US-China tariff standoff: US ‘proactively’ reaching out to China for talks, claims state media

The United States has tried reaching out to China, seeking discussions over President Donald Trump’s massive 145% tariff, a social media account linked to Chinese state media has claimed.According to a Reuters report, a Weibo post by Yuyuan Tantian, claimed that “the US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold…

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UK counterterror police say they will investigate comments by Irish rap group Kneecap

Members of the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap will be investigated by UK police over their controversial remarks (Image: AP) LONDON: British police said Thursday that counterterrorism detectives will investigate comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap, which has been criticized by UK politicians over statements about the Middle East and British politics. The Irish-language rappers from…

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Bank Holidays in May 2025: On what days are banks closed? Check state-wise full list

Bank Holidays May 2025 (AI image) Bank Holidays May 2025: For those planning banking activities in May 2025, it’s essential to understand that bank holidays vary across different states. Whilst not all banks nationwide will be closed simultaneously, several significant holidays could affect banking services in specific regions.All banks, both scheduled and non-scheduled, will remain…

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New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves

A sign shows a closed street due to flooding in Christchurch, New Zealand (Image: AP) WELLINGTON: Severe weather warnings covered swathes of New Zealand on Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for the South Island’s largest city, Christchurch, while forecasters recorded “destructive” gales in the capital, Wellington. Heavy snow and large waves…

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Adani Ports Q4 earnings: Net profit grows 50% in fourth quarter to Rs 3,023 crore

Adani Ports’ operational revenue grew by 23% year-on-year to Rs 8,488 crore Adani Ports Q4 results: Adani Ports witnessed a substantial 50% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 3,023 crore for the quarter ending March 2024, compared to Rs 2,025 crore in the previous year’s corresponding period.The company’s operational revenue grew by 23%…

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Fearing Trump crackdown US govt workers, green card holders ask editors to remove byline from old stories

Government workers, green card holders, teachers, and student journalists across the US are asking editors to remove their names from old news stories, fearing backlash from President Donald Trump’s administration for views or identities now considered “politically risky.”According to Poynter’s Kelly McBride, some government employees and others have asked journalists to remove their names from…

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IndusInd Bank and Kotak Mahindra Banks revise FD rates: One hikes, the other trims | Financial-Literacy News

IndusInd Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, two leading banks of the private sector, have revised their interest rates on fixed deposits- former increasing the interest rate while the latter has reduced the interest offered on fixed deposits.The change in the interest rates are an effect of the changing market conditions and shifts in liquidity in…

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Do not travel warning for 21 countries: 21 countries Americans should not travel to: Full list of US state department warnings | World News

The US State Department has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for 21 countries, adding two new nations to the list in April. These warnings cite risks including terrorism, civil unrest, wrongful detentions, armed conflict, and health emergencies.Full list of countries under ‘do not travel’ advisory: North Korea Burkina Faso Yemen Iran South…

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