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‘Announcement signals strong political will’: Industry experts, politicians laud India-US trade deal

Leaders and industry experts welcome the landmark deal, which cuts tariffs on Indian goods, boosts Make in India initiatives, and opens new avenues for economic growth and innovation Go to Source Read More

‘Do not vote… it’s rigged’: Hasina’s son gives call to boycott Bangladesh election

Sajeeb Ahmed Joy, son of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on Monday alleged that the upcoming election in Bangladesh will be “rigged” and called on citizens to boycott the vote Go to Source Read More

‘Big thanks on behalf of 1.4 bn Indians’: PM Modi hails Trump’s cut of tariffs on Made in India goods to 18%

The agreement also includes rollback of the additional 25% US tariff on India’s Russian oil purchases, boosting bilateral trade and energy cooperation Go to Source Read More

Trump says US, India agree to trade deal; reciprocal tariff cut to 18%

Trump on Monday said the United States and India had agreed to a trade deal aimed at lowering reciprocal tariffs, announcing a cut in Washington’s tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent following a phone call with PM Modi. Read More

Hungary challenges EU ban on Russian gas at top court

Hungary said on Monday it has asked the European Union’s top court to annul a new law banning the import of Russian gas into the bloc, filing the legal challenge within hours of the measure taking effect Go to Source Read More

‘Stay tuned…’: Trump speaks to PM Modi, says US envoy Sergio Gor amid trade tensions

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X, sharing a photo of the two leaders and adding, “STAY TUNED…” Go to Source Read More

Trump Fed pick tanks cryptos: Bitcoin at 10-month low, Ether down 4%

Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair triggers a sharp crypto selloff, with Bitcoin tumbling below $78,000 and broader digital assets extending losses amid stronger dollar and higher rate expectations Go to Source Read More

‘Pakistan can’t face us’: Baloch rebel group releases video of woman ‘fidayeen’ in deadly Gwadar attack

BLA has released a video showing a woman ‘fidayeen’ (suicide attacker) who took part in one of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province over the weekend. The footage captures Hawa Baloch firing at Pakistani security forces. Read More