Separate tariffs coming on smartphones, chips imports: US Commerce Secretary

IANS | April 13, 2025 9:29 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) A day after the US exempted electronics imports, including semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday the country is set to launch "separate tariffs" for imports of smartphones, computers, semiconductors, and other components in the next one to two months.

India, Germany pledge to boost ties in science, technology & innovation (Ld)

IANS | April 13, 2025 7:38 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India and Germany reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation during a high-level meeting on Sunday between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Minister-President of the German State of Bavaria, Markus Soder.

FDI in India’s pharma sector crosses Rs 19,134 crore during 2024-25

IANS | April 13, 2025 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of Rs 11,888 crore from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, apart from which 13 FDI proposals worth Rs 7,246.40 crore for brownfield projects during 2024-25 have been approved, taking the total FDI to Rs 19,134.4 crore, according to figures compiled by the Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Piyush Goyal urges construction industry to adopt best practices

IANS | April 13, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday urged the construction industry to adopt best practices in sustainability, focus on clean and green construction, and work towards earthquake-resistant and modular infrastructure.