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Director General of Foreign Trade Santosh Kumar Sarangi said that exporters should tread the path pragmatically and wisely to navigate the current global trade contours. He also said that the current scenario presents a «golden» opportunity for India to do a variety of things which will propel exports and increase manufacturing competitiveness. Despite the «uncertainties relating to trade and tariff, our exports are bound to grow in future years,» he said at the Sourcex India 2025 show. It was organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). US President Donald Trump has imposed reciprocal tariffs or import duties on countries like China and has pledged to impose these levies on India also on April 2. Certain exporters have raised concerns that imposition of duties by the US on sectors like engineering and pharma will hurt shipments to America, which is the largest trading partner of India.

Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Effective investment advice and handholding can play a significant role in shaping investment behavior, and it is likely that the growing pool of knowledgeable and experienced distributors has contributed to the increasing trend of long-term investing among women, the study highlighted. Also Read | NFO Insight: This EV ETF from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund is now open for subscription. Will it electrify your portfolio?

EET Fuels — the trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Ltd — has signed agreements to supply jet fuel to two additional major UK airports, the firm said Wednesday. Essar Energy Transition (EET) is the entity leading Essar group's USD 3.6 billion low carbon projects in the UK and India. The group operates Stanlow oil refinery in the UK. «This expansion elevates EET Fuels' total network to nine airports across the UK, marking a significant milestone in its mission to bolster energy security and support the aviation industry's growth,» the company said in a statement. Deepak Maheshwari, Chief Executive Officer at EET Fuels, said the pact underscores EET Fuels' commitment to strengthening the UK's aviation fuel network while advancing its energy transition strategy. «By expanding our supply footprint to nine key airports, we are not only enhancing fuel security and reliability for our airline partners but also reinforcing our role as a leader in the UK's journey towards a low-carbon future.»

Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The change took place in the Ministerial Instructions effective March 25, 2025, as per a CIC News report. Before this change, Express Entry candidates with arranged employment could earn an extra 50 or 200 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR). This change now impacts the CRS scores of all candidates in the Express Entry pool who had previously benefited from additional points for arranged employment. ALSO READ: Canada to send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025 Candidates who have already received ITAs or who have PR applications in progress are not affected. In a press release on December 23, 2024, Canada stated that the removal of additional points is a temporary measure, but did not say when the measure would conclude.

Central Railway (CR) is introducing a new scheme called the Lucky Yatri Yojana to make daily train rides more exciting for commuters. Expected to start next week, and passengers with valid tickets or season passes have a chance to win cash prizes. How it works:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump’s trade war is forcing America’s closest allies to choose between fighting back, or acquiescing. The trouble is, nobody has figured out which is the best way to get Trump to do what they want.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The growing consumption of ultra-processed food and aggressive marketing techniques by brands, such as pushing them to shelves labelled as healthy, have caught the government's eye. The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlighted the issue and suggested several corrective steps from awareness campaigns and stricter labelling to a ‘health tax’ to curb the excessive consumption of ultra-processed food.

Drone stole the show The Varmala ceremony is a cherished Indian wedding tradition in which the bride and groom exchange garlands. To make it extra special, the couple decided to use a drone to deliver the garland. Interesting, isn’t it? But just as the groom prepared to receive it, the drone had other plans. Instead of landing smoothly, the drone spun out of control and crashed right in front of the groom. The unexpected mishap left everyone laughing. The groom’s reaction? A mix of shock and amusement as he glanced at the drone and then the operator, clearly wondering what just happened. Social media has a field day The hilarious moment was shared on Instagram by @ravi_arya_88. It quickly went viral, gathering millions of views and comments. People couldn’t get enough of the scene, turning it into a source of endless jokes.

sign-on bonus, along with a six-figure salary and $100,000 (about Rs 86 lakh) in stock options. Now the CEO of career development platform PayBump, she emphasizes that discussing salary early in a job interview can lead to better outcomes. «They initially pushed back, but because I knew how to quantify my value, I was able to show them how much they would lose if I walked away. Two days later, they told me they found the budget to give me the full $54,000 I had asked for,» McCall told CNBC Make It.

Windows XP that’s sparking memories—it’s the dramatic transformation of the landscape itself. Originally capturing a serene scene of rolling green hills and a brilliant blue sky, the photo has made its way back into the spotlight, now showing a stark contrast to what it once was. Once a vibrant, untouched paradise, it has now changed in ways that reflect the passage of time, leaving fans to marvel at how much the iconic location has evolved since its debut in 2001.

His downfall began with late-night scrolling and texting, which led to occasional oversleeping. Though he was only late by 10 to 15 minutes a few times, his manager noticed a pattern. Given a chance to explain why his laptop consistently showed him logging in past the expected start time of 9 AM, he panicked and lied about having technical issues instead of admitting the truth. Unfortunately, his dishonesty led to immediate termination, leaving him feeling hopeless and back to square one. Having already had two jobs that lasted only three months, he feared the impact on his resume and struggled emotionally with losing an opportunity he had worked so hard for. While he acknowledged that the mistake was entirely his fault, he also realized that a lack of passion for his field played a role in his dwindling motivation. His true interests lay in industries like aviation and automotive, which are notoriously difficult to break into.

Waaree Renewable Technologies will be in focus on Wednesday after the company received a solar power project worth Rs 262 crore from Waaree Energies. “We are pleased to inform that ‘WAAREERTL’ has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for the execution of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) works for Ground mount solar power project including Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of 170 MW AC/255 MW DC capacity on turnkey basis,” the company said in its press release on Tuesday.

«Today I learned that knowing a particular language might be necessary even to get basic services like bathroom cleaning in my own home. Thanks for the lesson, @urbancompany_UC @UC_Assist,» said the man in a post on X. «I had booked a bathroom cleaning service via Urban Company. Two people arrived, and I showed them the bathroom to be cleaned. One of them started speaking in a language I couldn’t understand. I told them “Kannada,” but the conversation continued in an unfamiliar language. Then the second person started speaking—again, not in Kannada,» added the man. Here's the post

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the company signed a Rs 5,000 crore rupee term loan (RTL) agreement with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) to support its ongoing and new capacity expansion projects. The loan will also be used for refinancing existing debt, as per NTPC REL’s board approval. The agreement, executed on March 25, 2025, is unsecured, though NTPC REL has provided a negative lien with certain exceptions. The loan amount is yet to be disbursed.

Trump administration on Tuesday added 80 companies and organizations to a list of companies that are barred from buying American technology and other exports because of national security concerns. The move, which targeted primarily Chinese firms, cracks down on companies that have been big buyers of American chips from Nvidia, Intel and AMD. It also closed loopholes that Trump administration officials have long criticized as allowing Chinese firms to continue to advance technologically despite US restrictions. One company added to the list, Nettrix Information Industry, was the focus of a 2024 investigation by The New York Times that showed how some Chinese executives had bypassed US restrictions aimed at cutting China off from advanced chips to make artificial intelligence.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Texts by President Trump’s advisers about whether to attack Houthi militants in Yemen underscored the ad hoc nature of the administration’s national security deliberations, a mode that has sometimes left allies bewildered and his own aides at odds. Other presidents have relied on the State Department, Pentagon and National Security Council staff to develop and filter options in an orderly manner.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian stock market has a gap-up opening on Tuesday, 25 March, setting the stage for an early uptrend. However, the market was unable to sustain higher levels, leading to a mild correction as traders reassessed their positions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Accenture Plc is outpacing India's top IT firms in securing lucrative, large-scale contracts, fuelled by its robust consulting businesses and early adoption of generative AI solutions. The global consulting and technology giant has widened its significant lead in deals exceeding $100 million, a stark contrast to the challenges faced by India's homegrown IT services industry.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India and the US will outline the terms of their trade talks, discuss a schedule for tariff cuts, and work towards an early harvest deal at negotiations that kick off in New Delhi today, three officials aware of the matter said. A US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch will discuss trade and tariff matters with Indian officials over three days beginning Wednesday, advancing negotiations conducted virtually since an Indian delegation visited the US.