April 8, 2025 6:47 AM

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Trump warns 50% tariff on Chinese goods unless 34% countermeasure withdrawn

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will implement an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods imported into the U.S. unless China withdraws its countermeasures. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said that the extra tariff would be imposed on Chinese good...

April 8, 2025 6:45 AM

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President Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S. will engage in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program. He also issued a warning to Tehran, stating that it would face significant danger if the talks fail. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office...

April 8, 2025 6:41 AM

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Russia, China slam US tariff hikes amid escalating global economic tensions

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticised the United States for its sweeping tariff hikes, accusing it of undermining global economic stability. Peskov said during a daily briefing yesterday that Russia is closely monitoring the current situation, which remains highly volatile and emotionally ch...

April 7, 2025 10:35 PM

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Former Deputy PM of Nepal Rabi Lamichhane sent to Rupandehi Prison

President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Gorkha Media Network's then Managing Director, Rabi Lamichhane, has been sent to the District Prison of Rupandehi. The former Deputy PM and Home Minister was presented to the District Court, Rupandehi, Monday morning and sent to the prison following th...

April 7, 2025 10:31 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu Honoured with Key to City of Lisbon

President Droupadi Murmu attended the ceremony to deliver the city key of honour. The ceremony is being organized by the Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Manuel, to present the key of the city in her honour. The Key to the City of Lisbon is the highest honour accorded by the city of Lisbon.   The president, ...

April 7, 2025 10:12 PM

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Asian Markets Crash as US-China Trade Tensions Spark Recession Fears

Major Asian stocks witnessed a bloodbath today, hitting multi-year lows, as concerns over a potential global recession intensified amid escalating trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies, the US and China. Meanwhile, the massive sell-off was also triggered by US President Donald Tru...

April 7, 2025 10:07 PM

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Indigenous EV Wireless Chargers to Be Commercialised Soon: MeitY Secretary

Indigenous wireless chargers for electric vehicles with the ability to charge 90 percent of the battery in three hours will become a reality soon. CDAC and VNIT Nagpur’s technology has been transferred to an Indian firm to develop commercially.   The secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Info...

April 7, 2025 10:03 PM

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Rupee Falls 61 Paise to 85.84 Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 61 paise to close at 85 rupees and 84 paise against the US dollar amid global market turmoil fuelled by escalating trade tensions. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trad...

April 7, 2025 10:01 PM

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RCB Set 222-Run Target for Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

In IPL T20 Cricket, Royal Challengers Bangalore set a victory target of 222 runs for Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. RCB scored 221 runs for 6 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Earlier, the Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field.