The United States and China have agreed to ease trade tensions by rolling back tariffs for 90 days. This move comes after recent talks between both countries in Geneva. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States will reduce its tariffs on Chinese goods, dropping the rate from 145% to 30%. In return, China will cut its tariffs on American products from 125% to 10%. The agreement is seen as a temporary step to calm the ongoing trade dispute between the world's two largest economies. Watch video to know more.
12 May,2025 03:44 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US Vice President JD Vance that India would respond to any Pakistani action without an off-ramp. After Pakistan launched drone attacks, India struck back at their airbases. When the U.S. tried to mediate, India insisted on hearing directly from Pakistan’s DGMO. A ceasefire followed only after both DGMOs communicated.
12 May,2025 10:59 AM IST
This Mother’s Day 2025, meet a real-life hero — Anuradha Kulkarni - a 74-year-old Mumbai woman who has been helping the traffic police for over 30 years without taking a single rupee. From managing crowds to paving way for the ambulances, she has been serving the city’s traffic for years. Her story is a reminder that motherhood isn’t just about raising children — it’s about serving with love.
06 May,2025 09:16 PM IST
On May 5th, the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen, retaliating against a ballistic missile attack a day earlier by Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. The missile caused damage near Terminal 3 and disrupted travel for over 66,000 passengers. In response, 20 Israeli fighter jets targeted Houthi infrastructure, including Hodeidah Port and a factory in Bajil, with 50 munitions dropped. Yemeni officials reported two deaths and over 40 injuries. The Houthis condemned the strikes, claiming economic targets were hit. The U.S. confirmed coordination with Israel but did not participate directly, instead conducting its own strikes on Houthi targets the same day. Regional tensions remain high amid ongoing hostilities
06 May,2025 12:53 PM IST
In retaliation to hiked tariffs by the Donald Trump government, China has clapped back at the US by announcing new taxes and restrictions on American products. This comes in response to heavy tariffs recently introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. China’s Finance Ministry said it will add a 34% tax on all U.S. goods starting April 10. And from April 4, China will also limit the export of certain rare-earth metals—like samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium—to the U.S. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, these steps are being taken to protect the country’s safety and interests.
05 April,2025 02:31 PM IST
In a litmus test for President Aleksandar Vučić’s administration, thousand of students gathered in Belgrade for anti-government demonstrations reflecting widespread public dissatisfaction and the escalating momentum of anti-corruption protests. The catalyst for this movement was the tragic collapse of the Novi Sad railway station roof in November 2024, which claimed 15 lives—a disaster many attribute to governmental negligence. This gathering will be followed up by a rally in which students from across Serbia march on foot to the capital protesting against the current government.
15 March,2025 11:17 AM IST
In his speech at CPAC, President Trump emphasized his plan to declare a national emergency at the southern border to stop illegal immigration. He stated that he would take action to return millions of criminal aliens to their home countries. Trump also expressed his intention to send away people he described as fraudsters, liars, cheaters, globalists, and deep-state bureaucrats. According to him, these individuals would be removed from positions of power. He promised to keep working on "draining the swamp" and ensuring the government serves the people, not special interests. Trump’s message focused on protecting the country from illegal immigration and restoring a government that answers to the people.
23 February,2025 10:52 AM IST
Indian-origin Kash Patel took oath on the Bhagavad Gita, as the 9th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). On Kash Patel to be sworn in as the Director of FBI, US President Donald Trump said, "... One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He will go down as the best ever at that position. Turned out he was very easy to get approved. He is a tough and strong guy. He has his opinions... Trey Gowdy came out with an incredible statement and said that Kash is an incredible person and people don't realise it. When he said that, there was no doubt left. It was a big statement made by someone who is respected and is on the moderate side...”
22 February,2025 01:33 PM IST
While speaking at the Republican Governors Association Meeting, US President Donald Trump took a hilarious jibe at Former US President Joe Biden over funding to WHO. He said, "That's why you're not President anymore”, while attacking Biden over WHO funding.
21 February,2025 12:24 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor commented on the arrival of the second batch of 119 deportees from the US in Amritsar this morning. He explained that when deporting people, authorities usually choose the most convenient airport for the majority of those on the flight. He mentioned that most of the deportees were from Punjab and Haryana, which is why the plane landed in Amritsar. Tharoor also expressed concern about the use of a military aircraft for this operation. He said he hadn't seen any reports confirming whether the deportees were handcuffed or shackled, but if they were, he stressed that it should be protested.
16 February,2025 06:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
