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China responds to Trump's 145 per cent tariffs, raises duties on US imports to 125 per cent
World | Apr 11, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTChina on Friday raised the tariff on US products to 125 per cent from 84 per cent, which it said will take effect on Saturday.
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'Indians deserved it': Rana told Headley, advocating 'Nishan-e-Haider' for 26/11 attackers, says US
World | Apr 11, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTIn a statement, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) said that Tahawwur Rana, in an intercepted conversation, told Headley that 'Indians deserved it' after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative in Europe? Slovakia may consider drive on same lines
World | Apr 11, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTOn the occasion of last year's World Environment Day, PM Modi announced the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, urging countrymen to plant a tree with their mother or in her name.
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Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese products bring Washington's duties to 145 per cent
World | Apr 11, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in his sweeping tariffs, excluding China. The latest 125 per cent tariff, along with the previously imposed 20 per cent duties, takes Washington's total levies to 145 per cent on several Chinese products.
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Tahawwur Rana to Abu Salem to Chhota Rajan: List of high-profile criminals India has brought back
World | Apr 10, 2025, 06:20 PM ISTIndia has signed extradition treaties with 48 countries/territories, while it has entered into extradition arrangements with 12 countries, according to an MHA document. As of December 2024, 23 fugitive criminals were brought back to India.
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EU to keep on hold its retaliatory tariffs for 90 days to match Trump's pause in duties: Report
World | Apr 10, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTFollowing Donald Trump's authorisation of a 90-day pause in his sweeping tariffs, the European Commission said on Thursday that it will put on hold its retaliatory duties on hold for 90 days to match Trump's decision.
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Michelle Obama opens up about divorce rumours with Barack Obama, says 'I was making a choice'
World | Apr 10, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTMichelle Obama, in conversation with actress Sophia Bush in the Work In Progress podcast, talked about the changes in her life after leaving the White House. She said, "I could have made a lot of these decisions years ago, but I didn't give myself that freedom."
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List of Trump's tariffs on top 50 nations: A look at originally threatened tariffs, current duties
World | Apr 10, 2025, 04:30 PM ISTIn the wake of declining global markets, Trump on Wednesday backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, saying countries were lining up to negotiate more favourable conditions.
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'Pressure, threats, blackmail are not right way': China responds to Trump's 125 per cent tariff
World | Apr 10, 2025, 05:14 PM ISTChina, in its latest response to Trump's 125 per cent tariff, has said that while it remains open to talks, "pressure, threats, and blackmail are not the right way to deal with Beijing."
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Pakistan issues first reaction over Tahawwur Rana's extradition, says 'he has not renewed...'
World | Apr 10, 2025, 05:04 PM ISTIn its statement, the Pakistan Foreign Office stated, “Tahawwur Rana has not renewed his Pakistani documents in the last two decades. His Canadian nationality is very clear."
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Why Trump singled-out China from his 90-day tariff pause on countries | EXPLAINED
World | Apr 10, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTChina has not been given any relief as US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause over his sweeping tariffs. The probable reason could be Beijing's decision to undertake tit-for-tat measures, imposing tariffs on US products, as Trump unleashed tariffs on America's trading partners.
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Trump's big claim: Israel to 'lead' strikes against Iran if Tehran doesn't give up nuclear programme
World | Apr 10, 2025, 11:34 AM ISTDonald Trump has remained vociferous against Iran's nuclear weapon programme as he recently warned it of unprecedented bombing if it fails to toe Washington's line.
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'Do not retaliate': White House warns nations after Trump's 125 per cent tariffs on China
World | Apr 10, 2025, 11:02 AM ISTIn the wake of the global market meltdown, Trump abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days; however, he raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125 per cent.
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Why India needs Rafale-M jets, how will its induction enhance Navy's strength in Indian Ocean?
Explainers | Apr 09, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTThe Rafale-M jets will give India an edge in the highly contested areas, including the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea and others, as they offer quick strike capability to the Indian Navy.
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India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh following Yunus' 'landlocked' Northeast remark
World | Apr 09, 2025, 08:00 PM ISTIndia has decided to terminate the transshipment facility for Bangladesh which allowed Dhaka smooth trade flows for its exports to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.
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China hits back with 84 per cent tariffs on all US imports following Trump's 104 per cent duty
World | Apr 09, 2025, 06:04 PM ISTChina, in its latest move, has slapped an 84 per cent tariff on all US products, media reports say. China's finance ministry, while announcing the latest move, asserted that the new charges will be effective from April 10.
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Forbes list of 7 cities with the most number of billionaires
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China: At least 20 dead as fire breaks out at nursing home in Hebei province
World | Apr 09, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTThe police have taken the person in charge of the nursing home into custody, and the investigation is underway to find the reason for the deadly fire that killed at least 20 people in China's Hebei province.
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India clears deal of 26 Rafales for Navy: Key features that distinguish it from IAF version
World | Apr 09, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTAccording to government sources, India has cleared a deal to buy 26 Rafale jets for the Indian Navy. The deal is likely to be sealed when the French Defence Minister comes to India later this month, a report claims.
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Brussels police arrest Marco Rubio's bodyguard over ‘erratic’ behaviour, brawling with cops: Report
World | Apr 09, 2025, 12:43 PM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio became physically aggressive with the staff and the hotel manager while they persuaded him to return to his room, according to a report. Later, Brussels Police arrested him.