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April 15, 2025 8:57 AM

Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place. U.S. Treasury bonds steadied having staged a recovery over...

April 14, 2025 5:22 PM

Inaugural Calance Open tees off at Qutab Golf Course on April 15

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), in partnership with Calance, is set to host the inaugural Calance Open from April 15 to 18 at the prestigious Qutab Golf Course in Delhi. The tournament marks PGTI’s return to the venue after a gap of 15 ...

April 14, 2025 4:06 PM

Explained: What is Type-5 diabetes? Why the malnutrition-induced condition is back?

While blood sugar cases are significantly soaring worldwide, a lesser-known malnutrition-related form of diabetes -- designated as Type-5 diabetes – is gaining global attention after decades. Nearly 75 years after being first recorded, the conditi...

April 14, 2025 3:19 PM

Centre issues draft rules for gas meters under Legal Metrology Act to ensure accuracy, consumer protection

In a major move to enhance consumer protection and promote fair trade practices, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has released draft rules for gas meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. The new framework manda...

April 14, 2025 2:25 PM

Crisil projects 6.5% GDP growth for India in FY26, flags US tariffs as key risk

Global credit rating agency Crisil on Monday projected India's GDP to grow by 6.5% in fiscal 2026, while cautioning that US tariff hikes remain a significant downside risk to the forecast. Despite external headwinds, Crisil expects monetary easing b...

April 14, 2025 1:55 PM

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs. 1,800 crore in joint operation

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine valued at approximately Rs. 1,800 crore, according to a statement by...

April 14, 2025 1:20 PM

Hockey India announces 26-member women’s squad for Australia tour

Hockey India on Monday announced a 26-member Indian women’s hockey team for the upcoming tour of Australia, scheduled from April 26 to May 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. The tour comprises five matches — the first two against Australia A, followe...

April 14, 2025 12:48 PM

Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma

More than three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's energy security is fragile. U.S. liquefied natural gas helped to plug the Russian supply gap in Europe during the 2022-2023 energy crisis. But now that President Donald Trump has ro...

April 14, 2025 11:46 AM

China’s March exports jump in temporary boost as Trump 2.0 heaps pressure

China's exports rose sharply in March after factories rushed out shipments before the latest U.S. tariffs took effect, but an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war has darkened the outlook for factories and growth in the world's second-biggest economy. U.S...

April 14, 2025 11:15 AM

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Jai Bhim Padyatra’ in Patna with over 6,000 youth volunteers

In a powerful tribute to the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday. The event witnessed the participation o...