50% tariff on copper, pharma may invite up to 200%: Trump

US is India's largest market for pharma; India is its 3rd biggest copper exporter

FATF: Online sites used for terror attacks in Pulwama, Gorakhnath

Watchdog says 'delegations reported state sponsorship for terror financing'

US student visas for Indians lowest since Covid in March-May

The US student visa season is off to a slow start for Indians, with the number of F-1 visas issued from March to May falling to the lowest level for these months since the pandemic, recording a 27% drop compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest available data from the US State Department.

Old Delhi, new Washington

Trump's unilateralism demands a deeper understanding of the domestic forces shaping it.

It's not just about a voter list

A sample survey shows that the very principle of universal adult franchise is in danger of being undermined by the way EC's special intensive revision exercise is being conducted in Bihar.

Uttarakhand to study 'carrying capacity' of cities to check ecological imbalance

The Uttarakhand government has commissioned assessments of "carrying capacity" of cities in the Himalayan state to check ecological imbalances.

'Deal with India close,' says Trump; slaps 25-40% reciprocal tariffs on 14 nations

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States is "close to signing a trade deal" with India, after announcing new reciprocal tariffs on 14 countries including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia and South Korea - setting rates at 25 to 40 per cent, and warning that rerouting foreign goods or retaliating would attract even higher US tariffs. 

BRICS nations condemn and reject Europe's carbon-based import duties

In strongest statement on the subject yet, the BRICS nations have "condemned and rejected" Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), and other similar restrictive trade measures taken under the pretext of climate concerns, saying these undermined their development and transition to cleaner economy. 

MELTING GLACIERS CAN LEAD TO MORE VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS: NEW STUDY

The Rapid melting of glaciers and ice caps as a result of global warming can result in more frequent and more explosive volcanic eruptions, according to a new study.

West Antarctica, where approximately 100 volcanoes are buried under thick ice, is at the greatest risk of these volcanic eruptions, researchers have said.

Reforming UNFCCC Process

In recent years, climate negotiations have failed to achieve sufficient progress in tackling climate change and its impact. Several ideas have been proposed to reform these talks but it's unlikely that they will be implemented.