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Donald Trump tariff impact: CBO trims deficit-cut estimate by $1 trillion; revised data, rate changes drive downgrade

The Congressional Budget Office has lowered its projection of how much President Donald Trump’s tariff increases will reduce US budget deficits over the next decade. The non-partisan agency now expects the duties to cut deficits by $3 trillion through 2035, down from the $4 trillion estimated in August, as per news agency Reuters.According to the…

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‘Understand the truth’: AI videos with PM Modi, FM Sitharaman, RBI governor offering ‘investment advice’ go viral; PIB fact checks

NEW DELHI: As AI-generated videos “featuring” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das circulate online claiming to offer investment advice, the government on Friday issued a clarification through PIB Fact Check stating that the clips are fake and digitally altered.According to PIB, the videos…

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Digital mobility boost: Navi UPI links with ONDC to enable metro QR ticketing; service live in major cities, more to follow

Navi UPI links with ONDC to enable metro QR ticketing Navi UPI has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to offer QR-based metro ticketing through its app, expanding digital access for commuters in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The service allows users to plan routes, book single or return journey QR tickets and…

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India-Israel ties: India mulls startup & innovation collaborations with Israel; Piyush Goyal says focus on cybersecurity, MedTech

India is exploring deeper collaboration with Israeli startups across sectors such as cybersecurity, medical devices and mobility to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said during a visit to Tel Aviv, PTI reported. He said technology-driven cooperation is likely to form a key pillar of the proposed bilateral trade agreement.Goyal, who…

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Vande Bharat sleeper: When will Indian Railways launch the new train? Ashwini Vaishnaw shares important update

The new Vande Bharat sleeper train will look to offer superior comfort to Rajdhani Express trains on long-distance overnight routes. Vande Bharat sleeper train launch: Indian Railways is looking to launch the first Vande Bharat sleeper train soon, with the first prototype rake undergoing changes after trial runs. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that…

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Pakistan’s economic forecast: GDP could grow 5%-6.5%; IMF flags corruption risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, warning that systemic weaknesses across state institutions could limit economic growth unless urgent reforms are undertaken, Dawn reported.The IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is a prerequisite for its executive board to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement, expected next month. The report, as…

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Market watch: Asia stocks slide as risk-off mood deepens; oil extends weekly losses

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities slumped on Friday as renewed fears around overstretched tech valuations and ambiguous US jobs data pulled investors sharply away from risk assets. The downturn came despite Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings earlier in the week, which had briefly revived confidence in the strength of the AI sector.According to news agency…

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Tariff relief: Donald Trump drops 40% levies on Brazilian food imports including beef, coffee; official cites progress in talks

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has withdrawn steep tariffs on a wide range of Brazilian food products — including beef, coffee, cocoa, fruits and tomatoes — in a major reversal of policies that had sharply increased costs for American consumers. The decision, announced on Thursday, removes the…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for November 21, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations:According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for November 21, 2025 are Fortis Healthcare, and Jio Financial Services. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices snapped its two weeks losing streak supported by record low India CPI data and as U.S….

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