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Growing economic pressure could push Trump to accept a compromise on the Strait, say experts

Under Trumps directive, imported polysilicon derivatives, including silicon wafers, photovoltaic cells and solar modules, will be subject to 15% tariffs, beginning Dec. 4. The president signed the proclamation on Thursday.

Data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and financial companies i

The quake, recorded at 10:38 a.m. local time, was located about 21 km (13 miles) southwest of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, at a depth of 10 km, says PHIVOLCS initial advisory

The expanded vetting reportedly targets foreign journalists and other visa applicants as the US steps up immigration and national security checks.

The president says new executive actions seek to curb automatic citizenship by birth, months after the US Supreme Court upheld broad birthright protections.

Government-backed funding strengthens Akasa Air's finances as the airline expands operations and remains focused on long-term growth and future public listing.

The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 which could lead to imposing a Merchant Discount Rate on the Unified Payment Interface

The UAE has been so successful in getting its crude out of the Persian Gulf that Vortexa estimates it was the only Middle Eastern producer to reach pre-war levels of seaborne exports in June and July

US President reiterates positive view of negotiations; deal on Strait of Hormuz said to be imminent

The bank has stood apart from regional counterparts ranging from Indonesia to Australia by keeping policy on hold since the Iran conflict erupted.

A proposed temporary shipping route could ease disruptions in the key energy corridor, though Tehran says a full reopening will depend on US actions.

But the agreement is likely to be contingent on the US lifting its blockade on Iran's ports.

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They continued to buy for the 3rd month in a row, accumulating a net of 51 tonnes, led by Poland and China

The arrangement is intended to restore the ceasefire between the US and Iran, which collapsed last month, and pave the way for the resumption of negotiations with Tehran, including its nuclear programme

The repo rate has been unchanged in the last 3 RBI Monetary Policy meets and the neutral stance has been maintained since June 2025 in the past 7 RBI MPC meets

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equity benchmarks closed lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the RBI's policy decision, while adjustments to the new F&O closing-auction mechanism and rising crude oil prices added to market volatility and weighed on sentiment.

EV demand remains strong, supported by government policy and the positive total cost of ownership for electric vehicles, the company said

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Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations will focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme.

The 25 states moved the US Court of International Trade on Monday against the Trump administration for again implementing tariffs on several countries, contending that it will raise costs for consumers and businesses nationwide.

Ravichandran stated that while the current Chennai airport meets the citys needs, a second airport will be necessary in the medium term

Stresses on need to revisit the policy governing key resources such as water

Trump suggested a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be close, and said he would also continue to pursue a path to end Irans nuclear program

Heavy rains also forced closures of many schools across the state, while the government postponed a state-level teacher recruitment exam

Sensex trading at 78,719.67, up 625.03 points or 0.80%, and the Nifty 50 at 24,588.35, up 204.75 points or 0.84%, as of 1.30 PM

Temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz being discussed with Oman: Iran

Production has declined from a peak of 6.31 billion kg in CS21 to an estimated 4.95 billion kg in CS26, while imports have tripled from 0.26 billion kg to 0.80 billion kg

Rate nearly double the 1970-2015 average; 1.5C threshold could be breached before 2030 if trend continues

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A proposal to amend the SEZ Act could boost MRO, defence, engineering and IT services by allowing INR payments for services to domestic clients

The CM said that despite the reduction in rainfall since the previous day, people should be vigilant, especially in the hilly areas

PNBs capital adequacy improved to 18.13% as on June 30, 2026, compared to 17.5% at the end of the first quarter of the previous fiscal year

Turning crop residue from a seasonal pollution crisis into a reliable clean energy feedstock could reshape rural incomes, energy security, and Indias climate commitments, if policy and infrastructure catch up with the opportunity

A single platform-observed flood, heatwave, landslide or drought can replace slow field surveys, putting money in farmers hands within days instead of seasons

The next phase of Indian agriculture should help India nourish itself and biofortified crops offer us an opportunity

An officer belonging to the 1987 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Rao has held key leadership positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units

Strengthening El Nio and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could intensify heat and rainfall extremes across India, says the WMO

Maharashtra has the policy framework, institutional capacity and agricultural diversity to move ahead

The closed stations include Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO and Delhi Gate

The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, cleared a proposal to promulgate an ordinance amending the Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016.

One important reason for rise in registrations is easier process announced last September by the GST Council.

Former WB CM Mamta Banerjee did not allow two newly constructed ESIC hospitals to run for 4 years, denying people access to healthcare facilities, said Ministry sources

The appointments are aimed at strengthening power utilities and improving operational efficiency across generation, transmission and distribution networks

The veteran directors body will be laid to rest with full state honours at his farmhouse, located between Devadhanapatti and Batlagundu

He further informed that the monumental task on the ground is being executed by a formidable force of government personnel

Chennai risks losing second airport facility despite land acquisition progress under previous regime

Priced at 3.7 lakh a vial; treatment regimen depends on the patients stage of cancer