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US markets today: Stocks slip as China trade tensions flare up; tech and banking in focus

US markets today: Stocks slip as China trade tensions flare up; tech and banking in focus

Wall Street stocks slipped in early trading on Tuesday as trade tensions with China resurfaced, putting pressure on major indices. The S&P 500 fell 1 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 383 points or 0.8 per cent, and the Nasdaq composite shed 1.5 per cent as of 9:57 a.m. Eastern time, AP reported.The…

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‘Seriously’ injured player ineligible to play for a week, needs COE nod | Cricket News

‘Seriously’ injured player ineligible to play for a week, needs COE nod | Cricket News

The debate gathered steam when Rishabh Pant walked out to bat in the Manchester Test this July with a broken foot followed by Chris Woakes being unable to bowl in the second innings of the final Test of the series at Oval. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As the Ranji Trophy season gets underway, the Indian…

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India has agreed to readmit Canadian diplomats, Anand says – National

India has agreed to readmit Canadian diplomats, Anand says – National

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says India has agreed to readmit a full cohort of Canadian diplomats, a year after New Delhi forced Ottawa to send most of its envoys home. Anand met Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Indian officials, who invited her to be the first Canadian cabinet minister to visit…

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EPFO final settlement period extended: PF withdrawal now after 12 months, pension after 36 months; what it means for members

EPFO final settlement period extended: PF withdrawal now after 12 months, pension after 36 months; what it means for members

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the period for final settlement or full withdrawal of funds from provident fund and pension accounts for unemployed members. Under the revised rules, members can now withdraw their provident fund after 12 months of unemployment and their pension after 36 months, PTI reported.The change was approved by…

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‘Tough for Shubman Gill … ‘: Gautam Gambhir opens up ahead of ODI series vs Australia | Cricket News

Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday, lauding the young leader for earning the dressing room’s respect by…

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Military has taken control of Madagascar, colonel who led mutiny says – National

Military has taken control of Madagascar, colonel who led mutiny says – National

The military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. “We have taken the power,” Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a mutiny of soldiers joining anti-government Gen Z demonstrators, said on national radio. Randrianirina added that the…

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Silver rate today: White metal hits lifetime high at Rs 1.85 lakh/kg; festive demand & weak rupee drive bullion rally

Silver rate today: White metal hits lifetime high at Rs 1.85 lakh/kg; festive demand & weak rupee drive bullion rally

Silver prices soared Rs 6,000 on Tuesday to touch a lifetime high of Rs 1,85,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), extending their winning streak to the fifth straight session, according to trade data.The white metal had closed at Rs 1,79,000 per kg in the previous session. Traders attributed the sharp rally to strong festive…

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‘Phir aaj idhar aaya hoon … ‘: Virat Kohli’s singing video goes viral, Anushka Sharma says ‘waah’ – WATCH | Cricket News

‘Phir aaj idhar aaya hoon … ‘: Virat Kohli’s singing video goes viral, Anushka Sharma says ‘waah’ – WATCH | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The anticipation is building as star batter Virat Kohli prepares to feature in India’s three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Kohli reached Delhi on Tuesday ahead of his flight to Australia, marking the start of what is being billed as a highly anticipated…

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Trade in focus — But will UK ease visa rules for Indians? What PM Starmer said

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday landed in Mumbai with a 125-member delegation of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and university representatives. The visit comes two and a half months after India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark free trade pact expected to double bilateral trade by 2030.Hours before departing for Mumbai, Starmer was asked…

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India’s edible oil sector seeks tariff stability: Study urges multi-year framework; warns frequent duty shifts hurt investment and prices

India’s edible oil sector seeks tariff stability: Study urges multi-year framework; warns frequent duty shifts hurt investment and prices

India, the world’s largest importer of cooking oil, needs a predictable and transparent multi-year tariff framework for edible oils to end a decade of policy volatility that has distorted prices and discouraged investment, a new study has found.The research titled “Tariff Volatility and Stakeholder Dynamics in India’s Edible Oil Sector” — jointly conducted by the…

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