5 Customs Reforms to Boost India's Global Trade Competitiveness
As global trade faces headwinds, experts propose five specific reforms for India's customs system to enhance exports and integrate into supply chains. Read the detailed analysis.
As global trade faces headwinds, experts propose five specific reforms for India's customs system to enhance exports and integrate into supply chains. Read the detailed analysis.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
Gold and silver prices surged for a second consecutive session on January 2, driven by Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions. MCX gold futures hit ₹1,37,098/10g. Discover the 2025 record gains.
Astronomers discover a massive, symmetrical hourglass-shaped radio structure emanating from a seemingly ordinary galaxy 55 million light-years away. This challenges theories of galaxy evolution. Read the full story.
Silver's 178% surge signals a structural shift driven by acute scarcity and Asian demand, not speculation. Inventories collapse as industrial users hoard metal. Read the full analysis.
Kapurthala authorities demolish an illegal structure linked to an alleged drug trafficker. Action follows police case under NDPS Act. Read the full story.
TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai criticises the President's return of a bill on VC appointments, calling it anti-federal. He cites Supreme Court rulings and urges CM Stalin to act. Read more.
BJP accuses Punjab's AAP govt of forcing workers to oppose new job law. Claims of corruption and federal threat escalate political row. Read the full details.
Union Cabinet approves 3% dearness allowance increase for central government employees and pensioners, benefiting nearly 49.19 lakh staff and 68.72 lakh retirees. Learn how DA is calculated and its impact on salaries.
Verandahs of three shops collapsed in Jaipur's Nehru Bazaar, highlighting dangerous structural neglect in heritage markets. No injuries reported. Read about the urgent maintenance crisis.
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain steady with eyes on US Fed minutes. Analysts predict gold may hit Rs 1.5 lakh by 2026. Read the full analysis here.
Amitabh Kant highlights 2025 as a year of major reforms in India. Tax cuts and GST simplification spurred record festive sales of ₹6L cr, fueling 8.2% growth. Discover how policy changes are building a predictable economy. Read more.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation expansion is now official. Will it remain a single mega body or split? Key political and administrative decisions ahead. Read more.
Ludhiana's FICO demands urgent release of pending GST refunds, citing severe financial strain on manufacturers due to Punjab government delays. Industry warns of protest.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy has spotlighted the domestic pay structure. Discover how match fees are tiered by experience, not stardom. Read the full analysis.
Rahul Gandhi condemns the repeal of MGNREGA after CEC meeting, calling it an assault on India's federal structure and the poor. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025, pushes for standardised ATS framework across states and announces 360-degree assault on organised crime networks. Read more.
AIFF proposes to own & operate ISL for 20 seasons, introduces promotion/relegation. New financial model & governance board outlined. Season may start in February.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a 36-ball century and the fastest 150 in List A cricket history as Bihar posted a record 574/6, sparking a debate on domestic cricket's competitiveness.
As AI severs the link between jobs and inflation, the US Federal Reserve may need to reset its targets, potentially making its policy framework resemble India's. Explore the implications.
Commuters on the Tuticorin-Mysuru Special train are protesting high ticket prices for the Bengaluru-Mysuru stretch. Railways defends the 500km minimum fare rule for special trains. Read more.
Delhi's MCD has ordered the removal of an unauthorized mosque-like structure and banquet hall at Ramleela Ground following a High Court directive. Read the full report on the investigation.
Silver prices skyrocketed to a fresh peak of ₹2,27,000 per kg in Delhi, while gold crossed $4,500/oz globally. Analysts cite a weak dollar, Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical risks. Read the full analysis.
The US economy expanded 4.3% in Q3 2025, its fastest in two years, driven by consumer spending and trade. However, inflation and a weak labour market threaten future growth. Analysis for India's trade.
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
Gold prices surged to a fresh record and silver neared $70 amid US actions on Venezuelan oil tankers and expectations of Fed rate cuts. Get the full market analysis here.
RPG Chairman Harsh Goenka highlights John Calhoun's 'Mouse Paradise' experiment, showing how overpopulation without purpose leads to societal collapse. A lesson for modern society.
Meghalaya cabinet approves revised pay for SSA & ad-hoc teachers, effective April 2026. CM Sangma fulfills pre-Christmas commitment, addressing long-standing demands for structured pay and job security.
Gold prices fell for a second day on December 19, pressured by a rising US dollar. However, the metal is set for a weekly gain on Fed rate cut bets. Silver staged a sharp recovery. Read the full analysis and outlook.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.