Why India should rethink its opposition to WTO plurilateral dealsThe 14th WTO ministerial conference highlighted a divide between multilateralism and plurilateralism. India advocates for multilateralism b...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India-US trade negotiators to begin four-day talks on June 1India and the US are holding crucial trade talks in New Delhi. Chief negotiators will finalize details of an interim trade agreement. This ...
31 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Delhi HC rejects Pernod Ricard's plea against denial of L1 liquor licenceThe Delhi High Court has rejected Pernod Ricard's plea for an L1 wholesale liquor licence. The French spirits giant faced denial due to a p...
29 May, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Resurgent Rajasthan Royals rely on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Archer to upstage power-packed Sunrisers HyderabadRajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad clash in a high-stakes IPL Eliminator. Sunrisers Hyderabad carry momentum and a psychological edge...
27 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
How to manage the rupee while protecting growthFirst, on the rupee, one of the most effective ways to stabilise the currency is to improve the flow of foreign exchange into the country. ...
24 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI orderThe Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of domina...
24 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Estonia to be gateway to northern Europe for India, says Indian envoyIndia's Ambassador to Estonia, Ashish Sinha, highlights Estonia's potential as a gateway to northern European markets for Indian businesses...
23 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: 'Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are...' Life lessons on true happiness, human nature and peace by India's the father of the nationQuote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi highlights harmony between thoughts, words, and actions. The message explains how true happiness connect...
16 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India-EU strategic partnership gained decisive new momentum, says Nirmala Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that the 16th India-EU Summit held in New Delhi this J...
09 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
EU envoy seeks investment liberalisation chapter in FTA with India, early investment pact conclusionEuropean Union Ambassador Herve Delphin seeks an investment liberalization chapter and an early investment protection pact for the India-EU...
07 May, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST