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Petrol export levy cut to nil, diesel and ATF duties retained: What changes from August 15

In a recent announcement, the government declared a temporary removal of export levies on petrol for a duration of two…

3 weeks ago

India’s big semiconductor push: PM Modi says 7-8 plants coming up in few years; stresses self-reliance in chips

Looking ahead, PM Modi said an additional five to eight semiconductor plants are expected to be established over the next…

3 weeks ago

‘No-go’ to ‘go-ahead’: PM Modi hails ‘Samrudha Manthan’ for deep-sea exploration in Independence Day speech

To speed up offshore exploration, the government approved Samudra Manthan – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme on July 31, 2026.…

3 weeks ago

‘Fragile 5 to fastest growing’: PM Modi talks of India’s economic growth during Independence Day speech

Talking about the dream to become a developed country by 2047, PM Modi said, “The world will be forced to…

3 weeks ago

Trump admin accuses over 40 nations including India of helping China evade tariffs – what it means

The White House report classifies more than 40 countries into three separate tiers based on their alleged role in transshipment…

4 weeks ago

US stock market today: Wall Street drifts near record highs; economic data in focus

The bond market was largely steady after government data showed that consumer spending at US retailers declined from the previous…

4 weeks ago