U.S. tariffs are hitting fertilizer shipments hard, according to The Mosaic Company, a leading producer of key crop fertilizers. The company reported that phosphate deliveries to the U.S. are “tracking well below last year” because of these tariffs. This has had a direct impact on Mosaic’s finances, leading to an $8 million loss in its … Read more
Trump Announces Stiff Tariffs on India, Cites High Duties and Russia Ties Washington D.C. – In a forceful declaration on July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all goods imported from India, effective August 1, 2025. This move, shared via his Truth Social platform, also includes an unspecified “penalty” for India’s … Read more
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Imports, Citing Trade Barriers and Russia Ties New Delhi, India – US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective August 1, alongside unspecified “additional penalty tariffs.”1 The move has ignited strong reactions from Indian trade and policy experts, who warn of severe economic consequences … Read more
It’s easy to overlook, but a simple TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) mistake cost one tenant a hefty Rs 1 lakh fine, even though he was regularly paying Rs 55,000 in monthly rent. This serves as a crucial reminder for anyone renting property in India. The Costly Oversight Abhishek, a tenant, found himself in hot … Read more
UIDAI is launching a new initiative to update children’s biometrics for Aadhaar directly through schools. This program aims to reach over 7 crore children who haven’t yet completed their mandatory biometric updates (MBU), which are crucial for maintaining accurate Aadhaar data and accessing government services. Why is This Important? Currently, Aadhaar for newborns and children … Read more
Delhi Secures ₹600 Crore from Centre for Development New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, successfully securing an assurance of ₹600 crore under the Centre’s “Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)” scheme. These crucial funds are expected to be released by the end of July, … Read more
DPE Secretary inaugurates workshop on adoption of Industry 4.0 in CPSEs, sectoral applications of emerging technologies and strategies for digital transformation, in New Delhi DPE Secretary emphasises on need for a “Whole-of-CPSEs” approach for CPSEs and collaboration in integrating Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) enablers such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twins, … Read more
Acting on specific intelligence, officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Bengaluru Zonal Unit intercepted an Indian male passenger, who arrived from Doha at Bengaluru International Airport in the early hours of 18.07.2025. On careful examination of his baggage, it was observed that the pax was carrying two superhero comics/ magazines which were unusually heavy. … Read more
CBI Arrests CBN Officer, Ujjain for taking Rs 3 Lakh Bribe The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Officer of Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Ujjain and his middleman, for taking bribe of Rs. 3 lakh from the complainant. The CBI registered the instant case on 17.07.2025 against the said accused persons on … Read more
