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‘Foolish Move’, Will Disturb Trade Structure: Foreign Affairs Experts On Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs On India

Foreign affairs experts have expressed significant concern over the decision by the Donald Trump administration to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, starting April 2.Former diplomat KP Fabian described this move as a "foolish endeavour" that will not only affect India but also disturb the global trade structure.Fabian emphasized that such actions will lead to retaliatory tariffs from other

March 6, 2025
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NASA’s Athena To Land On Moon’s South Pole At 11:02 pm IST Today

NASA’s second private Moon mission, Athena, is set to land near the Moon’s south pole today, March 6, 2025. Developed by Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based private space firm, Athena aims to explore the Mons Mouton region, a site of significant scientific interest due to its potential water ice deposits.The mission follows a precise lunar orbit insertion on March 3 and is part of NASA’s

March 6, 2025
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‘Release Hostages Or It Is Over For You’: Donald Trump Gives ‘Last Warning’ To Hamas

US President Donald Trump has issued what he described as a "final warning" to Hamas, urging the militant group to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza. This ultimatum came shortly after the White House confirmed that it was engaging in direct negotiations with Hamas, marking a significant departure from the long-standing US policy of avoiding direct interactions with groups classified

March 6, 2025
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RTX’s Collins Aerospace Inaugurates A New Engineering Development and Test Centre (EDTC) In Bangalore

RTX’s Collins Aerospace has inaugurated a new Engineering Development and Test Centre (EDTC) in Bangalore, marking a significant investment in India’s aerospace sector. The facility, located at the company’s North Gate campus, was established with an investment of $25 million, in addition to the $200 million invested by Collins Aerospace in India over the past few years.This state-of-the-art

March 5, 2025
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Rupee Strengthens Following RBI’s Firm Defence of 87.40-87.50 Territory

The Indian rupee has strengthened recently, supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) firm defence of the 87.40-87.50 territory against the U.S. dollar. This defence has been crucial in curbing speculative bets against the currency, particularly during periods of broad-based interbank dollar sales. As of early March 2025, the rupee was valued at 87.1550 per U.S. dollar, marking a modest

March 5, 2025
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India Weighing F-35, Su-57, Indigenous Development On Fighter Jet Modernisation Plans

India is at a critical juncture in modernising its air force, facing a strategic decision between acquiring advanced foreign fighter jets and focusing on indigenous development.The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates an ageing fleet, with only 31 combat squadrons, far below the authorised strength of 42. This situation is exacerbated by China’s rapid military expansion, having acquired 435

March 5, 2025
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Boeing’s Future India Assembly Line Hinges On Scale of Aircraft Orders

Boeing’s future manufacturing plans in India are contingent upon the scale of aircraft orders from the region. The company is optimistic about the growth potential of India’s aviation market but emphasizes that setting up a final assembly line requires a significantly larger number of orders than what is currently being placed by Indian airlines.Boeing’s President for India and South Asia, Salil

March 5, 2025
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Hints At Mobilising 800 Billion Euros To ‘Rearm Europe’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a comprehensive plan to bolster Europe’s defence capabilities by mobilizing approximately 800 billion euros under the "ReArm Europe" initiative.This ambitious proposal aims to enhance European security in the face of rising threats and provide immediate military support to Ukraine, particularly following the suspension of U.S. aid.

March 5, 2025
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Trump Thanks Pakistan For Extraditing Wanted Terrorist To US

In a recent address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump expressed gratitude towards Pakistan for its role in apprehending a key terrorist linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing.In his address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump reflected on the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of the operation as "disastrous

March 5, 2025
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China Accuses US of Spreading All Kinds of False Information On Fentanyl Issue

China has strongly condemned the United States for spreading misinformation and scapegoating it over the fentanyl issue, labelling these actions as "unjustified." Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian remarked that the U.S. is using the fentanyl crisis as a pretext to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, which China views as a form of pressure and blackmail.Lin reiterated China’s readiness

March 5, 2025
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