NEW DELHI: Samsung has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Startup India programme to support young innovators across the country, with a special focus on smaller towns and cities.The MoU will see Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ initiative team up with Startup India’s national ecosystem of incubation, mentorship, and policy support. “The collaboration aims…
NEW DELHI : President Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal to develop Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves” sounds more like a strategic manoeuvre on the South Asian chessboard to counter Islamabad’s growing dependence on Beijing and pressure India over the trade deal, rather than a realistic assessment of the country’s immediate hydrocarbons potential.Various estimates peg Pakistan’s…
In a major step towards expanding satellite broadband access, Elon Musk’s Starlink has been granted a Unified Licence to provide satellite internet services in India, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday. Alongside the licence, the government has also finalised frameworks for spectrum allocation and gateway setup to facilitate a smooth rollout of services.“Starlink…
File photo: US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 90-day extension for trade negotiations with Mexico, allowing both countries more time to reach a long-term agreement. While tariffs on key Mexican exports remain in place during this period, leaders on both sides…
India’s pharmaceutical sector has given its insights into US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports starting August 1, warning that the move could significantly disrupt American healthcare rather than weaken Indian industry. While uncertainty remains about whether pharmaceuticals will fall under the new tariff list- given Trump’s…
NEW DELHI: As President Trump threatened to impose a penalty on India for its trade ties with Russia, Indian officials reacted cautiously as they reiterated India’s position that securing energy needs of the Indian people is the overriding priority.A source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said India is buying oil not because it wants to…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the US had struck a deal with Pakistan to develop “massive oil reserves”, further hinting at exports of the same to India. This comes after Trump slapped 25% tariff rates on India and warned of additional penalties for the country’s continued trade with Russia for arms and…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new trade restrictions on India, imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports starting August 1. Along with the tariff, an additional penalty has been declared, targeting India’s recent defence and energy purchases from Russia. The…
Trump also announced an ‘additional penalty’ on India for its oil and arms purchases from Russia. (AI image) ‘Trump frustrated with India trade talks…’: US President feels 25% tariff will ‘remedy’ the situation, says adviser; additional penalty for Russia trade ‘shortly’US President Donald Trump is ‘frustrated’ with progress of trade deal talks and is of…
Pakistan’s government is moving swiftly toward integrating cryptocurrency into its financial ecosystem, aiming to bring digital currencies into mainstream banking, forex operations, and gold trading, according to a Wednesday media report quoted by PTI.A high-level conference held Tuesday focused on incorporating digital currencies within the formal financial framework. Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin…