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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Two federal judges have issued injunctions against implementing President Trump’s executive order interpreting the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause as denying birthright citizenship to children of illegal and nonresident aliens. Contrary to the overheated rhetoric of some commentators, this is an open question in our nation’s jurisprudence—one the Supreme Court may have to decide.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Trent Ltd announced results for the three months ended September, it marked the first time in many quarters that standalone revenue growth fell below 50% year-on-year. That trend has continued in the December quarter (Q3FY25), with revenue at ₹4,535 crore, representing a growth of almost 37%, down from 40% in Q2.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. By wielding the threat of imposing across-the-board tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China for no justifiable reason, US President Donald Trump demonstrated that he is a major risk for America and its trade partners. But how other countries respond to Trump’s reckless policies will ultimately determine how much damage the global economy will sustain.

Budget 2025-26, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, introduced a host of measures aimed at supporting India Inc., with an emphasis on tax reforms, export promotion, and ease of doing business being paramount. A revision in MSME classification, steps to boost India’s share in global trade, and improving the regulatory landscape got notable mentions, among other key highlights.

«In those days, when Sunil Gavaskar used to get out, the hopes on rest of the batsmen was very-very low. Today, barring India, most other countries in emerging market like Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, have not delivered return to investors. Over 20-year period, emerging markets underperformed developed markets,» says Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC. Exactly a month ago, this market had a lot of event risk, budget, Trump and tariffs, then there was RBI, MPC, and then Delhi elections. Thankfully for us, we have come on the right side of all the individual events. So, if events were making markets nervous and if the events are behind us and we have been on the right side of the event, then do you think it is a matter of time markets will stabilise? Nilesh Shah: So, in our opinion, while there are certain events which are behind us, there are few things which will keep market on the volatile side. One, we are in a world which is increasingly becoming protectionist from globalised, with Trump administration launching newer and newer initiatives for America first, there will be concerns on geopolitical side.

The 4G expansion in India is set to get a big boost. The government has decided to strengthen the public sector companies- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) by approving an additional Rs 6,000 crore for scaling their 4G expansion projects in India, according to a MoneyControl report.  

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is set to review America’s aging air-traffic control system, according to a Wednesday X post from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The announcement provoked Democratic outrage: “The last thing I want is that guy trying to control the airspace," Sen.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Aero India 2025, that kick-off in Bengaluru's Yelhanka Air Force base this morning, is similar to the Maha Kumbh mela, as it showcases the strength and resilience of Indian soil in a world of uncertainties.

Aero India 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji Pio Tikoduadua and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok in Bengaluru.

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Tata Steel and JSW Steel among others may remain in focus on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced his plans to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports. This may impact companies like Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Jindal Steel and Power, SAIL, Jindal Stainless and NMDC.

Trump also said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, applying them to all countries and matching the tariff rates levied by each country. The move adds to jitters over a global trade war, with China's retaliatory duties on U.S. goods due to take effect on Monday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi:Wind power projects may need to use a fixed amount of local components to secure government assistance, two people aware of the plans said, on the lines of a similar mandate for solar power projects. The government has begun talks with industry stakeholders to introduce a domestic content requirement (DCR), one of the two people cited above said on the condition of anonymity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In an uncertain financial landscape marred by slow earnings growth at home and global tariff tantrums, the best equity strategy for the householder is to not allocate just to equities, but to also channel savings into debt, global stocks, realty, gold and silver, according to the investment head of the country's second-largest fund house. Those choosing the systematic investment plan (SIP) route should avoid pumping money into overvalued small- and mid-cap stocks and focus instead on large-cap, flexi-cap and hybrid funds, said S.

Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Shiv Sena has asked all parties in the INDIA bloc to forgo their differences and contest polls unitedly against the BJP or quit politics if they have to contest separately.

defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, a day before the flagship AeroIndia show that will see the rare presence of two operational 5th gen fighter aircraft — the F35 from US and Su57 from Russia.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Large Indian hospital chains are diversifying their international patient-base to drive up revenue and reduce dependence on a single region, amid an ongoing dip in patients from Bangladesh, industry executives told Mint. Bangladeshi patients make up the largest chunk of international visitors checking into Indian hospitals for procedures, but numbers dipped sharply last year after political crisis gripped the neighbouring country.

artificial intelligence development in France, a source close to the deal told AFP on Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav courted business leaders in countries ranging from the UK to Japan as well as Indian industrial houses in the last few weeks to get about Rs 1.8 lakh crore of investment commitments ahead of the state's global investors' summit later this month. Strategically positioned in the heart of India, the state is leveraging its geographical advantage, pro-business policies, and robust infrastructure to cultivate an economic ecosystem that beckons global enterprises and visionary entrepreneurs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The new income tax bill must align with global best practices to attract foreign investment, support domestic businesses, and benefit individual taxpayers, experts said as India’s tax regime prepared for a major overhaul. Global best practices should include those on investment incentives for venture capitalists, a threshold-based approach for MSMEs—similar to models in the UK and US—and measures to modernize tax administration, tax experts said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ANTARCTICA IS THE only continent unbloodied by war. For over six decades peace on the frozen land mass has been kept by the Antarctic Treaty, an agreement signed in 1959 at the height of the cold war that established it as a demilitarised scientific preserve.