‘Progress is being made’: Piyush Goyal says ‘first tranche’ of India-US trade deal likely by November; Trump-Modi signal thaw in ties

India-US trade deal talks India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday exhibited confidence that India and the US will be able finalise the first tranche of a trade deal by November this year.During a press briefing in Patna, Piyush Goyal said, “In February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump together instructed…

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BKJ Airports partners with TLD & ASARA for next-gen GSE; adds electric coaches and ramp car to fleet

BKJ Airports, one of India’s fastest-growing ground handling companies, has taken a significant step toward sustainable aviation with a landmark order for a new-generation green ground support fleet. Partnering with global GSE leaders TLD and ASARA, BKJ Airports will be among the first in the country to introduce a large-scale deployment of electric ground support…

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India-US trade deal: India’s chief trade negotiator may travel to America next week; Modi-Trump call likely soon

Rajesh Agarwal, the chief trade negotiator, will travel to Washington for continued discussions with American officials. (AI image) Amidst signs of thaw in the India-US trade deal issues, government officials are likely to travel to America next week. The recent social media post exchanges between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump indicate…

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Steve Waugh pads up to bring select Oz brands to India

MUMBAI: At 60, when few people gather the courage to try something new, Steve Waugh is undertaking an entrepreneurial stint in India.The former Australian captain who enthralled fans with his gritty batting is launching Australia Essence, a business venture he co-founded, here to tap into the country’s booming retail market where consumers are increasingly seeking…

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IDBI Bank files new insolvency plea against Zee

MUMBAI: IDBI Bank has once again dragged Zee Entertainment Enterprises to the insolvency court. It has filed a fresh application before the Mumbai bench of the company law tribunal to initiate insolvency proceedings against Zee for a default of Rs 225 crore. Zee has disputed the bank’s claim, terming it meritless and an abuse of…

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Who is the world’s richest person? Elon Musk snatches back crown from Larry Ellison; check their net worth

Larry Ellison ascended to become the wealthiest individual globally, surpassing Elon Musk, who had held this position since four years. (AFP photo) Larry Ellison, Oracle’s Chief Technology Officer, overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person on Wednesday – albeit temporarily. The current wealth gap between these titans stands at a relatively modest one…

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