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President Donald Trump’s announcement on Wednesday of a 25 per cent tariff rate on India from August 1 has triggered concerns in the government that electronics exports to the United States, particularly the growing smartphone exports — which currently attract no customs duty — could be affected. A senior government official said a review meeting on Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962 is coming up in two weeks, after which there will be more clarity on whether smartphone exports could be impacted. In 2018, the US had imposed an additional tariff of 25 per cent and…

Sanctions said to target shipping network controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of a top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed new sanctions on more than 100 Iran-linked individuals, companies and ocean-going vessels in what it described as its “largest Iran-related action since 2018”.The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target more than 50 vessels which the Treasury Department describes as being part of a “vast shipping empire” of oil tankers and container ships controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of a senior political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“This…

Texas Republicans have unveiled a proposed redraw of the state’s congressional map that is likely to help the party pick up additional seats. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Today, Republicans in Texas proposed a redistricting plan that could give the party five additional congressional seats in the state. President Trump has been calling for the new map to help his party keep control of the House in next year’s midterm elections. Here with more is Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider. Hi there.ANDREW SCHNEIDER, BYLINE: Hello.SUMMERS: Andrew, for starters, just tell us about this map.SCHNEIDER: Well, this map targets a number of districts…

Bed & bath:  2 beds, 1 bathTop amenities: Hot tub, self check-in, bathroom essentials, full kitchen, AC, coffee maker, Wi-FiNearly every exterior wall of this cabin, located about 25 minutes east of Oslo, is made of floor-to-ceiling glass looking out over the Nordre Øyeren nature reserve and wetlands. We do mean every wall—even the toilet has a fully glassed view. But don’t worry, you’re not at risk of flashing anyone here, as all of the panels are mirrored on the outside, offering complete privacy and uninterrupted views of the surrounding flora and fauna. The main cabin, pictured, has a studio…

U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington. | Photo Credit: Reuters Hours after announcing 25% tariffs with additional penalties on India, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) announced a trade deal with Pakistan, touting a joint initiative to develop oil reserves in Pakistan and even floated the idea that “some day” Islamabad might sell oil to New Delhi. In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump stated that the United States and Pakistan are currently in the process of selecting the oil company for the partnership.”We have just concluded a Deal with the Country…

United States President Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with South Korea, the latest agreement unveiled ahead of his August 1 deadline for the imposition of steep tariffs on dozens of countries.Under the “full and complete” trade deal, South Korean goods will be subject to a 15 percent tariff, while US exports will not face duties, Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.US and South Korean officials confirmed that the 15 percent rate would apply to vehicles, a major win for the East Asian country’s auto industry, which had been subject to Trump’s 25 percent auto tariffs.South Korea…

The male partner plays a central role in the IVF process. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Usually, in conversations around IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation), the focus is primarily on the woman’s role. However, male participation is equally important in IVF, both physiologically and emotionally. The active involvement of men can increase the overall success rates of IVF and reduce the stress on the woman partner, leading to better outcomes as a couple.The role of men in IVFThe male partner plays a central role in the IVF process. Semen analysis is one of the first…

A day after a video emerged showing IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi doing sit-ups in front of lawyers to publicly admit the lack of cleanliness at his new posting in Shahjahanpur’s Puwaiyan tehsil, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday transferred him to the Revenue Council in Lucknow.Shahjahanpur District Magistrate Dharmendra Pratap Singh told PTI that Rahi, who was posted to Puwaiyan tehsil only on Tuesday, has now been relieved of the post.The unusual incident took place on Rahi’s very first day in office. During inspection of the tehsil premises, he noticed garbage strewn across the compound, filthy toilets, and some…

Taipei, Taiwan – On a bright morning last month, three sea drones skimmed across Su’ao Bay, off of Taiwan’s rugged northeast coast.The tiny “stealth” Carbon Voyager 1, fast-moving Black Tide I, and explosives-carrying Sea Shark 800 were the highlight of an expo for companies vying to help Taiwan build up a maritime drone force.Taipei believes drones could be pivotal in repelling China in the event its forces attempt to invade the self-ruled island, which Beijing has threatened to annex by force if necessary.Su’ao is just 60km (37 miles) from Fulong, one of the so-called “red beaches” identified by defence experts…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (right) and his colleagues left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, despite calls for lower rates from President Trump. The president toured the central bank’s headquarters renovation project with Powell last week. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Policymakers at the Federal Reserve voted 9-2 to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite intense pressure from President Trump to cut borrowing costs. The central bank kept its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5%. That affects the rates that businesses and consumers pay to borrow money. Investors are optimistic that a rate cut…