US lawmakers criticise Trump tariffs after Canada trade talks collapse

IANS | August 23, 2026 7:32 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) A group of US lawmakers has warned that the collapse of trade negotiations with Canada and the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs will raise prices, disrupt cross-border businesses and deepen uncertainty in one of America’s most important economic relationships.

Canadian PM vows 'dollar-for-dollar' tariffs against US as trade talks collapse

IANS | August 23, 2026 6:18 AM

Ottawa, Aug 23 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada's position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa's "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs against $20 billion worth of American goods would take effect on September 8.

Govinda issues public notice against those spreading false information about his marriage, threatens ₹100 crore lawsuit

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:32 AM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid all the rumors and misleading reports surrounding actor and former MP Govinda on social media regarding his personal life, a public notice has been issued on his behalf warning netizens, media institutions, digital platforms, and content creators not to publish or share any false, defamatory, malicious, fabricated, or unverified material related to Govinda or his family.

Badminton WC: French players make it to two historic finals

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:04 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The French contingent had a lot to celebrate in the first half of the semifinals day as they sealed two final spots in the BWF World Championships 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

Formula 1: Norris denies Russell pole position in gripping Qualifying for Dutch Grand Prix

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:47 PM

Zandvoort (the Netherlands), Aug 22 (IANS) Lando Norris denied the Sprint race winner George Russell and seized a spectacular pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday. In the qualifying session conducted under the threat of rain, the McLaren driver edged out Mercedes’ Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the final minutes, giving the day a spectacular ending.

1,250 suspected fake Nicardia tablets seized in Gujarat

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:27 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Gujarat’s Food and Drug Control Administration has launched a three-day inspection drive across Ahmedabad and other parts of the state after receiving information about the suspected sale of counterfeit or duplicate Nicardia Retard 10 tablets, with officials seizing 1,250 tablets of the suspected medicine and restricting the sale of other medicines worth around Rs 1.70 lakh.