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Reciprocal tariffs struck down by US appeals court; Trump says will approach Supreme Court

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:31 AM

Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) In a setback to U.S. President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court struck down most of the administration’s global reciprocal tariffs. In its ruling, the court ruled that President Trump did not have the “power to impose tariffs.” Hours after the ruling President Trump stated that he would approach the Supreme Court on the ruling.

India prevents global crisis by purchasing Russian oil, keeps markets stable

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) As allegations fly thick and fast over India extending a financial lifeline to Russia and becoming a laundering hub, the reality is that by purchasing Russian energy, New Delhi has prevented a global crisis by keeping global markets stable and inflation under control for itself and for the world.

PM Modi reaches Sendai; travels with Japanese PM Ishiba on iconic Shinkansen

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:05 AM

Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sendai, Japan, on Saturday, where he travelled aboard the iconic Shinkansen (bullet train) alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Productive outcomes during productive visit: PM Modi hails landmark agreements signed during Japan visit

IANS | August 30, 2025 8:32 AM

Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the success of his two-day official visit to Japan, calling it a “productive” engagement that yielded several significant outcomes aimed at deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

PM Modi meets Governors of 16 Japanese prefectures in Tokyo

IANS | August 30, 2025 7:52 AM

Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Tokyo, met with the Governors of 16 Japanese prefectures, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Japan through grassroots and regional-level collaborations.

India ‘embracing multi-alignment vigorously’ as relations with the US sour, says expert

IANS | August 30, 2025 7:28 AM

Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) Sarang Shidore, the Director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute argued that India has “entered the hedging space much more strongly” as tensions with the United States continue to escalate.

US Justice Department announces probe into H-1B visa misuse

IANS | August 30, 2025 7:07 AM

Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has intensified its scrutiny of hiring practices under the H-1B visa program, calling on workers and employers to report instances where US citizens are unfairly overlooked in favour of foreign visa holders.

Federal appeals court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in reprieve for India

IANS | August 30, 2025 6:24 AM

New York, Aug 30 (IANS) In a possible reprieve for India, a federal appeals court has struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, ruling he did not have the extensive powers to set them.

‘Opportunity to mitigate US tariffs impact’, say businessmen ahead of PM Modi-Jinping meet

IANS | August 30, 2025 12:21 AM

Beijing, Aug 30 (IANS) After the US President Trump imposed more tariffs on India, the business community has viewed the step as an opportunity to mitigate tariff impact ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on August 31.

Report details how Pakistan’s power elite undermines foreign assistance

IANS | August 29, 2025 9:15 PM

Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Recent assessments from global media outlets and policy institutions paint a stark picture of Pakistan’s aid landscape — one where billions in international support, intended to bolster humanitarian resilience and economic stability, are routinely diverted by entrenched elites before reaching those in need.

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Reciprocal tariffs struck down by US appeals court; Trump says will approach Supreme Court

India prevents global crisis by purchasing Russian oil, keeps markets stable

PM Modi reaches Sendai; travels with Japanese PM Ishiba on iconic Shinkansen

Productive outcomes during productive visit: PM Modi hails landmark agreements signed during Japan visit

PM Modi meets Governors of 16 Japanese prefectures in Tokyo

India ‘embracing multi-alignment vigorously’ as relations with the US sour, says expert

US Justice Department announces probe into H-1B visa misuse

Federal appeals court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in reprieve for India

‘Opportunity to mitigate US tariffs impact’, say businessmen ahead of PM Modi-Jinping meet

Report details how Pakistan’s power elite undermines foreign assistance

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