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US Supreme Court tariff ruling adds uncertainty to global trade outlook, offers limited relief: Analysts

The US Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump has done little to ease pressures on the global economy, with analysts warning that uncertainty over future trade policy may instead intensify. Economists said the ruling, while limiting Trump’s use of tariffs under emergency powers, is unlikely to change the broader trajectory…

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India, Brazil discuss US Supreme Court striking down reciprocal tariffs, set $30 billion trade goal

India and Brazil on Saturday agreed to scale up bilateral trade to $30 billion annually by 2030 and signed a key cooperation pact on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledging to deepen strategic ties amid a shifting global economic landscape.The two leaders also discussed the…

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US tariff cut to 10% boosts outlook for India’s labour-intensive exports; pharma, textiles among key gainers

The reduction of US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 10 per cent is expected to significantly improve the competitiveness of labour-intensive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering goods, textiles, and gems and jewellery in the American market, industry representatives said.The development follows a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down…

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Ctrl+Alt+Elite: Microsoft hands Xbox controller to Asha Sharma

Asha Sharma (Photo credit- Microsoft) TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a sweeping reset during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year, Satya Nadella-led Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, pitching another Indian-American into a leadership position at a time of intense xenophobia in MAGA circles. Wisconsin-born Sharma, 43, succeeds Phil Spencer, the widely admired…

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Eye-popping rise in one year: Betting on just gold and silver for long-term wealth creation? Think again!

Before you make the decision on which asset class to invest in, experts believe it’s prudent to look at historical data. (AI image) Gold and silver have delivered eye-popping returns over the last one year. In contrast, Sensex and Nifty have delivered a muted performance. Gold and silver have already delivered an exceptional run over…

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‘Studying all developments’: India reacts after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs

NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday said that India is closely “studying all developments and implications” of the US Supreme Court’s ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs across the world.In its first statement, the ministry of commerce & industry said, “We have noted the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs yesterday. President Trump…

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‘Govt will study’: Union minister Pralhad Joshi on US Supreme Court ruling striking Trump tariffs

Union minister Pralhad Joshi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the Centre will study the recent US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs before making any official statement, stressing that the matter will be handled by the Piyush Goyal-led commerce ministry and Jaishankar’s ministry of external affairs (MEA).Speaking to reporters here,…

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AI Impact Summit declaration secures support of 86 nations, two global bodies: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Eighty-six countries and two international organisations have signed the AI Impact Summit declaration, signalling broad global support for shared principles on responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the India AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, with signatories including the US,…

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Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, February 21? Check state-wise full list of holidays this month

As weekend approaches, bank customers need to verify the holiday calendar before visiting branches, as bank closures in India depend on national holidays, state-specific festivals, and the weekly schedule mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While some Saturdays are working days, others are designated holidays, making it important to confirm branch availability in…

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