Category: World
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Donald Trump announces 26% ‘discounted reciprocal tariff’ on India
As he announced the tariffs, the U.S. President held up a chart that indicated that India charged 56% tariffs “including currency manipulation and trade barriers,” and America would now charge India a “discounted reciprocal tariff” of 26%
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Tariffs are going to work out well between India-U.S., Modi is a very smart man: Donald Trump
Prime Minister Modi was here just recently, and we’ve always been very good friends, Trump said
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U.S. judge blocks expulsion of Indian scholar detained over ‘Hamas ties’
U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles in Alexandria, Virginia, ordered that Badar Khan Suri ‘shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court issues a contrary order’
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A rally, some ruffled feathers, and the republic on the defensive as monarchy debate resurfaces in Nepal
On March 9, Gyanendra, who was dethroned in 2008, arrived in Kathmandu, sparking a rally calling for the monarchy’s return; the rally highlighted public frustration with the current republic system, reflecting dissatisfaction with political leaders who have failed to meet expectations; as monarchists call for the reinstatement of the institution, observers call for strengthening the…
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Canada’s Ontario Province slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S.
Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan; Quebec is also considering taking similar measures with electricity exports to the U.S.; about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well
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U.S. eyes zero tariff on cars in India trade deal as Tesla entry nears: sources
India is unlikely to relent to U.S. demands to reduce tariffs on auto imports to zero immediately, it has been priming the industry to prepare for a lower tariff regime and be open to competition
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They have a lot more money: Trump questions $21 million fund for voter turnout in India
Why are we giving $21 million to India? They have a lot more money, says U.S. President Donald Trump
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U.K. Chancellor backs third Heathrow runway, cuts regulation in a bid for growth
Rachel Reeves confirms that Trade and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds would visit New Delhi in February 2025 to restart talks for a Free Trade Agreement
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Does ‘blood money’ have a legal standing? | Explained
What does ‘blood money’ mean? How does it figure in Islamic Sharia law? Do different Islamic nations have different rules with respect to determining the amount of money to be paid to the victim’s family by the accused? What does ‘plea bargaining’ in India mean?
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U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leads resolution for Tamil Language and Heritage Month
‘As a Tamil American, I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution honouring the Tamil language, heritage, and culture here at home in the United States and around the world,’ the release by Raja Krishnamoorthi added.