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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Topic: US

More than 7,000 people from India filed for US asylum in 2017: UN report

Developed countries were the most affected by people forced to displace due to wars, violence & persecution, said the report.

In cotton market, India wins as US-China dispute escalates

The weak rupee is seen making India’s exports more appealing and freight costs to China can be relatively cheap.

With US sanctions, India has perfect window of opportunity for defence deals with Vietnam

Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit could not have been better timed, with US bringing in CAATSA and complicating defence ties between Russia and Vietnam.

Democracy is good for the economy

Data shows democratisation even in low-income and low-education countries appears to lead to faster growth.

Indians with advanced degree may have to wait 151 years for green card: Report

Report says 6,32,219 Indians in line for green cards. Blames the prolonged wait on per-country-limit, pegged at 7% for Indians.

Are other countries more to blame for Donald Trump’s policy directions?

Trump’s unilateral actions raise the risk of trade war, but he’s right in saying that key economic issues have to be addressed.

Trump’s objection to tariffs on US goods: India, US agree to talk & sort out trade issues

The two countries have agreed to hold official-level comprehensive talks to address trade and economic issues. India and the US have agreed to hold official-level...

Trump’s G7 crackup boosts China’s sway in Asia

While the G7 summit was falling apart, at SCO, Chinese President Xi was clinking glasses with partners such as Putin and acting chummy with potential rivals such as PM Modi.

Donald Trump threatens to cut trade ties with countries like India over tariff charges

Making a reference to India, Donald Trump indicates that his grievances on tariffs are not restricted to the developed economies alone.

New study says obese dogs have similar traits to obese humans

Obesity is now considered the biggest threat to the well-being of our pets. But the emotional and cognitive behaviour of obese dogs has received little attention.

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Reform and globalisation — India’s dual challenge hold answer to Trump’s tariff turmoil

India can convert the tariff turmoil into an opportunity to position itself as the world’s go-to trade partner. It has the scale and heft, but needs the boldness.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?