Economy

Trump’s hint at reciprocal tariff flexibility raises India’s hopes as US team visits for talks

India may hope for a reprieve from US’ reciprocal tariffs on April 2, at least partially, if trade and tariff negotiations go well with the visiting team of American officials led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch this week. US President Donald Trump’s recent assurance that he may give a “lot of countries” a […]

Economy

India’s first payment security mechanism tender for e-buses to be issued soon

The first tender under the Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) for electric bus deployment in the country is expected to be issued soon. Tenders for the procurement of electric buses are currently being finalised by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), with multiple states expected to participate in the first phase. “CESL is aggregating demand from four […]

Economy

Air India’s first “refreshed” ultra-long-haul B777s to fleet by April

The Tata Group-backed Air India will soon be pressing its first “refreshed” wide-body B777 into service, sources told businessline. The airline had initiated a “heavy refresh” programme for its fleet of legacy Boeing 777 aircraft last month to provide an upgraded ultra-long-haul flying experience for its passengers. Sources said that the programme will enhance the […]

Samay Raina records statement after Ranveer Allahbadia’s viral remark on India’s Got Latent: It happened in the flow

Mar 25, 2025 10:55 AM IST Samay Raina, who is back in India after his Canada tour, has recorded a statement after Ranveer Allahbadia’s viral remark on India’s Got Latent Stand-up comic Samay Raina became a big name in the entertainment industry after his talent show India’s Got Latent took off. Apart from the content […]

IMF: India’s fin system resiliency has improved

MUMBAI: India’s financial system has become more robust and diverse since 2017, a five-yearly report that is is part of the Financial System Assessment Program conducted jointly by the IMF and the World Bank showed.The IMF recently released the latest India assessment report where it said non-bank lenders are better capitalized, allowing them to weather […]

India’s Rhea Singha becomes Miss Universe Victoria Kjær’s Taj Mahal tour guide; beauty queen stun in desi outfits. Watch | Fashion Trends

Mar 24, 2025 03:18 PM IST Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær and Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha stunned in gorgeous ethnic looks as they visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Miss Universe 2024 Victoria KjærTheilvig and Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha recently visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on March 23. […]

Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kajol and Jyotika, Shine at a Star-studded Celebration of India’s OTT Excellence

The OTTplay Awards 2025 lit up Mumbai’s JW Marriott with a glittering celebration of India’s finest digital entertainment talent. Held on 22 March, the third edition of the country’s only pan-India OTT awards brought together the biggest stars and storytellers from across the nation, honouring the best in web series and films under the […]