Author: Shivendra Saxena

USA: In an impactful development resonating around the globe, former U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced one of the most ambitious trade policies we’ve seen recently. With sweeping new tariffs,ike the surprising 100% tariff on foreign films and duties reaching up to 145% on Chinese imports, Trump’s latest tariff directive is set to shake up industries, challenge diplomatic relations, and significantly alter the international trade scene. Trump’s Trade Offensive: What’s at Stake The stated objective of President Trump is straightforward: to equalise competitive conditions and mitigate the persistent trade deficits faced by the United States. However, the instruments he has…

New Delhi: India is closing in on striking a historic trade agreement with European countries, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meeting with Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Oslo to discuss the rollout of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Signed in March 2024, the India EFTA Pact—which comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland is likely to take effect this year. It is expected to yield significant benefits to both parties, including a commitment of $100 billion worth of investments over 15 years from EFTA countries into India. In exchange, India will reduce or withdraw tariffs on…

New Delhi [India], April 29: India continues to enhance its global trade connections through dedicated diplomacy and economic cohesion. In a notable development, Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal recently visited the Netherlands from April 24–26, 2025, with the aim of promoting India-Netherlands trade relations through high-level interaction and industry discussions. His visit ushered in a new chapter of bilateral cooperation. Key discussions were held with Dutch Ministries of Foreign and Economic Affairs officials, focusing on the establishment of a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to facilitate economic cooperation. Barthwal also attended a CEOs Roundtable involving 40 Indian and Dutch…

India: It was one of those months when everything seemed to be in motion. The stock market soared to dizzying heights, record IPOs were announced, and business moguls made huge gambles. But as we all know, nothing in the business world is ever quite as simple as it seems. Let’s take a look at the story of April 2025, as seen by India’s most popular business headlines. Chapter 1: The Sensex Rise – Business World India April 23, 2025. It was the day that the Sensex reached a milestone it had not seen in months, a resplendent 80,000. Yes or…

United States: By using just a smartphone app, artificial intelligence has achieved an outstanding accuracy rate of 93% in Tuberculosis Diagnosis (TB). This remarkable breakthrough holds the exciting promise to truly change how we approach diagnosis in areas where there aren’t enough qualified medical professionals or proper diagnostic facilities. AI just outdid human experts in spotting Tuberculosis with a 93% accuracy on a smartphone app. Soon, minimally trained healthcare workers in remote areas can now diagnose, scale, and test faster, efficiently, and accurately. — Peter H. Diamandis, MD (@PeterDiamandis) April 23, 2025 Significant developments were recently disclosed by Peter H.…

United States: Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex are partenering to start a huge $3 billion Bitcoin fund. The new project is said to be called 21 Capital. $92,716.52#Bitcoin #BTC $BTC $USD — Bitcoin (@Bitcoin) April 23, 2025 Brandon Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Equity Partners, is leading this team-up and inspired to mirror MicroStrategy’s successful investment approach in the crypto space. The allocation of the $3 billion fund is delineated as follows: $1.5 billion from Tether, $900 million from SoftBank, and $600 million from Bitfinex. The objective of the fund is unequivocal: to invest significantly in Bitcoin with aspirations…

Jaipur: In a significant affirmation of the expanding partnership between India and the United States, United States Vice President JD Vance commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “tough negotiator” and attributed his steadfastness as a principal factor contributing to the respect he garners in Washington. This statement was made during Vice President Vance’s official visit to India, during which he underscored a new era of mutual cooperation and strategic alignment. American Vice President JD Vance- “PM Narendra Modi is a tough negotiator which is why President Trump respects him.” pic.twitter.com/uXefGxZ6w1 — News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) April 22, 2025 While…

India: So, gold has officially entered the six-figure club. As of 22/04/2025, gold prices in India have surpassed the Rs 1 lakh threshold per 10 grams. It is important to clarify that this information is not a mere hoax intended as an April Fool’s joke by local jewellers. This development is genuine, increasingly significant, and could potentially have a substantial impact on your wedding budget. If you’re wondering why your mom’s decades-old obsession with hoarding gold now makes her resemble Warren Buffett in a saree, you’re not alone. Gold prices breach Rs 1 lakh-mark in national capital on Tuesday, jumps…

San Francisco, CA: The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, has arrived in San Francisco for a five-day official visit to the United States, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic and economic engagement between the two nations. Her visit commenced with a high-level meeting with Debanjan Saha, the Chief Executive Officer of the artificial intelligence firm DataRobot, during which she emphasized India’s growing commitment to artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and fostering international partnerships in emerging technologies. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in San Francisco, reaffirmed India’s goal to cut its fiscal deficit below 4.5% by 2026.#FM #FMNirmalaSitharaman #India #US https://t.co/QntjDsblMf —…

New Delhi: The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, arrived in India today for his inaugural official visit, where he was welcomed with a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival at Palam Airport in Delhi. Accompanied by the Second Lady, Usha Vance, their children, and senior officials of the US administration, the Vice President’s visit signifies a notable milestone in the diplomatic relations between the countries. #WATCH | Delhi: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children welcomed at Palam airport. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw received the Vice President.…