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September 26, 2025 9:10 AM

Stocks slump as Trump slaps new tariffs, Fed cut bets recede

Shares in Asia slid on Friday, with pharmaceutical companies hit hard after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs and as traders pared bets of sharp U.S. rate cuts following stronger-than-expected economic data. Tru...

September 26, 2025 4:51 PM

Trump slaps fresh US tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and furniture

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100% duties on branded drugs and 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into force next week. Tariffs have been a f...

September 25, 2025 10:54 PM

Dubai Unveils 15km Driverless Transport Zone in Push for Smart Mobility

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of the Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ), a 15-kilometer dedicated corridor for driverless vehicles and marine transport, set to become operational in early 2026. The initiative, unveil...

September 25, 2025 10:42 PM

Govt committed to bridge digital divide, boost local telecom manufacturing: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Telecom Secretary Dr. Neeraj Mittal, chaired a meeting on Thursday with representatives from Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and the Original ...

September 25, 2025 7:39 PM

GeM launches Vigilance Awareness Week campaign to promote transparency in public procurement

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rolled out a special campaign during Vigilance Awareness Week titled “GeM Ki Sunien, Satark Rahein, Zimmedar Banein”, reaffirming its commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical practices in public procur...

September 25, 2025 4:30 PM

Indian stock market ends lower amid profit booking, IT sector selling

Indian equity markets extended their bearish momentum for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by profit booking, persistent foreign fund outflows, and selling pressure in IT stocks. The Sensex closed at 81,159.68, down 555.95 points...

September 25, 2025 11:29 AM

World Food India 2025 set to open in New Delhi, highlighting India’s food sector growth

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) launched World Food India (WFI) in 2017 as its flagship international platform to promote India’s food sector and attract global investment. After successful editions in 2023 and 2024, the fourth e...

September 25, 2025 10:11 AM

Sensex falls 180 points as US visa restrictions weigh on market sentiment

Indian stock market opened lower on Thursday, marking a fifth consecutive decline as continued foreign fund outflows and US visa restrictions kept investors on edge. At the start of trading, the BSE Sensex fell over 180 points to 81,574.31, while th...

September 25, 2025 10:01 AM

India, Australia ink Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products

India and Australia on Wednesday signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products, a step expected to boost trade and open new avenues for farmers and exporters in both countries. The agreement was signed at Vanijya Bhavan, New Del...

September 24, 2025 7:56 PM

Smartphone exports in August have increased, not declined; industry counters flawed inferences and misleading conclusions

India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), India’s premier industry body for mobile phones, electronics, and semiconductors manufacturing, regularly publishes production and export data, which corresponds with the government data on elect...

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