Automobile Cars
India’s retail automobile sector recorded a 5.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, supported by GST cuts and festive season demand, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Segment Performance Two-wheelers grew the most, rising 6.5% compared to last year. Passenger vehicles also performed strongly, with a 5.8% increase. Three-wheelers, however,
International
President Donald Trump announced that starting November 1, 2025, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff. The move aims to shield domestic manufacturers from foreign competition. Details of the Tariff Plan Trump made the announcement in a post on his platform, stating the tariff would apply […]
International
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the progress of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Focus on Gaza Peace Proposal The two leaders exchanged views on the 20-point plan put forward by Trump, which calls for a ceasefire, hostage […]
National
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned on Monday that global trade “calculations are being overturned” by rampant tariff volatility, pointing specifically to recent U.S. policy shifts. He stressed that India must be bold, saying it needs to “de-risk our exposures … and yet take risks when necessary.” Tariff Volatility and Its Impact Jaishankar remarked that […]
International
At the United Nations, India strongly condemned Pakistan over its treatment of civilians, accusing Islamabad of “bombing its own people” and deflecting international scrutiny with “baseless” claims against India. Indian Response at the UN In remarks during a Human Rights Council session, India’s delegate highlighted a recent airstrike in Matre Dara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
International
Israel and Hamas have started indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, centered on a U.S.-backed 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. The talks aim to resolve key issues such as a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarisation. Progress and Key Sticking Points The first day of discussions ended on a “positive note,” with sources indicating […]