Ajay Bhutoria, Former Advisor to ex-US President Joe Biden, said that imposition of an annual fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visas is a " bold step" by the Trump administration to uplift senior citizens.
The imposition of a 50 per cent tariff hike by the United States (US) on the imports from India weighed on domestic financial conditions in August, with equity markets taking the biggest blow, according to a report by Crisil.
The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, following the government's imposition of a ban on major social media platforms, citing concerns over tax revenue and cybersecurity.
The Nepali Army on Wednesday announced the imposition of prohibitory orders and continuation of the nationwide curfew in response to the escalating unrest driven by the Gen Z-led protest in various parts of the country.
Leading geopolitical expert David Goldwyn has backed India's firm stance against US President Donald Trump's imposition of steep tariffs, asserting that New Delhi is "right to continue to exercise its sovereignty."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has backed the imposition of tariffs on countries maintaining economic ties with Russia, saying it is the "right idea" in the face of continued aggression by Moscow.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (local time) signalled that Washington is considering "all possible options" for the imposition of sanctions against Russia following a surge in its strikes against Ukraine since last week, describing Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions as
The loss incurred due to the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Indian textile exports to the United States (US) may be offset by a surge in exports to the United Kingdom (UK), buoyed by the recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said CareEdge Ratings in a report.
The Commerce Ministry on Thursday said the recent imposition of 50 per cent tariffs by the United States will have a short-term impact on India's exports, particularly in sectors such as textiles, chemicals, and machinery. However, it asserted that the long-term effect on overall trade an
"... When we boycott their products, they will suffer losses from that... In the current situation, it is necessary that we stop using American products... We must do this as soon as possible..." Prasad told ANI.
Business leaders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan [PoGB] have raised serious concerns over the suspension of the Pakistan-China border trade and the imposition of new customs policies, calling the move an "injustice" and a violation of their internationally recognised rights.