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The pharmaceutical industry remained unscathed getting an exemption from the reciprocal tariff U.S. President Donald Trump announced on a wide range of imports from countries, big, small and powerful across the globe, as a retaliatory measure against the levy imposed by them on U.S. goods.The Indian pharma industry, which over the years garnered global attention with its generic, affordable drugs was quick to welcome the exemption, and also saw share prices of the companies surge on the stock exchange. Some analysts and experts, however, sought to sound a caution against early celebrations as the prospect of U.S. introducing a tariff…

At Raghurajpur, art flows like a river through time. Situated in Odisha’s Puri district, this heritage village is a living testament to creativity. Narrow, winding lanes are lined with homes that double as workshops, their verandahs adorned with intricate Pattachitra scrolls, delicate palm-leaf engravings, and vibrant wooden toys. Seated on low stools, men and women work side by side — bringing mythological tales to life with fine strokes and natural colours, or carving intricate motifs into dried palm leaves. The scent of fresh paint and the rhythmic tapping of chisels fill the air, echoing age-old traditions passed down through generations.…

Foreign investors sold the most in the financial year 2024-25, barring 2022, when the outgo was led by Covid-19 pandemic, according to data from NSDL. Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities amounting to ₹1,27,041 crore. The net investment position in the previous fiscal was ₹2,08,212 crore. Foreign investor interest in Indian markets has been on the wane since October 2024, if the net investment position is any indication. In the fiscal 2025, foreign investors were net sellers of Indian equities in 7 out of 12 months. The relentless selling, however, slowed in the last three months, with the March figure…

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. reciprocal tariffs are expected to disrupt global trade flows and affect alternative markets like India with increased steel imports from countries hit by President Donald Trump’s import levies, experts said.Also read | Trump tariff announcement LIVE UpdatesPresident Trump on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) announced reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries in a historic measure to counter higher duties imposed globally on American products.For India, the U.S. has announced 27% reciprocal tariffs saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods, as the Donald Trump administration aims to reduce…

Tickets for Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus World Tour 2025 will go on sale tomorrow | Photo Credit: BookMyShow Tickets for Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus World Tour 2025 will go on sale tomorrow, April 5, at 12 PM IST, exclusively on BookMyShow. The American rapper and producer will perform in India for the first time on October 18, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.Known for hits like Sicko Mode, Goosebumps, and FE!N, Scott has built a reputation for his energetic live performances and large-scale production. HisCircus Maximus World Tour is expected to bring his signature stage visuals and high-energy setlist…

India’s $32 billion gems and jewellery industry is bracing for a sharp fall in exports as hefty U.S. tariffs. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The country’s $32 billion gems and jewellery industry is bracing for a sharp fall in exports as hefty U.S. tariffs will impede overseas sales to its biggest market, industry officials said.The United States slapped a 27% reciprocal tariff on India, dealing a blow to the South Asian country’s hopes of relief under President Donald Trump’s global trade policy.Trump tariff announcement LIVE updates “The tariff is higher than expected,” Colin Shah, managing director of Kama Jewelry, told…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa during the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. | Photo Credit: X/@DrSJaishanka Amid reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (April 3, 2025) said the world is moving to an era of self-help and every region needs to look out for itself.Addressing the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial, Mr. Jaishankar said shorter supply chains and immediate neighbours have a salience much more than before.“The reality is that the world is moving to an era of self-help. Every region needs…

The rupee pared its initial losses and settled for the day higher by 22 paise at 85.30 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (April 3, 2025). | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee pared its initial losses and settled for the day higher by 22 paise at 85.30 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (April 3, 2025) as the greenback weakened against its major peers after President Donald Trump unleashed reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries. The domestic unit had witnessed a knee jerk reaction in early trade but soon gained the lost ground and ended the day on…

The U.S. has announced additional 27% import duties on India saying New Delhi imposes high tariffs on American goods, as Trump administration aims to reduce the trade deficit and boost manufacturing. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled lower on Thursday (April 3, 2025) due to selling in IT and Teck shares and a global sell-off as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled reciprocal tariffs on 60 countries, including India. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 322.08 points or 0.42% to close at 76,295.36. During the session, it plunged 809.89 points or 1.05% to hit an intraday…

Artist Moka Vijay Kumar working on millet art works in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Visakhapatnam-based artist Moka Vijay Kumar, who makes art works with millets, has gained international recognition by securing a place in the America Book of Records as the first artist in the realm of millets. His achievement was recognized on March 25, reinforcing his status as a pioneer in an art form that combines creativity with nutritional awareness of millets. He had recently done a series on US President Donald Trump, capturing some of the milestone moments of his life.An employee of the Indian Railways,…