International
US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on selected Canadian imports worth approximately $20 billion, escalating trade tensions between the neighbouring countries over automobiles, alcohol and agricultural products. Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods The new tariffs will take effect on August 19, following a 30-day implementation period. Products affected
International
Keir Starmer formally resigned as Britain’s prime minister on Monday, saying he was leaving office with “good grace” and pride in his government’s record as Andy Burnham prepared to take charge. Keir Starmer delivers farewell speech Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said his work as prime minister was complete and thanked the British public […]
National
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre and Delhi Police over their handling of student-led protests in the national capital, describing the reported use of batons and tear gas against demonstrators as “disgusting”. Rahul Gandhi condemns police action The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha shared a video showing police action against protesters […]
International
Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in Chinese government vessel activity around the island, raising concerns that Beijing may be testing tactics capable of disrupting vital Pacific supply routes during a future crisis. Chinese vessel activity around Taiwan rises Taiwan recorded 55 sightings of Chinese coast guard and research vessels around the island in June, […]
International
US President Donald Trump said American forces struck Iran “very hard” during their latest operation, describing the attacks as a response honouring three US service members killed in Jordan and Iraq. US launches ninth night of Iran strikes US Central Command said it completed a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets early Monday. […]
Health
India’s drug regulator has approved Qdenga, the country’s first authorised dengue vaccine, offering a new preventive option against a mosquito-borne disease that places a substantial burden on the national healthcare system. Qdenga dengue vaccine approved in India Developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, Qdenga is a live-attenuated tetravalent vaccine designed
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The Indian rupee weakened to a two-month low against the US dollar on Monday as rising crude oil prices intensified concerns over India’s import costs, inflation outlook and external finances. Indian rupee hits two-month low The rupee declined by about 0.2% to 96.4575 against the dollar during trading, moving closer to its record low of […]
National
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters gathered in central Delhi on Monday for a planned march towards Parliament, prompting a major security deployment as representatives of the youth-led movement prepared to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda. CJP leaders prepare for Nadda talks CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said they were heading for […]
International
Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel on Monday as escalating attacks involving the United States and Iran intensified concerns about energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude price crosses $90 Brent crude futures rose about 3% to $90.79 a barrel, crossing the $90 level for the first time since June. […]