Economy

IVPA favours accelerated push towards edible oil self-sufficiency

The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) has called for accelerating the path towards self-sufficiency in edible oil amidst declining imports, policy shifts and evolving free trade agreements. A media statement by IVPA said that India’s vegetable oils industry is navigating a critical phase marked by global price volatility in palm and soybean oils, evolving […]

US economy tracker: Consumer confidence falls in September; inflation and weak job market weigh

US consumer confidence fell sharply in September as Americans’ concerns over inflation and a weakening job market deepened, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey. The consumer confidence index dropped 3.6 points to 94.2, down from August’s 97.8, marking the lowest reading since April, when President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariff policies.The index measuring Americans’ […]

Anurag Basu sees silver lining in Donald Trump’s movies tariff: ‘If we respond with similar tariffs on Hollywood…’

Published on: Sept 30, 2025 08:51 pm IST Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign films has drawn varied responses. Anurag Basu views it as a chance for Indian cinema to thrive.  US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce plans for a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the […]

Glittering silver, greener hues define Cuttack’s Durga Puja this year

Cuttack , Cuttack has transformed into a spectacle of light, artistry and devotion with the ‘Millennium City’ celebrating Durga Puja at 176 pandals. Glittering silver, greener hues define Cuttack’s Durga Puja this year Known for its distinctive ‘Chandi Medha’ tradition silver filigree backdrops adorning the goddess the puja blended age-old heritage with fresh innovations and […]

‘Reflects national interest, pride’: Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday defended India’s decision to continue buying Russian oil, accusing the United States of trying to eliminate competition using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext. “Our Indian counterparts have already reacted to [this pressure] to stop buying oil from Russia. They proceed from the assumption [that] if the United […]

Economy

India’s North-East monsoon onset over South peninsula may be delayed

View of pond at The Guindy Race Course after the Northeast monsoon preparedness work in Central and South Chennai by Greater Chennai Corporation | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday refused to react to speculations over a harsh winter in 2025-26, but predicted that October could have below normal maximum […]

Study says introducing this fruit to your baby as one of the first solid foods will boost gut health and immunity

Published on: Sept 30, 2025 08:19 pm IST A fruit rich in antioxidants builds up their gut, immunity health. Study says babies also develop fewer allergy symptoms.  It’s an exciting period for parents as they introduce solid foods to their babies. But did you know that this early stage of solid food can also help […]