India-US trade deal: India should negotiate agreement on its own term, says EAC-PM chief

Mahendra Dev, chairman EAC-PM (Image credits: X @MahendraDevS) India should negotiate the proposed India-US trade agreement on its own terms, keeping national interest in focus, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). He believes that India stands to benefit from lower tariffs and increased exports once Free…

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Netra MkII AWACS project: India to develop next-gen airborne warning systems to boost IAF’s long-range surveillance; Rs 20,000 crore project approved

The government has approved an approximately Rs 20,000 crore AWACS project, a major step toward boosting the Indian Air Force’s airborne surveillance and early warning capabilities. Under this programme, India will develop next-generation indigenous airborne early warning and control systems (AEW&C), positioning the country among a select group with advanced homegrown military radar technology.The programme,…

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Tariff threats & trade wars: Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover cuts hundreds of jobs in UK; here’s what’s happened

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it will cut around 500 managerial jobs in the UK as part of a “limited” voluntary redundancy programme, aligning with its ongoing business transformation strategy.The move on Tuesday comes as the luxury car manufacturer aims to streamline its leadership workforce and improve efficiency amid global economic headwinds…

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‘De-dollarisation not on agenda’: India rebuffs Brics currency conspiracy claims; exploring cross-border rupee use

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Image credits: ANI) India on Thursday reaffirmed that de-dollarisation is not part of the Brics agenda, and that the member nations are only discussing cross-border payments using local currencies.At a weekly media briefing, ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, as quoted by ANI, “We had a highly successful…

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Byju’s goes to war: $2.5 billion lawsuit brewing against Glas Trust; here’s what the matter is about

Byju’s founders Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath are preparing a $2.5 billion lawsuit in India and overseas as the edtech giant battles insolvency proceedings and a legal dispute with Glas Trust, trustee for Term Loan B lenders.According to their legal counsel, the planned legal action will be pursued both in India and internationally, targeting those…

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Dumping allegations: US solar panel manufacturers want tariffs on India, Indonesia & Laos imports; aim to protect billions of dollars of investment

A coalition of leading US solar panel manufacturers has filed a formal petition urging the US commerce department to impose tariffs on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos.The group alleges that producers in these countries are flooding the American market with artificially low-priced solar panels, harming the domestic solar manufacturing industry.According to a Reuters…

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India’s top 10 youngest entrepreneurs: Zepto co-founders lead Hurun Under 30 list 2025 – check details

The Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2025 has recognised 79 of India’s most promising entrepreneurs under the age of 30, showcasing the next generation of business leaders across key sectors like technology, finance, retail, healthcare, and consumer goods.Unveiled on Thursday as part of the Uth Series 2025, this first-ever Under-30 edition highlights both first-generation startup…

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