India-US trade deal soon? Donald Trump says so, but India needs to be wary of ‘escalating pressure’; ‘in future US may…’

India-US trade deal soon? Donald Trump says so, but India needs to be wary of ‘escalating pressure’; ‘in future US may…’

While Donald Trump has issued tariff letters to 14 countries, India is missing from the list. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India is likely to be among the nations expected to conclude a trade agreement with the US in the near future, as President Donald Trump intensifies efforts by sending formal tariff notifications to various…

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Over 60% of all 3-wheelers sold in June are EVs

Over 60% of all 3-wheelers sold in June are EVs

CHENNAI: Electric vehicle penetration in three wheeler retails hit 60.2% in June 2025, up from 55.5% in the year-ago month. According to the latest auto retail data from the Federation of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, EV penetration in two wheeler retails hit 7.3% in June, up from just under 6% in the year ago period. EV…

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Donald Trump’s tariff date set! New rates to likely come into effect from August 1; US to issue letters shortly

Donald Trump’s tariff date set! New rates to likely come into effect from August 1; US to issue letters shortly

Trump, buoyed by recent legislative success and record-breaking US stock market performance, is wielding tariffs as an economic instrument. (AI image) August 1, 2025 – that’s the date on which tariffs for countries not finalising a trade agreement with the US will come into effect. US President Donald Trump intends to reveal trade agreements and…

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RRB digitisation push: Nabard to complete IT integration of merged rural banks by Sep 30; New tech, stacks and digital pilots aimed at bridging rural-urban divide

RRB digitisation push: Nabard to complete IT integration of merged rural banks by Sep 30; New tech, stacks and digital pilots aimed at bridging rural-urban divide

The IT integration of recently amalgamated Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) under the ‘One State One RRB’ framework is likely to be completed by September 30, Nabard Chairman Shaji KV said on Monday.Speaking at a CII event, Shaji said the RRB amalgamation exercise, which took effect on May 1, aimed at enhancing scale efficiency and cost…

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Hoping for a US H-1B visa? Donald Trump administration’s stringent scrutiny likely; Indians should be prepared for…

Hoping for a US H-1B visa? Donald Trump administration’s stringent scrutiny likely; Indians should be prepared for…

As the primary recipients of the H1-B programme, Indian nationals were particularly impacted by visa rejections. (AI image) NEW DELHI: If you are an H-1B visa applicant or aspirant, it’s important to be prepared for longer wait times, higher denial rates, and ‘novel issues’. Immigration experts suggest that H-1B visa applicants to the United States…

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