US Slaps 125% Duty; Indian Solar Stocks Sink

US Slaps 125% Duty; Indian Solar Stocks Sink

Shares of Indian solar equipment makers tumbled on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary countervailing duties on solar imports from India and select Asian nations. The move triggered sharp selling across the sector, with investors reacting to the steep tariff measures aimed at offsetting alleged government subsidies. Waaree Energies Ltd dropped as…

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'Exiting not by choice': Indian founder sells startup in Sweden, returns to India calling immigration 'hostile' & 'dysfunctional'

‘Exiting not by choice’: Indian founder sells startup in Sweden, returns to India calling immigration ‘hostile’ & ‘dysfunctional’

An Indian entrepreneur in Sweden has stepped down as founder and CEO of his startup, sold the business, and returned to India, blaming what he described as a “hostile” and “dysfunctional” immigration system. Abhijith Nag Balasubramanya, who built a microgreens company in Skellefteå, said he was forced to leave the country after his case with…

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India-UK Free Trade Pact Likely to Take Effect in April 2026, 99% Indian Exports to Get Duty-Free Access

India and the United Kingdom are poised to take a major step in strengthening economic ties as the India-UK free trade agreement is likely to be implemented in April 2026, according to government sources. The landmark deal, formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), was signed in July 2025 after years of…

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Bharat Taxi app service offers 30% lower fares! How is it impacting Ola and Uber?

Henley Passport Index 2026: Indian passport ranking rises, now visa-free entry to so many countries

The Henley Passport Index 2026 is topped by Singapore, whose passport grants visa-free entry to 192 countries. Japan and South Korea are tied for second. Sweden and the United Arab Emirates are tied for third, with passports granting access to 186 destinations. Add informalnewz.com as a Preferred Source Passport Ranking: The Indian passport has seen…

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India rejects Pak claims of Indian link to Islamabad bombing

India rejects Pak claims of Indian link to Islamabad bombing

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reacted strongly to Pakistan’s allegations of an Indian link to the bombing at an Islamabad mosque that killed at least 31 people, saying the claims are both “baseless” and “pointless”. While describing the attack as “condemnable”, MEA said Pakistan should look within for the problems plaguing its…

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