India’s engineering exports are likely to face significant challenges following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on foreign steel and aluminium imports, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC).The new tariff, set to take effect from June 4, 2025, will apply to steel, aluminium, and their…
Starting July 1, 2025, Germany will officially discontinue the informal remonstration process used to challenge visa rejections. This move, announced by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, applies globally and marks a significant shift in how applicants can respond to a denied visa. Until now, applicants—particularly students, skilled workers, and tourists—could appeal a rejection by submitting additional…
NEW DELHI: India’s campaign at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals came to an end following a 1-3 defeat to Indonesia in their group D encounter on Tuesday. After their earlier 1-4 loss to Denmark on Sunday, India needed a victory to remain in contention for the knockout stage. Their upcoming match against England, who are…
New research indicates that global heart-health guidelines, often based on data from high-income nations, may not be universally applicable. Professor Scott Lear from Simon Fraser University highlights that factors like environment and socioeconomic status significantly impact cardiovascular disease risk. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. CVD contributes to 80 per cent…
BP’s Castrol lubricant business is attracting interest from energy companies including Reliance Industries and buyout firms, such as Apollo Global and Lone Star Funds, people with knowledge of the matter said.BP has sent out initial information to other potential bidders for the unit, including Brookfield Asset Management and Stonepeak Partners, the people said. The business…
The Rajasthan Police Department has extended the application deadline for its ongoing recruitment drive to fill 9,617 constable vacancies. Originally set to close earlier, the registration window will now remain open until May 25, 2025, giving aspirants additional time to apply.This large-scale recruitment offers positions for Constable General Duty, Driver, Band, and Police Telecom roles…
NEW DELHI: After countering the Muslim side’s argument that non-Muslims could theoretically form a majority in the Central Waqf Council and Auqaf Boards, Centre told Supreme Court Wednesday that an ill-founded attempt was made to project discrimination of Muslims by comparing composition of waqf bodies with religious endowment boards of Hindus, Sikhs and Christians.Solicitor general…
Investec maintained its ‘sell’ rating on Punjab National Bankwith the target price cut to Rs 85 from Rs 90 earlier. Analysts said the bank’s net interest margin was weak while the return on assets outlook was softening. It reported slower loans growth due to lower retail/corporate disbursements.Analysts expect profitability moderation this year.Morgan Stanley maintained its…
NEW DELHI: The temporary truce that domestic telecom majors Airtel and Reliance Jio struck with Elon Musk’s satcom venture Starlink has been disturbed. The local telecom operators have raised questions over Trai’s recommendations regarding spectrum allocation to satcom companies and alleged that they are “non-transparent and non-justifiable”, and favour satellite companies over the homegrown terrestrial…
Alternate nostril breathing is a staple yoga technique known for balancing the body’s energy and calming the mind. It involves breathing through one nostril at a time while blocking the other. How to do it: Sit comfortably with your spine straight. Use your right thumb to close your right nostril and slowly inhale through the…
