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White House slams Moody's downgrade to US credit as 'political decision'
Trump has argued that his economic agenda, centered on tax cuts, reduced regulations and sweeping tariffs to bring more manufacturing jobs to the US, would promote strong growth
 "White House slams Moody's downgrade to US credit as 'political decision'")
Moody's strips US govt of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt
Moody's is the last of the three major rating agencies to lower the federal government's credit. Standard & Poor's downgraded federal debt in 2011 and Fitch Ratings followed in 2023
 "Moody's strips US govt of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt")
India offered to cut US tariffs, but we are not rushing a deal: Trump
Trump cited India as an example of a country where he's seeking to slash barriers to US exports during an interview with Fox News host Bret Baier that aired Friday
 "India offered to cut US tariffs, but we are not rushing a deal: Trump")
Trump slams US Supreme Court after ruling blocks fast-track deportations
The court indefinitely extended the prohibition on deportations from a north Texas detention facility under the alien enemies law
 "Trump slams US Supreme Court after ruling blocks fast-track deportations")
Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts
It notes the disruption and attempted destruction, spearheaded by DOGE, of a partnership between the state and the federal government to support the humanities
 "Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts")
US consumer sentiment hits 3-year low as trade war raises inflation fears
Americans grow pessimistic about the economy as Trump's steep import tariffs raise fears of slower growth and higher prices
 "US consumer sentiment hits 3-year low as trade war raises inflation fears")
Highlights: IIFT's proposal to open first offshore campus in Dubai approved by Centre
Latest news updates: The DoE directed the school to withdraw the earlier communication regarding the removal of students and take the affected ones back. Catch all the latest news updates here
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Best of BS Opinion: How we manage change can turn the future around
Today's columnists assess change, and the various forms it takes - from Trump's flip-flops to changing the ideal of what a company should do, to the Indian cricket team's leadership churn
 "Best of BS Opinion: How we manage change can turn the future around")
US remittance tax plan raises discrimination concerns for overseas Indians
The bill proposes the levy on all cross-border remittances made by non-citizens, including H-1B, L-1, and F-1 visa holders, as well as green card holders
 "US remittance tax plan raises discrimination concerns for overseas Indians")
India-US trade agreement talks to resume May 17 with ministerial oversight
India and US trade ministers will meet in Washington from May 17 to assess progress on the bilateral trade agreement, provide political direction, and advance talks toward a broader trade pact
 "India-US trade agreement talks to resume May 17 with ministerial oversight")
Donald Trump says US to set tariff rates for other nations in weeks
Trump said Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 'will be sending letters out essentially telling people'
 "Donald Trump says US to set tariff rates for other nations in weeks")
Over 100 killed in Gaza as Israel hits 130 targets in 48 hours
Israeli strikes kill over 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 48 hours as ceasefire talks stall Netanyahu signals further escalation and aid plan faces global criticism
 "Over 100 killed in Gaza as Israel hits 130 targets in 48 hours")
Stock market close highlights: Sensex sheds 200 pts; Nifty ends at 25,019; SMIDs outperform
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on Friday, May 16, 2025: The Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 indices closed with gains of 1.86 per cent and 0.94 per cent, respectively
 "Stock market close highlights: Sensex sheds 200 pts; Nifty ends at 25,019; SMIDs outperform")
Ex-Pentagon official hits out at Trump over IMF Pakistan bailout move
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin criticises IMF and Trump administration for approving $1 billion bailout to Pakistan, says move aids China and ignores Islamabad's links to terrorism
 "Ex-Pentagon official hits out at Trump over IMF Pakistan bailout move")
Nato allies to agree on defence spending goal of 5% of GDP by next decade
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Nato members will target five per cent GDP defence spending over next decade ahead of Nato Summit 2025 in June
 "Nato allies to agree on defence spending goal of 5% of GDP by next decade")
Trump wraps up Mideast tour with business talks, interfaith site visit
During his visit to the region, violence flared in the West Bank, with more than 120 people being killed in Gaza
 "Trump wraps up Mideast tour with business talks, interfaith site visit")
Trump announces $14.5 bn Etihad order for 28 Boeing planes with GE engines
Etihad confirmed on Friday it was ordering 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft with GE engines, adding that the deal reflected the airline's ongoing approach to aligning its fleet with evolving network
Trade talks between India-US underway, far from being final: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came on the same day as US President Donald Trump claimed that India has proposed zero tariffs on American goods
 "Trade talks between India-US underway, far from being final: Jaishankar")
Donald Trump to keep 30% China tariffs through late 2025, say analysts
US levies on Chinese products imposed this year will likely hold at 30 per cent through late 2025, according to a Bloomberg survey
 "Donald Trump to keep 30% China tariffs through late 2025, say analysts")
SC may block Trump's birthright citizenship order, but limit injunctions
Judges have issued 40 nationwide injunctions since Trump began his second term in January