The reduction of US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 10 per cent is expected to significantly improve the competitiveness of labour-intensive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering goods, textiles, and gems and jewellery in the American market, industry representatives said.The development follows a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down…
Colombo under covers (Photo by Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Rain completely washed out the Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Colombo on Saturday, leaving fans disappointed and the points table wide open. The abandoned match means both teams share one point, which has made the semi-final race more complicated.This…
Actor-dancer Kalpana Iyer, who recently grabbed attention for recreating her iconic track Rambha Ho, has looked back at her experience of working with Bollywood’s “Mr Perfectionist” Aamir Khan.Kalpana shared screen space with Aamir in Raja Hindustani, and years later, she has nothing but praise for the actor’s dedication and discipline. “When people say he is…
NEW DELHI: An agreement for cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals, bilateral trade target of $30 billion by 2030 and Global South solidarity in technology that, according to PM Narendra Modi, must be inclusive and act as a bridge for shared progress were among the highlights of Modi’s bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz…
India is pushing to expand its preferential trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc as part of efforts to scale up trade and investment ties with Latin America, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, signalling a broader reset in economic engagement with the region, PTI reported. Speaking at Ficci’s India-Brazil Business Forum, Goyal…
Rain covers are placed back onto the pitch prior to the Super 8 match between New Zealand and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo/Getty Images) The Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup was washed out without a ball being bowled…
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan tied the knot with his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21, and wishes have been pouring in from the cricketing and Bollywood fraternities ever since. As soon as the couple shared glimpses from their wedding ceremony, the comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and celebrities.Dhurandhar star Ranveer…
NEW DELHI: BJP stepped up its attack on Congress as it likened its protest at the AI summit to treason and claimed that Rahul Gandhi was the inspiration for his party’s youth workers involved in the shirtless demonstration as he frequently defames India.Union minister Kiren Rijiju termed the protest as a “big crime” and “big…
The US Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump has done little to ease pressures on the global economy, with analysts warning that uncertainty over future trade policy may instead intensify. Economists said the ruling, while limiting Trump’s use of tariffs under emergency powers, is unlikely to change the broader trajectory…
Photo/TimesofIndia.com NEW DELHI: The first match of the Super Eight stage at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was abandoned on Saturday after continuous rain prevented any play between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.Officials called off the game after conditions failed to improve enough for a start, meaning…
