Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India spark outrage: Calls for boycotting US-based brands grow on social media; self-reliance in focus

The implementation of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by Donald Trump has strained diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Washington. Major American brands in India, including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Apple, are faced with boycott demands as corporate leaders and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond to US tariffs. India’s vast population makes…

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Donald Trump tariffs on India: Can Indian refiners do without Russian oil? ‘Major economic and strategic trade-offs involved…’

Indian refiners have the technical capability to operate without Russian crude, but such a move would come with significant economic and strategic consequences, energy analytics firm Kpler has warned. Russian oil currently makes up nearly 38 per cent of India’s refinery feedstock, prized for its high diesel and jet fuel yields, competitive pricing, and reliable…

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Tesla expands India footprint: 2nd showroom for Elon Musk-owned automaker opens in Delhi Aerocity; wider supercharging network planned

Elon Musk-owned vehicle manufacturer Tesla inaugurated its second showroom in India at Delhi’s Aerocity, expanding its presence in the country.The American automaker giant is further set to expand its supercharging network across key Indian metropolitan regions ahead of its September delivery commencement, according to a senior company representative on Monday, quoted by ET.At the inauguration…

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New Income Tax Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament: What are the top Parliamentary panel suggestions being included? Check details

The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 was designed to update and simplify India’s taxation system. New Income Tax Bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced modified New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament on Monday. The government had officially withdrawn the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 on Friday, which had been presented in the Lok Sabha on February…

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‘China issue more complicated…’: After tariff on India, will Donald Trump impose additional duties on China for Russia oil trade? What JD Vance said

The relationship with China presents greater complexity due to its wide-ranging implications beyond the Russian context. (AI image) Will US President Donald Trump impose additional tariffs on China for its procurement of crude oil from Russia? That’s a question that is being repeatedly asked of the US government since it announced a 25% additional tariff…

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Public capex slips in July: Four key government agencies record 23% y-o-y decline in July; US tariffs weigh on private investment

Capital expenditure by major central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and four key government bodies declined 23% year-on-year in July to Rs 53,406 crore, partially attributed to a high base effect, according to a senior official, quoted by Economic times.Experts believe public capital expenditure, including CPSE investments, remains vital for the nation’s economic growth this financial…

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China’s big railway project! Along India’s Ladakh border, China to start construction of strategic Xinjiang-Tibet rail line – check details

Xinjiang-Tibet railway project: The new railway line has been under consideration for approximately twenty years. (AI image) China is starting the construction phase of the Xinjiang-Tibet railway project – adjacent to India’s northern Ladakh borders. India’s neighbor has established the Xinjiang Tibet Railway Co. Ltd in the past week, following years of preliminary studies on…

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