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Trump threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status after freezing $2bn funding

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President Donald Trump has escalated his confrontation with Harvard University by threatening to revoke its tax-exempt status. This follows the administration’s decision to freeze $2.2 billion in federal funding to the university. The administration’s actions stem from Harvard’s refusal to implement policy changes aimed at addressing alleged antisemitism and revising admissions policies. New York Post​ … Read more

Russia strikes warehouse of Indian pharma firm in Ukraine. All you need to know about ‘Kusum’

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On April 12, 2025, a warehouse belonging to Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum Healthcare in Kyiv, Ukraine, was struck by a Russian missile, according to the Ukrainian embassy in India. The embassy alleged that Russia deliberately targeted Indian businesses, destroying medicines intended for children and the elderly. ​English.Mathrubhumi+6The Times of India+6The Financial Express+6India West+10www.ndtv.com+10www.ndtv.com+10 Kusum Healthcare, … Read more

This multibagger real estate stock crashes 50% from recent high. What should investors do

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📉 Understanding the Decline Significant corrections in high-performing stocks can result from various factors, including broader market downturns, sector-specific challenges, or company-related issues. For instance, between October 2024 and February 2025, at least 39 stocks that had surged over 500% since the COVID-19 lows saw their values drop by more than 50%. This downturn was … Read more

Gold That Flowed Into US in Tariff Bet Now Slowly Trickles Out

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In late 2024 and early 2025, the U.S. experienced a significant influx of gold imports, driven by investor concerns over potential tariffs on precious metals amid escalating trade tensions. This surge led to a notable increase in gold inventories at COMEX-approved warehouses, reaching levels not seen since July 2022. However, as of April 2025, these … Read more

More Retail IPO: Amazon-backed grocery retail chain plans to launch IPO next year

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Amazon-backed More Retail, one of India’s leading grocery retail chains, has announced plans to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026. This move aims to bolster its expansion strategy, which includes doubling its store count over the next five years and enhancing its hybrid retail model.​Deccan Herald+8Finblage+8IPO Central+8Deccan Herald+7Tech in Asia+7Market Insights+7 Key Highlights: … Read more

Indian techie stunned by Amsterdam cafe prices matching Bengaluru, post goes viral

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An Indian techie, Pratim Bhosale, recently shared her experiences of living in Amsterdam for six months after relocating from Bengaluru. Her candid reflections on the cost of living and lifestyle differences between the two cities have garnered significant attention online.​India Today+3The Financial Express+3www.ndtv.com+3 In her social media post, Bhosale highlighted that dining out in Amsterdam … Read more

फ्रांस से 26 राफेल मरीन लड़ाकू विमान खरीदने के लिए मेगा डील मंजूर, भारतीय नौसेना की बढ़ेगी ताकत

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भारत और फ्रांस के बीच 26 राफेल मरीन लड़ाकू विमानों की मेगा डील को मंजूरी मिल गई है, जिससे भारतीय नौसेना की ताकत में महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि होगी।​ डील का विवरण कुल विमान: 22 सिंगल-सीटर राफेल-एम और 4 ट्रेनर वर्जन​Hindusthan Post+2ABP News+2सनातन प्रभात+2 लागत: लगभग ₹63,000 करोड़ (लगभग $7 बिलियन)​Reuters उद्देश्य: आईएनएस विक्रांत जैसे स्वदेशी विमानवाहक … Read more

2030 तक खर्च बढ़कर GDP का 5% होगा; श्रीलंका में सौर ऊर्जा परियोजना का भूमिपूजन, भारत सहयोगी

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2030 तक श्रीलंका में सौर ऊर्जा परियोजनाओं पर खर्च बढ़कर सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (GDP) का 5% होने की उम्मीद है। इस दिशा में भारत ने श्रीलंका के साथ सहयोग बढ़ाया है। हाल ही में श्रीलंका में एक प्रमुख सौर ऊर्जा परियोजना का भूमिपूजन समारोह आयोजित किया गया, जिसमें भारत की सक्रिय भागीदारी रही। यह परियोजना … Read more

अमेरिका ने चीन पर लगाया 104% टैरिफ: क्या भारत पर होगा इसका कोई असर, दुनिया के लिए क्या मायने? जानें

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अमेरिका ने हाल ही में चीन से आयातित स्टील और एल्युमिनियम पर 104% टैरिफ बढ़ाने का ऐलान किया है। यह कदम चीन के साथ व्यापार संघर्ष को और तेज कर सकता है, लेकिन इसका असर सिर्फ अमेरिका-चीन तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा। भारत समेत पूरी दुनिया की अर्थव्यवस्था पर इसके गंभीर परिणाम हो सकते हैं। भारत पर प्रभाव: फायदे और … Read more

“Economics Will Defeat Trump: India Must Strengthen Trade with Trusted Allies”

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Despite Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and trade wars, the fundamental laws of economics will ultimately prevail. Trump’s “America First” agenda—marked by steep tariffs, dismantling multilateral trade deals, and economic unilateralism—is unsustainable in the long run. Global economics thrives on interdependence, and prolonged protectionism risks backfiring, even on the U.S. economy. In this context, India must deepen … Read more