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The long-awaited India-UK trade deal has run into a fresh roadblock days before its planned launch. New steel import rules unveiled by Britain have thrown a wrench into the rollout of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed on Friday that the two nations are racing to find a workaround so the pact can finally take effect. Steel Rules Trigger Late-Stage Hiccup in CETA Rollout…

Indian stock markets ended Friday in the red as the rupee crashed past 96 against the dollar to a fresh record low. Brent crude shot up near $107 a barrel on renewed US-Iran tensions, pushing the Nifty and Sensex to nearly 3 per cent weekly losses. Dalal Street now braces for a jittery Monday open. Sensex, Nifty End Lower to Cap a Tough Week The Nifty 50 slipped 46.10 points,…

Sparks flew on Capitol Hill Thursday as Education Secretary Linda McMahon traded sharp words with House Democrats over the Trump administration’s push to wipe out her own agency. The high stakes hearing touched student loans, civil rights protections, and the future of federal schooling for millions of American kids. What she said next stunned the room. McMahon Faces Heated Grilling on Capitol Hill U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon sparred with…

Eco Material Technologies has officially opened a new pilot processing center and expanded its testing laboratory at its Materials Testing and Research Facility in Taylorsville, Georgia. The CRH-owned firm rolled out a 16,400 square foot research hub that brings advanced research, pilot production, and technical services under one roof. This move could reshape how greener cement reaches job sites across North America. What’s Inside The New Georgia Pilot Plant The…

President Donald Trump sent global oil markets into overdrive this week after declaring the US-Iran ceasefire is now “on massive life support.” Brent crude surged above $107 per barrel and is now knocking on $110, while American drivers are paying $4.52 a gallon at the pump. With Gulf oil infrastructure shattered and peace talks stalled, the world is watching with growing dread. Oil Markets Surge on Trump’s Blunt Ceasefire Warning…

Indian markets are walking into Wednesday’s session with one eye on hope and the other on fear. GIFT Nifty futures are pointing to a mildly positive open, but analysts warn the broader picture remains deeply bearish, with the index sitting dangerously below a critical support turned resistance. A government bombshell on gold import duty has only added another layer of uncertainty traders must digest before the opening bell. What the…

India just made gold significantly more expensive to import. The government on Wednesday, May 13, more than doubled the import duty on gold and silver to 15%, sending shockwaves across jewellery markets, bullion dealers, and household budgets. What pushed New Delhi to take such a bold step, and what does it mean for your next jewellery purchase? What the Government Actually Did The Centre raised the effective import duty on…

A major development is coming to Statesboro. The Georgia Southern University Foundation has purchased land right next to campus to build a full-service hotel and conference center, and the move could reshape how the entire region grows. What Is Being Built and Where The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. has officially purchased a significant parcel of land adjacent to Beautiful Eagle Creek to kick off one of the most ambitious…

Every morning, millions of Indians fill their tanks at the same price they paid two years ago. But behind that frozen number is a financial crisis of staggering proportions. India’s state-owned oil marketing companies are staring at a potential loss of Rs 1.2 lakh crore in just the first quarter of FY27. The US-Iran war has broken the system. A reckoning is now at hand. A War Far Away Is…

A teenager wanted for opening fire into a crowd in Iowa was quietly hiding nearly 1,000 miles away in a Georgia hotel room. U.S. Marshals tracked him down, and the arrest has now reignited a painful conversation about youth violence, public safety, and how far suspects can run before justice catches up. How Marshals Tracked Him Down in Forest Park U.S. Marshals arrested 17-year-old Damarian M. Jones at the Southern…