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A worsening US-Canada trade dispute could push up the cost of toilet paper and other paper products, as new tariffs threaten supply chains and raise raw-material costs.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified after two vessels were reportedly targeted in the strategic waterway, while US President Donald Trump said he is facing a major decision over whether to resume large-scale military action against Iran.
India’s second-largest tractor manufacturer, TAFE, plans to invest up to ₹1,250 crore in a new north India manufacturing plant as the company expands capacity to meet rising domestic and export demand.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has warned that the German automaker is facing a “more than critical” situation as it battles weak demand, overcapacity and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers. The company is considering major cost-cutting measures and job reductions, while plant closures remain under discussion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on Saturday for a two-nation Central Asia visit, where Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev personally received him at the airport. Modi will later travel to Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit.
Union Minister JP Nadda met a delegation of reservation-reform activists after the August 21 Jantar Mantar protest. Activist Ajeet Bharti criticised the meeting, alleging that the government's outreach failed to address the movement's core demands.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” escalating tensions with Canada amid a worsening trade dispute and new US tariffs.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to maintain pressure on Russia during his first official visit to Ukraine, as Moscow warns Britain over its decision to share missile technology with Kyiv.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has announced three free LPG cylinders annually for low-income families, free bus travel for transgender persons and an expanded free travel scheme for women.
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content on petrol pump nozzles and fuel receipts, allowing the petitioner to approach the concerned High Court.
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting the use of the Equal Earth map projection, which more accurately represents Africa’s vast landmass and challenges the long-standing dominance of the Mercator map.
The US national average diesel price has crossed $6 a gallon for the first time, adding pressure to trucking, farming, shipping and food prices as the Iran conflict, Russian refinery disruptions and tighter global fuel supplies squeeze the market.
