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Donald Trump's unpredictability, many foreign policy experts anticipate a «strong momentum» in India-US ties under his second administration while others have cautioned that there will be «some challenges» going forward. Trump on Monday took oath as the 47th President of the United States and announced a raft of executive decisions while saying that the «golden age» of America has just begun.

Yogi Adityanath will chair, will be attended by UP government’s all 54 ministers. Several schemes and proposals for the state’s development will be approved at the meeting.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Among the main thrusts of India’s G20 presidency was the globalization of our approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). By the time our presidency ended, at least a dozen countries had signed MoUs with the Indian government to assist with assessing what DPI they could deploy.

Donald Trump vowed to impose steep tariffs of 10% to 20% on global imports into the US and 60% on goods from China on his first day in office to help reduce a trade deficit that now tops $1 trillion annually. Trump had promised nearly 100 executives on his Day 1 as the president and imposition of tariffs was expected to be one of those major orders. «We should expect some fairly rapid moves on tariffs because contrary to what a lot of the commentaries are expecting, what we are likely to see from Donald Trump is 'tariffs-first talk-later' rather than using the threat of tariffs to bring people to the table, impose the tariffs first, ratchet them back in return for concessions,» Alastair Newton, CEO, Alavan Business Advisory, had told ET Now.

Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, returned to her home in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after unexpectedly becoming an internet sensation. Monalisa Bhonsle’s sudden fame stemmed from a viral video showcasing her smile and blue eyes, which garnered over 15 million views.

Deloitte India on Tuesday projected India's GDP to grow at 6.5-6.8 per cent in the current fiscal and said India will have to adapt to the evolving global landscape and harness its domestic strengths to drive sustainable growth. In its Economic Outlook report, Deloitte India also said the country needs to decouple from global uncertainties and harness its domestic potential.

Tata Elxsi on Tuesday said it has joined hands with blockchain-powered traceability solutions provider Minespider to introduce an advanced battery lifecycle management platform. Designed to address the growing need for sustainability, compliance, and performance optimization in the battery industry, the platform MOBIUS+ aims to revolutionize the way batteries are managed from production to recycling, the company said in a statement.

Rakhi Sawant stirred the pot by challenging Pakistani actresses Hania Aamir, Nargis, and Deedar to a dance-off, confidently declaring that she could outperform all three simultaneously. The bold statement quickly garnered attention, as Rakhi’s comments often do.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The world came to a standstill five years ago. The pandemic that began in China has since receded.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At first glance, a 54% month-on-month drop in sales is alarming in a sector targeting individual consumers. But, seen in totality, marked drop-offs in December are par for the course for the Indian two-wheeler sector.

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday described the BJP's election manifesto as «dangerous for the country». He alleged that the party plans to shut free education in government schools and dismantle free health services, including the Mohalla Clinics, if voted to power.

Jio Financial Services on Tuesday announced that its joint venture with global asset management giant BlackRock, Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Ltd, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Jio BlackRock Broking Private Ltd to enter the broking business, subject to regulatory approvals. The announcement was made in an exchange filing to the bourses. The new subsidiary, formed on January 20, aims to provide broking services, Jio Financial Services said.

women's health worldwide, the World Economic Forum on Tuesday said its new research shows that closing the women's health gap could unlock USD 400 billion in global GDP annually by 2040. The Forum also launched here at its annual meeting a new Women's Health Impact Tracking platform, a publicly accessible tool designed to monitor and bridge the health gaps faced by millions of women worldwide.

Newgen Software Technologies slid by 17% to an intraday low of Rs 1294.6 on the BSE despite posting healthy Q3 numbers. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 89 crore during the third quarter ended December 2024, which was up 30% YoY compared to Rs 68 crore in Q3FY24. Further, the revenue from operations witnessed a growth of 18% YoY, reaching Rs 381 crore.

Canara Bank traded 1.08 per cent up at Rs 100.00 at around 01:17PM (IST) on Tuesday. The stock had closed at Rs 101.10 in the previous session. Equity benchmark Sensex traded 477.95 points at 76595.49 around the same time.