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Asian markets drop as Trump unveils new tariffs: Pharmaceutical and Biotech stocks hit; oil, gold prices climb

Asian markets opened cautiously on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced a fresh set of tariffs, while investors lowered expectations for significant Federal Reserve interest rate cuts following stronger-than-anticipated economic data.Trump revealed plans to levy a 100% tariff on imported branded pharmaceuticals, 25% on heavy-duty trucks, and 50% on kitchen cabinets. He also said…

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GSTAT portal: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils portal for GST disputes, hearings to begin from December

Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), positioning it as a landmark reform aimed at clearing a massive backlog of tax disputes and strengthening trust between businesses and the administration. The tribunal will begin hearing cases from December, offering what she described as “a true symbol…

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USCIS unveils changes to naturalization test in multi-step overhaul of citizenship standards

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the rollout of a new more rigorous version of the naturalization civics test. It will apply to those applicants who file their naturalization forms 30 days after the Sept 18, which is the date of publication of the notice in the federal register.The ‘2025-naturalization civics test’…

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India unveils striking medals for World Para Athletics Championships New Delhi 2025 | More sports News

The Paralympic Committee of India on Thursday unveiled the official medals for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships (Image credit – PCI/SAI) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday unveiled the official medals for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, marking a major milestone in the build-up to the event…

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Nepal interim government: PM Sushila Karki unveils new cabinet; Kulman Ghising among new ministers

Nepal’s interim prime minister has announced her first cabinet appointments, in a move to stabilise the country after violent youth-led demonstrations forced the previous government out.At a ceremony held outdoors beside the torched presidential office, President Ram Chandra Paudel swore in three senior ministers on Monday in an event that was carried live on television.Among…

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Chinese auto market: Govt unveils plan to ‘stabilise’ sector; emphasis on ‘cost surveys and price monitoring’

China rolled out a two-year plan aimed at easing turbulence in its car industry, where aggressive price cuts and trade disputes have weighed heavily on growth.State news agency Xinhua said the programme, covering 2025 and 2026, was issued jointly by eight government departments. It places emphasis on “cost surveys and price monitoring” while urging carmakers…

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