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As China staggers into a slowdown caused by Donald Trump’s trade war, a hobbled jobs market is impairing the resilience Beijing needs to battle it out against the US. Trump’s 145 per cent tariffs on China’s goods are threatening to obliterate its access to the world’s biggest economy, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. estimating that

US President Donald Trump is contemplating temporary exemptions for the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed, aiming to allow car manufacturers time to adjust their supply chains. | Photo Credit: MIKE BLAKE/Reuters US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the

Indian businessman Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium following India’s request for his extradition. Mr Choksi, who left India in 2018, was arrested on Saturday, his lawyer Vijay Aggarwal told the BBC on Monday. The diamond merchant is wanted by India over allegations of involvement in a case of defrauding one of the country’s

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rampal Kashyap, a man from Haryana’s Kaithal, who had taken an extraordinary vow 14 years ago — to not wear footwear until Modi became Prime Minister and he had met him in person. The unusual pledge, kept for well over a decade, came to a close at the public meeting

NAMAKKAL: A flex banner bearing the image of the father of the Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar, was damaged by unidentified people at Mangalapuram in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. The banner was erected at the Mangalapuram bus stand by local people on Sunday, on the eve of Ambedkar’s birth anniversary.The banner was found torn

A group of teachers in Kolkata who lost their jobs due to a recent Supreme Court order have started their journey to Delhi to take their protest beyond West Bengal. They plan to hold a sit-in at Jantar Mantar on April 16. Mehboob Mondal, a spokesperson for the ‘Deserving Teachers’ Rights Forum,’ said that around

A migrant labourer from Bihar accused of killing a five-year-old was on Sunday shot dead by the police in Karnataka’s Hubballi, The Hindu reported. The man, identified as Ritesh Kumar, was tracked down by the police but was allegedly shot while trying to flee. He later died from his injuries, the newspaper quoted the police

Pot bellies are quite common in India due to a mix of cultural, dietary, and lifestyle factors. Traditional Indian diets are often rich in refined carbs, fried foods, and sweets, which can contribute to belly fat especially when combined with low physical activity. Many urban Indians lead sedentary lives with long hours of sitting, minimal

(Bloomberg) — Bank of America Corp. is rebuilding its India investment banking team after a string of senior resignations and scrutiny over share sales rocked its local operations last year, according to people familiar with the matter. The Wall Street firm is in talks with senior bankers at rival firms to fill key deal advisory