‘US has long benefitted from free trade’: Chinese envoy slams 50% tariffs on India; calls them ‘unfair, unreasonable’

China criticizes the United States’ 50% tariffs on Indian imports. China calls the move unfair and unreasonable. Ambassador Xu Feihong emphasizes strong India-China ties for global development. The US imposed additional levies linked to India’s Russian crude purchases. President Trump defends the measures and warns of further action. He claims India offered a no-tariff deal.

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PNC expansion: Bank to acquire FirstBank for $4.1 billion, deal to boost presence in Colorado and Arizona

PNC Financial Services is set to acquire FirstBank for $4.1 billion, significantly boosting its retail banking presence in the US. This acquisition will establish PNC as the largest bank in Denver and expand its Arizona network, increasing its total assets to approximately $575 billion. The deal underscores PNC’s aggressive growth strategy through acquisitions and organic…

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Food security: Smallholder farmers hold key to tackling global food crisis, says ICAR director

Addressing DialogueNEXT in India, ICAR Director General Mangi Lal Jat emphasized the need for farmer-centric solutions to global agri-food challenges. He advocated for increased investment in science, innovation, and partnerships. India’s rapid agricultural transformation positions it as an innovation hub for smallholder agriculture in the Global South, focusing on delivering transformative solutions to farmers.

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Hyundai raid fallout, US work visa system hurdles: How Trump’s Made-in-US dream is being paralysed – explained

US President Donald Trump’s ‘Made-in-USA’ dreams face setbacks as immigration raids, like the one at the Hyundai-LG battery facility in Georgia, disrupt essential workforce. The crackdown may lead to project delays and anxieties among South Korean investors, despite trade agreements and investment pledges. Visa issues and strict regulations further complicate the situation, hindering the deployment…

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Infosys buyback plan: Board to consider equity repurchase; company to hold key meeting on September 11

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT company, announced that its board of directors will meet on September 11, 2025, to consider a proposal for a buyback of its fully paid-up equity shares. The decision will align with SEBI regulations. Previously, in 2022, Infosys executed a ₹9,300 crore share buyback via the open market, with a maximum price…

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