Author: Sophia Johnson

New Delhi calls the 50% duties “unfair and unjustified” as Trump threatens secondary sanctions amid deepening energy standoff The trade standoff between Washington and New Delhi took a dramatic turn this week as U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on Indian goods, citing India’s continued imports of Russian oil. The decision, which slaps an additional 25% duty on top of existing tariffs, effectively doubles the rates for a…

Sensex slips, support levels eyed; analysts flag eight stocks to watch ahead of key Wednesday triggers The benchmark Nifty-50 index ended Tuesday down 0.3%, closing at 24,649.55, weighed down by caution over U.S. tariff threats and anticipation around the RBI’s monetary policy announcement. Markets appeared jittery, with broader indices also slipping slightly. All eyes are now on Wednesday, a day packed with domestic policy cues, global uncertainty, and crucial earnings.…

Three arrested, luxury cars seized as police warn of stricter action against street stunt “influencers” For three young men in Gurugram, it was supposed to be a show-off moment — standing through sunroofs, weaving cars in a convoy, and filming it all for likes. Instead, it ended in handcuffs, FIRs, and impounded vehicles. Police in Gurugram arrested three individuals on Tuesday after a video of their dangerous car stunts circulated…

Landmark public-private deal promises faster commutes, but not everyone’s cheering In a move that’s stirring both celebration and criticism, the Trump administration has approved a $3.89 billion loan to overhaul a 16-mile stretch of Georgia’s Highway 400. The funding marks the largest single loan ever approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation and aims to relieve some of Atlanta’s notorious traffic headaches. But while Georgia leaders are calling it a…

Gift Nifty hints at sluggish opening despite upbeat global mood; traders eye sector-specific plays and tariff concerns The Indian equity market looks set for a tentative Tuesday as traders weigh overnight gains on Wall Street against a fresh wave of geopolitical anxiety. At the center of this new unease — Donald Trump’s renewed tariff rhetoric aimed squarely at India. Gift Nifty was seen trading around the 24,740 level early this…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Monday to pay his final respects to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, a towering figure in India’s tribal politics who passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. Modi’s quiet presence and heartfelt condolence to the grieving family, especially his embrace of Hemant Soren, marked a rare moment of emotional unity in a politically…

While national prices nudge higher, Peach State drivers enjoy calm at the pump If you’ve filled up your tank in Georgia lately, you probably noticed… nothing much changed. That’s the story this week as average gas prices across the state held firm at $2.91 per gallon for regular fuel — exactly where they were last week, and even last month. For once, no news is good news at the pump.…

Government calls for ‘internet resilience’ as services are restored but alarm bells ring over foreign tech reliance The Indian government is calling for a renewed push to develop homegrown cloud infrastructure after Microsoft abruptly suspended services to Nayara Energy, one of India’s biggest private oil refiners. Though service has since been restored, the incident is being seen in official circles as a wake-up call. “This is an opportunity for homegrown…

Training jet from VF-125 squadron goes down near Naval Air Station Lemoore; fiery wreck draws online attention A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet went down in a rural area of California on Wednesday evening, triggering a fireball that sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky and a flurry of videos onto social media. The pilot ejected in time and survived without major injuries, according to the Navy. The jet…