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Donald Trump calls Harvard a joke, labels university's hiring process Radical Left
Washington DC, April 16: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticised Harvard University, denouncing its hiring practices as "woke" and "Radical Left." He went on to call the institution a "joke" and added that the university should not be considered on any list of the "World's Great Universities or Colleges."
Trump Jr or Erik likely to visit India by June: Trump Towers Indian partner Kalpesh Mehta
New Delhi, 16 April: Donald Trump Jr or Erik Trump, son of US President Donald Trump is expected to visit India to see the development of Trump Tower in Gurugram, said Kalpesh Mehta, Founder of Tribeca Developers, on the sidelines of the launch of a second Trump Tower in Gurugram in partnership with Smart World Developers.
Gold hits new all-time high at Rs 95,435 amid trade war concerns
New Delhi, April 16: Gold prices hit a new record high in India on Wednesday, with the yellow metal trading at Rs 95,435 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).
Ask US side for specific tax rate figures: China reacts to 245% tariff levied by US
Beijing, April 16: Reacting to the White House's statement claiming China now faces up to 245 per cent tariffs on imports to the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said they should ask the US side for the "specific tax rate figures."
China now faces up to 245% tariffs from US: White House
Washington DC, April 16: China's retaliatory actions have resulted in up to a 245 per cent tariff on imports to the United States, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. Prior to the latest revision, a 145 per cent tariff was being levied on Chinese exports to the United States.
South Korea to boost shipbuilding, energy cooperation with US for tariff negotiations: Trade Minister
Seoul, April 16: South Korea will work to bolster its cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors, Seoul's trade minister said Wednesday, ahead of upcoming negotiations over US import tariffs.
Biden slams Trump administration for 'deliberate cruelty' in shrinking retiree benefits agency
Washington, April 16: In first public remarks after leaving the White House, former US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused the Donald Trump administration of “deliberate cruelty” in downsizing the federal agency that disburses post-retirement benefits to retirees.
Here is what 'Home Alone 2' director Chris Columbus has to say about Trump cameo in film
Washington, April 15: Director Chris Columbus talked about his decision to include US President Donald Trump in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'. Columbus said he would like to cut the seven-second cameo from the 1992 movie, but worries he will be deported by the Trump administration, reported Deadline.
US Envoy Witkoff: A deal with Iran will only be completed if it is a Trump deal
Tehran, April 15: US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff posted on X (formerly Twitter), outlining his stance on the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Witkoff emphasised that any final deal with Iran must align with President Trump's vision for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East.
India, US likely to ink first tranche of trade pact before Fall deadline
New Delhi, April 15: India and US are working to sign the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to bring down tariffs before the agreed timeline of the fall of 2025 as the the terms of reference for the pact have already been finalised.
There are both concerns and opportunities over reciprocal tariffs: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi, April 15: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Tuesday said that reciprocal tariffs are both a challenge and an opportunity for India with the government negotiating a bilateral trade deal with the US.
Sensex to touch 82,000 by December 2025, Morgan Stanley lowers earlier target of 93,000
New Delhi, April 15: Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has revised its target for India's benchmark stock index, BSE Sensex, lowering it from 93,000 to 82,000 for December 2025.
Indian stock market cheers US tariffs relief; Sensex jumps 1,578 points
Mumbai, April 15: Indian stock markets saw a strong rally on Tuesday as benchmark indices surged over the 90-day reciprocal tariffs relief by the US administration, amid similar relief likely for the automotive sector.
Trump presidency driving falling support for Australian opposition ahead of election: Polls
Canberra, April 15: Australians' view of US President Donald Trump is driving a drop in support for opposition leader Peter Dutton ahead of the nation's general election, according to new polling.
NASA sacks Indian-origin DEI chief Neela Rajendra following Trump's executive order
Washington, April 15: Neela Rajendra, the Indian-origin head of NASA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, has been officially dismissed from her position in compliance with US President Donald Trump's sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling DEI initiatives across all federal agencies.
Sensex, Nifty surge over 2 pc as positive global cues boost investors' sentiment
Mumbai, April 15: India's frontline equity indices on Tuesday surged in a massive bull rally in the early trade, as positive global cues improved investors' sentiment.
Federal funding frozen for Harvard after clash with Trump administration
Washington, April 15: Harvard University is facing a major financial setback after the Donald Trump administration imposed a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding, following the university's refusal to comply with a list of sweeping demands related to governance, campus policies, and civil rights enforcement.
Pete Marocco, key figure in USAID overhaul, leaves State Department
Washington DC, April 14: Pete Marocco, who played a key role in overseeing the drastic reduction of foreign aid and the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Donald Trump administration, has departed from the State Department, officials said on Monday, The New York Times reported.
US dollar falls for 5th straight day amid tariff tensions
New Delhi, April 14: The US dollar fell 0.7 per cent on Monday -- marking its fifth day of decline in a row. It pushed the DXY index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a group of major currencies, to its lowest level in three years.
South Korean industry minister to visit US for tariff negotiations
Seoul, April 14: Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun could visit the United States as early as next week for negotiations with Washington over its reciprocal tariffs, a government official here said on Monday.
Goldman Sachs cuts China stock market targets again amid US trade tensions
Mumbai, April 14: Goldman Sachs has once again lowered its targets for major Chinese stock indexes, citing growing trade tensions between the US and China.
Separate tariffs coming on smartphones, chips imports: US Commerce Secretary
Washington, April 13: A day after the US exempted electronics imports, including semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday the country is set to launch "separate tariffs" for imports of smartphones, computers, semiconductors, and other components in the next one to two months.
US President Trump exempts phones, computers and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Washington, DC, April 13: The Trump administration in the US has exempted electronics like phones, computers and other electronics from the reciprocal tariffs imposed on other nations, including China, The Hill reported.
Gold prices hit record high amid global uncertainty
New Delhi, April 13: Gold prices jumped over 6.5 per cent this week, reaching a record high of $3,237 per troy ounce.
US tariff war with China is of significant strategic imperative, unlikely to wane off soon: Prabhudas Lilladher
New Delhi, April 13: Financial advisory firm Prabhudas Lilladher asserted that US tariff war with China is of significant strategic imperative and is unlikely to wane off soon, even if the US enters into bilateral trade agreements with various countries. According to the financial advisory firm, the current tariff stand-off will impact supply chains, global growth and money flow through first half of 2026 which could shave off 0.5 per cent from global GDP and result in increased volatility in commodities and currencies.
US-Iran hold talks in Muscat to resolve differences through dialogue and diplomacy
Washington DC, April 13: US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Muscat, where the former conveyed US President Donald Trump's resolve for settling the differences between the two countries through "dialogue and diplomacy," the White House said in a statement on Saturday.
Korean currency volatility hits record high amid Trump tariff shock wave
Seoul, April 13: Volatility in South Korea's foreign exchange market surged to its highest level last week since the country extended trading hours for the won–US dollar market, data showed on Sunday.
US says talks with Iran 'very positive'
Washington, April 13: The White House on Saturday said the first round of talks with Iranians, which took place in Muscat, Oman, were “very positive and constructive”.
Bangladesh: Pro-Palestine protestors take out massive rally, slam Israel and US
Dhaka, April 12: Thousands of protestors gathered in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Saturday under the banner of 'March for Gaza', expressing solidarity with Palestine and slamming the United States for backing Israel.
India needs to expand its ambitions to consider FTA with US: Ashley Tellis
New Delhi, April 12: Ashley J Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment For International Peace, said that India needs to expand its ambition to really consider at some point a greed trade agreement with the US. He noted that a remarkable change has taken place in Indian policy on trade agreements in recent years.
White House replaces Obama's portrait with Trump's assassination attempt picture
Washington DC, April 12: A new portrait of President Donald Trump was swapped with that of former President Barack Obama in the hallway of the White House on Friday (local time).
Experts flag decline in US soft power under Trump, warn of global implications at Carnegie Summit
New Delhi, April 12: Amid the tariff announcements and how US President Donald Trump's administration is handling the major global affairs, experts discuss damage to the US soft power over certain regions and its implications for global security and alliances.
China trying to 'outlast' Trump's trade war, pressure US allies to 'hedge'
Washington, April 12: China seeks to "outlast" an escalating trade war with the United States and keep pressure on U.S. allies to "hedge," a former US diplomat said, as President Donald Trump's imposition of new tariffs and Beijing's retaliation have sharply raised tensions between the two superpowers.
India, US likely to sign trade pact within 90-day tariff-pause period
New Delhi, April 11: The first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be concluded within the tariff-pause period of 90 days fixed by the Donald Trump administration, according to official sources.
Who's going to pay price to bring back manufacturing in US, asks Biocon MD amid possibility of tariffs on pharma
New Delhi, April 11: Siddharth Mittal, CEO and Managing Director of Biocon Limited, on Friday questioned who would pay the price to shift their establishments to the US where pharma manufacturing costs are higher than in India and China.
Sensex jumps over 1,300 points after Trump pauses tariffs till July 9
New Delhi, April 11: The Sensex witnessed a sharp rally of more than 1,300 points on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on trade tariffs for most countries, including India.
Seoul shares end lower on escalating US-China tariff row
Seoul, April 11: South Korean stocks finished lower on Friday amid an intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China stemming from Washington's reciprocal tariff scheme. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
No clear winner: Xi Jinping reacts as China hikes tariffs on US goods to 125 pc
Beijing, April 11: There is no winner in a tariff war, and going against the world will only result in self-isolation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez here on Friday.
Sensex, Nifty open higher after Trump pauses tariffs till July 9
Mumbai, April 11: Indian equity market opened in the green on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced to pause reciprocal tariffs on the country till July 9.
US Energy Secretary lauds UAE as 'strategic partner' in energy, AI
Abu Dhabi, April 11: The US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, emphasised the strong and growing strategic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technology during his visit to the UAE.