Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa: One cleared, hundreds await as $1 million residency plan rolls out

The United States has approved only one applicant so far under President Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa programme. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the visa programme will offer US residency in exchange for a $1 million fee.Testifying before a US House committee on Thursday, Lutnick said that the identity of the approved applicant was…

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Global price shock: RBI warns of ‘second-round effects’ amid West Asia tensions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned that possible second-round effects, where supply shocks could transform into demand-side pressures, require careful and continuous assessment amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to the April edition of its bulletin.The bulletin noted that while the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has provided some breather…

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France Ends Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Travellers | Business

Good news for travellers: France scraps transit visa for Indian passport holders France has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals with effect from April 10, the French Embassy in India announced on Thursday.Indian nationals holding ordinary passports are no longer required to obtain an airport transit visa when passing through the international…

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India a ‘tough nut to crack’: US Trade Representative makes big statement as 3-day trade deal talks conclude

A ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20 struck down the reciprocal tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. (AI image) India-US trade deal: The Indian delegation’s visit to America for trade deal talks has concluded and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called New Delhi a ‘tough nut to crack’. The…

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High import dependence: India’s crude oil production falls for 11th consecutive year; gas also sees a dip

The sustained fall in domestic production has pushed up reliance on imports. (AI image) Highlighting import dependence, India’s crude oil output has declined for the eleventh year in a row in 2025–26. Natural gas production has also slipped for the second consecutive year. The decline in output was largely due to depletion in older fields…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex down over 600 points; Nifty50 below 24,250 as oil prices rise

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a weak to negative note on Thursday (23rd April 2026), tracking sharp weakness in GIFT Nifty and cautious global cues. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,200, down by nearly 160 points, indicating a gap-down start for domestic benchmark indices. The decline reflects profit booking after the…

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Godrej Group’s Ambitious Plans: Aiming for Leadership in Key Industries | India Business News

MUMBAI: Two years after one of India’s most storied business dynasties, Godrej Group, split, Godrej Industries Group (GIG) is targeting 15% annual growth over five years and preparing to list more businesses as incoming chairman Pirojsha Godrej charts its next phase.GIG, with sales of Rs 57,300 crore, also plans to expand a nascent pet care…

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