India unveils repairability index framework to empower consumers and promote sustainable electronics

The Committee constituted for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in the Mobile and Electronics Sector has submitted its report to Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India. The report outlines a comprehensive and industry-friendly framework designed to help consumers assess the ease of repairability of electronic products—beginning with smartphones…

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Angolan President Lourenco at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met President of Angola, Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, at Hyderabad House. PM Modi, along with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, also held a bilateral meeting with President Lourenco at Hyderabad House. Sharing a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote,…

‘Blasphemous, Disrespectful’: Trump draws backlash for AI image in papal attire days after joking he’d ‘like to be pope’

US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after sharing an AI-generated image of himself wearing papal robes—just days after joking that he’d “like to be pope” during a media interaction. The post, shared on Trump’s social media, has sparked angry reactions. Many people deemed it inappropriate and disrespectful, especially given that it was posted…

Nitin Gadkari leads Nationwide brainstorming to shape road safety plan 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, spearheaded a full-day national brainstorming session in the capital, bringing together key representatives from government bodies, private sectors, international institutions, and NGOs to draft a comprehensive Road Safety Plan – 2025. The initiative, held in New Delhi, aimed to build a unified blueprint to enhance…

US-China Trade War: China refuses tariff talks with US unless unilateral duties are lifted, calls for sincerity before talks

China is currently reviewing the situation after the United States made multiple attempts to initiate dialogue over tariffs through various official channels, China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Friday, according to a Xinhua report. A ministry spokesperson reportedly stated that the ongoing tariff and trade disputes were “unilaterally initiated by the United States” and emphasised that…

Private capital expenditure in India remains sluggish in Q4FY25, despite overall rise in new projects: Report

Private capital expenditure in India continued to remain weak in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25), according to a recent report by Avendus Spark. Despite an overall rise in new project announcements, the private sector’s contribution remained subdued due to multiple economic and geopolitical factors. The report highlighted that total new project…

Piyush Goyal meets Co-founder and Partner of Alpha Wave Global, highlights investment potential in India

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met Navroz D. Udwadia, Co-founder and Partner of Alpha Wave Global, in London to discuss India’s strong potential as an investment destination. During the meeting, the minister highlighted India’s fast-growing middle class, strong manufacturing base, and rapidly expanding digital economy. He said these factors make India a…

US President Donald Trump threatens to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status amid ongoing feud

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, intensifying his clash with the prestigious institution amid ongoing legal and political disputes. In a social media post on Friday, Trump wrote, “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” The statement marks his…