NEW DELHI: India is working to see how it can get preferential access for its products in the US, with a delegation led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain reaching Washington for talks. “We have almost finalised the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement. We are trying to work out what would be the mechanism…
Eight months after Diane Keaton’s death, a large collection of the Oscar-winning actor’s art, fashion, movie memorabilia, and personal items is heading to auction. Bonhams will stage four sales in New York City and Los Angeles in June under the title ‘Diane Keaton: The Architecture of an Icon.’ The auctions will feature some of Keaton’s…
By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a retired teacher, had suffered open sores on both legs, both hips, and both heels, as well as a five-inch-long gash on her tailbone. She died two weeks later at age 81 from infections and bedsores, according to her death certificate. Her daughter sued the…
New Delhi: Geopolitical tensions in West Asia pose risks to India’s trade and macroeconomic stability by widening the current account deficit (CAD), exerting pressure on the exchange rate, Niti Aayog said on Monday.The Aayog in its quarterly ‘Trade Watch Oct-Dec (Q3) FY 2025-26’ report further said that geopolitical instability in West Asia has slowed the…
The much-awaited sequel ‘Jailer 2’ has officially completed its shoot, and the announcement has thrilled fans across the country. Backed by an industry giant, the film marks another major collaboration between Rajinikanth and director Nelson Dilipkumar. The pan-Indian drama also features Ramya Krishna, Mohanlal, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, and others. The makers shared the exciting news…
It’s no secret that electric scooters are the fastest-growing part of the EV space, but it’s also a segment that’s getting increasingly crowded. There’s everything from legacy OEMs to startups battling it out across multiple price points. The formula, however, appears to be the same. Big screens, impressive on-paper specs, and futuristic gimmicks. I recently…
Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration halt plans to collect sensitive medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, as well as their family members. The Office of Personnel Management has asked 65 insurance companies to provide monthly reports with detailed medical and pharmaceutical claims data of more than 8 million people…
India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Telugu star Allu Arjun, issuing an ex parte ad-interim order that safeguards his personality rights against unauthorised commercial use. The order restrains several parties from exploiting his identity through artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, as well as from selling infringing merchandise.Presiding over the matter, Justice Tushar Rao…
Maruti Suzuki India launched the second-generation Maruti Suzuki Baleno hatchback back in 2022, and now it’s due for a mid-life facelift. A camouflaged test mule of the updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been spotted on Indian roads, marking the first sighting of the upcoming facelift. Since the hatch is extensively covered, it’s hard to tell…