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Trump signs new order on tariffs - India's 25%, Pakistan 19%, Bangladesh 2
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
United States President Donald Trump has signed the fresh executive order imposing revised tariffs for 70 countries, including India and Pakistan in a move that is expected to further strain global trade relations.
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"I expect your immediate action": Trump to Novartis CEO on drug pricing
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump warned Novartis to cut drug prices within 60 days or face federal action. He demanded Most Favored Nation pricing for Medicaid and new drugs, and urged profit returns to American patients. Trump said delays could lead to contract termination and Justice Departmen
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Bangladesh secures 20 percent tariff rate after final talks with US, Yunus
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh secured a 20% U.S. tariff rate, protecting its key apparel sector after complex talks. The deal includes buying U.S. goods like wheat and planes, avoiding a 35% tariff. Officials say it boosts Bangladesh's trade ties, economic strength, and access to the U.S. market.
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DMK MP Tiruchi Siva moves Rule 267 notice to discuss ongoing voter list re
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"I seek your consent under Rule 267 of the 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States' to suspend Rules 15, 23, and 51, and any other business listed under any other Rule in the revised List of Business, for August 1 2025, to discuss the following issue of urgent
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Trump signs executive order to raise tariffs on key trading partners citin
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order adjusting tariff rates on several countries to address trade deficits, citing national security concerns. It replaces earlier rates, imposes penalties for transshipment, and will be enforced by trade and customs officials starting seven
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh moves Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha, se
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh moved a Suspension of Business notice in the Upper House on Friday and demanded a discussion on the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States.
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'Coolly, calmly and collectively forge a deal that is good for America, go
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
American diplomat and the President of the US-India Business Council, Atul Keshap, spoke on the decision by the United States to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India and said that the two countries should calmly forge a deal which benefits them both.
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"Firmly believe people-to-people ties at heart of India-US partnership": I
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, on Thursday announced the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres across the United States, aimed at expanding access to consular services for the Indian diaspora.
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Union Cabinet approves four multi-tracking railway projects, PM Modi says
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a significant step which will help decongest the railway network and reduce logistics cost, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved four multitracking projects covering 13 districts across six states with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the decision is pa
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US, European allies condemn Iran's threats on foreign soil, call for end t
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a joint statement released by the US Department of State on Thursday (local time), the governments said they are "united in opposition" to Iran's operations overseas, which reportedly include assassination plots, abductions, and coordinated harassment campaigns.
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India has not been a great global actor: US Treasury Secy
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has blamed India for "slow-rolling things" in the talks for a Free Trade Agreement and said "the whole trade team has been frustrated with them".
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Union Cabinet approves four multi-tracking railway projects across six sta
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a significant decision which will help decongest the railway network and reduce logistics cost, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved four multitracking projects covering 13 districts across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha,
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