Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: US President Donald Trump

India eyes global markets, leverage UK FTA benefits amid US tariff challenges

India-UK FTA is particularly advantageous for MSMEs in sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, seafood, leather, and pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth Master, Associate Director at Crisil Intelligence, highlights that this agreement could enhance MSME competitiveness against countries such as Bangladesh and Turkey, while providing an edge over China and Vietnam in the readymade garments sector. Aug 20, 2025
Nation prepared to host 2036 Olympic Games: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during public grievance meet; attacker in custody

According to preliminary unverified information, the attacker shouted at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, slapped her, and began abusing her. There was a serious scuffle involving the Chief Minister. The attack was conducted by a man in his 30s, who handed some papers to the chief minister and referred to a court case before assaulting her, as per some unverified reports. Aug 20, 2025
Rescue Teams Step Up Operations in Rain-Battered Kishtwar

Death toll rises to 64 in Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy; Top officials oversee rescue

With the recovery of one more body, the official death toll in the devastating cloudburst that struck Chashoti village of Kishtwar district has climbed to 64. Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti visited the site to assess ongoing rescue and relief efforts carried out by joint teams of the Army, Police, NDRF, and other agencies. Aug 19, 2025
Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Indian stock market rally continues, Sensex jumps 370 points

Sensex settled at 81,644.39, up 370 points or 0.46 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a decent gap-up at 81,39.11 against last session's closing of 81,273.75. Continuing the last session's gaining momentum, the index touched an intra-day high at 81,755.88, buoyed by buying in auto, FMCG, oil and gas and others. Aug 19, 2025