatches back crown from Larry Ellison; check their net worth

Larry Ellison ascended to become the wealthiest individual globally, surpassing Elon Musk, who had held this position since four years. (AFP photo) Larry Ellison, Oracle’s Chief Technology Officer, overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person on Wednesday – albeit temporarily. The current wealth gap between these titans stands at a relatively modest one…

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Hyundai-LG site raid: South Korea warns US action may affect future investment; President Lee terms it ‘bewildering’

File photo: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (Picture credit: AP) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday warned that a large-scale US immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant under construction could have serious repercussions on future South Korean investments in America.The operation in Georgia, which saw hundreds of South Korean workers chained…

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Bihar infra boost: Cabinet clears 4-lane Mokama–Munger road corridor; Rs 4,447 crore allocated

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the construction of a 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama–Munger section of the Buxar–Bhagalpur high-speed corridor in Bihar. The project will be taken up on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), covering 82.4 km at a total capital cost of Rs 4,447.38 crore, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways…

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Ukraine war: US’ Nato envoy accuses India, China of funding Russian offensive; suggests ‘additional sanctions’

NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to Nato Matthew Whitaker on Tuesday claimed that Russia’s military operations in Ukraine are being financed through oil sales to countries including India, China and Brazil. Speaking to Fox News, Whitaker urged for additional sanctions and tariffs on these nations to increase economic pressure on Moscow.He said Russia’s economy is showing…

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India not pursuing dollar alternative: CEA Nageswaran clarifies on economic conditions; assures resilience amid global tensions

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran (File photo) NEW DELHI: Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday clarified that India is not participating in any initiative to create an alternative to the US dollar, confirming that no such plans are under consideration. Speaking at an AIMA event, he highlighted India’s economic resilience…

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