The commerce ministry recommends imposing anti-dumping duties of up to USD 707 per tonne on PVC paste resin imports from China, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Taiwan, and Thailand to protect domestic producers. The investigation by DGTR found these imports causing material injury to India’s industry. The final decision rests with the finance ministry. The commerce ministry […]
Biden and Trump lead tributes to ‘extraordinary’ Jimmy Carter after death
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have led tributes to former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100. Carter, who lived longer than any president in history, died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia. Biden described his fellow Democrat as “a man of principle, faith and […]
Mann ki Baat: Modi calls for annihilating hatred, announces Constitution website
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj will bolster the mantra of Maha Kumbh of unity Prime minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for unity and brotherhood in the country in his final Mann ki Baat episode of the year, and urged people to “annihilate the feeling of […]
Indian workers slowly replacing Palestinians in Israeli construction industry
16,000 laborers have come to Israel from India in the last year, but analysts say it still does not make up the shortfall caused when most Palestinians were barred after Oct. 7 Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks that will form part of a building in […]
China’s Xi Jinping Expected to Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly unlikely to attend the U.S. presidential inauguration on January 20, despite receiving an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump. According to sources familiar with the planning, China’s ambassador to the U.S. is expected to attend, along with other Beijing officials. This marks a rare instance where a foreign leader has […]
Gavin Newsom Prepares Plans to Shield Illegal Migrants from Deportation Under Potential Trump Presidency
An internal memo from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has outlined key details of a plan aimed at helping illegal migrants avoid deportation if Donald Trump takes office in 2025. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is reportedly preparing a strategy to support illegal migrants in the event that Donald Trump assumes office in 2025. According […]
From Underdog to Market Leader: How India Beat China in the Toy Industry
India’s toy industry is thriving, with reduced imports from China and increased domestic production. Yet, challenges like scaling production, premium toy demand, innovation, and competition from electronic devices persist. Government support and industry efforts are key to achieving global competitiveness and leveraging India’s toy-making heritage. India’s Toy Industry: Beating China and Winning Hearts Toys that […]
Empowering India’s Youth: PM Modi’s Call for Practical Learning on Veer Bal Diwas
PM Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to youth empowerment, emphasizing that policies are driving transformation in areas like startups, science, sports, and entrepreneurship to strengthen the youth. PM Modi Highlights Youth Empowerment on Veer Bal Diwas Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a Veer Bal Diwas event on December 26, emphasized the pivotal role of young […]
Trump’s Second Term: A Shift in Global Alliances and Geopolitics
US President-elect Donald Trump: The World Watches as He Prepares to Take the Helm For months, Donald Trump has insisted that the global landscape would have been vastly different had he been in power instead of his predecessors. He claims that his leadership would have ensured a more stable, prosperous, and secure world. As Trump […]
Israel Strikes Kill Five Journalists in Gaza as Babies Freeze to Death
Israeli Forces Continue to Pound Gaza, Five Journalists Killed in Vehicle Attack and Residential Bombing Israeli forces have intensified their assault on Gaza, with reports of five journalists killed in two separate attacks. In the central Nuseirat refugee camp, airstrikes targeted the vehicle carrying the journalists, claiming their lives. Meanwhile, in northern Gaza City, another […]