Vijay says 2026 TN polls will be direct fight between TVK and DMK

Vijay says 2026 TN polls will be direct fight between TVK and DMK

Campaigning in Namakkal as part of his district-wide weekend tour, the TVK Chief accused the DMK of betraying voters with unfulfilled promises and said his movement offered a "people-first alternative" focused on practical solutions rather than flashy but empty pledges. Sep 27, 2025
India America Trade

The tariff tempest: India's economic resilience tested by US trade policy

The tariff tempest tests India's economic mettle, exposing overreliance on the U.S., 18 to 20 percent of exports. As global protectionism looms, India's resilience hinges on navigating this storm with pragmatism and vision, ensuring its 1.4 billion people weather the economic turbulence. Sep 26, 2025
Trump's 100 pc tariff on pharma unlikely to immediately impact Indian exports: Experts

Trump's 100 pc tariff on pharma unlikely to immediately impact Indian exports: Experts

"The proposed 100 per cent tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Indian exports, as the bulk of our contribution lies in simple generics, while most large Indian companies already operate US manufacturing or repackaging units and are exploring further acquisitions," said Namit Joshi, Chairman of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil). Sep 26, 2025
Musk's xAI alleges theft of trade secrets in lawsuit against OpenAI

Musk's xAI alleges theft of trade secrets in lawsuit against OpenAI

Musk previously attempted to block the AI startup's plans to convert to a for-profit enterprise, and he accused Altman of violating OpenAI's founding principles by collaborating with Microsoft. OpenAI asserted that Musk previously endorsed a for-profit model and is now retaliating out of jealousy. Sep 26, 2025
Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Zakir Jalaly, political director of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed the notion of a US return, stating that Afghans have "never accepted foreign troops on their territory" and that any dialogue with Washington must exclude military reoccupation, reports Xinhua news agency. Sep 21, 2025
As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

"One of the biggest problems we have is that people, they go to the best schools, and they do great, and they get great marks, and then they're thrown out of the country. You're not allowed to stay this way. So, like a signing bonus in baseball or football, a corporation will be able to get them to stay in the country," the US President added. Sep 21, 2025