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‘America shooting itself in the foot’: US Senators Wyden, Paul oppose 100% tariffs on India, China

US senators oppose Trump’s 100% tariffs on India and China.

US senators oppose Trump’s 100% tariffs on India and China. US senators opposed tariffs in a Russia sanctions debate, affecting India’s growing reliance on Russian energy amid West Asia conflict. Why the US Senate Tariff Debate Matters A debate in the US Senate has drawn attention in India because it could reshape the economic relationship […]

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Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13, search continues

Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13 continues

Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13 continues A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto region on Kyushu island late Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 13 people and injuring many. In Kumamoto, the damage has been severe enough to collapse part of a shopping mall, damage a factory chimney, derail a train, and shake people

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India, others at risk of up to 100% tariffs as US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also The US Senate advanced the Russia sanctions bill during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Capitol visit, raising potential 100% tariff risks for India. The Senate’s move on the Russia sanctions bill puts India in a difficult and very practical bind. It is not

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US imposes tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns.

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns. The United States is India’s second-largest trading partner and its biggest export destination, making the move economically significant. The new US tariff move is a warning shot, but not a shutdown of the India–US trade relationship. Washington has lowered the rate for India from the earlier

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Trump hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The White House said Canada’s policies unfairly disadvantaged American exporters while favouring other international trading partners. The move, framed by the White House as a response to Canada’s “discriminatory treatment” of American exports, is set to hit a wide range of goods and revive fears of a broader

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US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

US approves Iranian oil sales, raising hopes for peace

US approves Iranian oil sales, raising hopes for peace For nearly half a century, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by suspicion, hostility, and an almost impenetrable wall of sanctions. But on Monday, something remarkable happened in Washington—a crack appeared in that wall, not through force or confrontation, but through

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Cuba prez Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms for investments

Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Announces Economic Reforms to Boost Investments

Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Announces Economic Reforms to Boost Investments Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Unveils Economic Reforms to Attract Investments Fuel Shortages, Food Insecurity Drive Cuba’s Economic Reforms Fuel Shortages and Food Insecurity Spur Cuba’s Reforms Díaz-Canel Announces Major Economic Reforms: ‘Time to Change’ as Cuba Faces Fuel Crisis and US Pressure HAVANA – In a significant policy shift

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High fuel costs weigh on Indian aviation sector recovery: Report

High fuel prices slow Indian aviation’s path to recovery

High fuel prices slow Indian aviation’s path to recovery Indian airlines face turbulence as overseas travel slows The skies above India, usually a vibrant tapestry of contrails and bustling terminals, are currently navigating through an unprecedented storm of geopolitical and economic proportions. It is not a mere meteorological tempest, but rather the heavy, lingering shadow

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Commercial LPG price up Rs 42 per 19-kg cylinder; domestic rates unchanged

Commercial LPG gets costlier; household cylinder prices stay unchanged.

Commercial LPG gets costlier; household cylinder prices stay unchanged. Delhi commercial LPG price rises by Rs 42. New Delhi — Restaurant and hotel kitchens will feel the pinch this month after commercial LPG prices rose on Monday, June 1, while household gas bills remain steady for now. Industry sources said the price of a 19-kg

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Geopolitical tensions biggest threat to India’s growth: RBI Annual Report

RBI warns global tensions threaten India’s steady growth momentum

RBI warns global tensions threaten India’s steady growth momentum RBI says geopolitical risks now cloud global growth outlook The Reserve Bank of India’s Annual Report for 2025–26 arrives at a moment when headlines are dominated by conflict, commodity gyrations and anxious markets. Read closely, however, the report offers a quieter, steadier message: India’s economy is

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