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US halts new student-visa interviews, eyes expansion of social media vetti
Updated : 10 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consular offices to stop scheduling new visa interviews for student applicants as Donald Trump administration is considering strict vetting of applicants' social media profiles, Politico reported.
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FDI inflow into India grows 14% in 2024-25: Commerce Ministry
Updated : 10 months ago IST
FDI flows into India increased 14 per cent to USD 81.04 billion in the recently concluded financial year 2024-25, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement Tuesday
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Putin "playing with fire," warns Trump
Updated : 10 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he was "playing with fire" for stalling efforts to finalise a peace agreement with Ukraine.
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Baba Ramdev backs PM Modi's 'Swadeshi' push, urges boycott of foreign good
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Ramdev said, "The people should support PM Modi's call for 'swadeshi' products because the PM wants to achieve the aim of the 'Viksit Bharat' and wants to make the country an economic and spiritual superpower. To achieve this, we need to boycott products from Chin
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Let us make the future of AI, the future of aspirational India: MoS Jitin
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State, said, "Our government's intent is very clear: AI is for all. It cuts across government and society. We must ensure India leads not just in talent, but in conscience and compassion, producing AI that is inclusive and self-reliant."
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The Sound of Speed: Sting Energy®, a PepsiCo Energy Drink, Hits the T
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Purchase (New York) [US], May 27: Sting Energy®, a PepsiCo electrifying energy drink, has officially entered the fast-paced world of Formula 1® as its Official Energy Drink Partner. This official partnership, sparked by authentic fan curiosity even before the official reveal, began
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Aiming USD 1 trillion worth exports in 2025-26: FIEO
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The FIEO President said they are eyeing 12 per cent and 20 per cent growth in merchandise and services exports during the fiscal year, respectively.
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BSF demonstrates anti-material rifle 'Vidhwansak', other weapons used in O
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Border Security Force (BSF) showed a demonstration of the anti-material sniper rifle 'Vidhwansak', used in Operation Sindoor to counter Pakistan's drone attacks. A weapon exhibition was held at the Frontiers Headquarters (FTR HQ) in Jammu.
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Indira Gandhi yielded to US pressure during 1971 war, claims BJP MP Nishik
Updated : 10 months ago IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday shared a purported declassified 1971 US intelligence cable about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's decision to accept a UN ceasefire proposal during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War in a reply to opposition's pressure on the Union Government for clari
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Korean exporters to witness 4.9% decline in exports, if US tariff policy p
Updated : 10 months ago IST
South Korean exporters are expected to see a 4.9 per cent decline in exports during 2025 on a year-on-year basis, if US President Donald Trump goes ahead with his current tariff policies, revealed a new survey released on Monday, reports the Korean Herald.
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"Developing countries grappling with tidal wave of debt repayments and int
Updated : 10 months ago IST
China is putting growing financial pressure on developing countries, as debt repayments hit record levels. In 2025, these countries are expected to pay USD 35 billion to China, USD 22 billion of that from the world's 75 poorest and most vulnerable nations. Most of these payments are for loan
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Rupee to gain support from a weaker Dollar Index and strong FPI inflows: R
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Indian rupee will find support in the coming days, buoyed by a weaker US dollar index (DXY) and expectations of strong foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows, a report by Union Bank of India (UBI) anticipated.
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