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Trump defends Hegseth amid Pentagon turmoil, Signal chat leak probe
Trump backed Hegseth after ex-Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot said the Defence Department is overwhelmed by staff drama and turnover in the early months of Trump's second term
 "Trump defends Hegseth amid Pentagon turmoil, Signal chat leak probe")
JD Vance faces diplomatic test in India amid trade tensions and tariffs
For Vance, this is an opportunity to soften a global image as Trump's attack dog. It is his first visit to India since taking office
 "JD Vance faces diplomatic test in India amid trade tensions and tariffs")
Harvard sues Trump admin for stopping $2.2 bn in grants as fight escalates
Trump administration unlawfully suspended Harvard's funding after it refused to comply with "unconstitutional demands" to overhaul governance, discipline and hiring policies
 "Harvard sues Trump admin for stopping $2.2 bn in grants as fight escalates")
Harvard sues Trump admin to stop freeze of over $2 billion in grants
In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, Trump's administration had called for broad government and leadership reforms at the university, as well as changes to its admissions policies
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Looking forward to President Trump's India visit: PM Modi to VP Vance
PM Modi also conveyed his warm greetings to President Trump and said that he looked forward to his visit to India later this year. India is slated to host Quad Summit later this year
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Trump's Fed criticism rattles markets; US stocks dip, dollar hits 3-yr low
Safe-haven gold prices hit another record high, while the Swiss franc also rose. Benchmark US Treasury yields edged higher
 "Trump's Fed criticism rattles markets; US stocks dip, dollar hits 3-yr low")
Trump warns of economic slowdown unless US Fed cuts interest rates
U.S. stocks slid further after the president's social media post. The benchmark S&P 500 Index was down 2% on the day
 "Trump warns of economic slowdown unless US Fed cuts interest rates")
US had very good talks with Iran after second nuclear round, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Monday (April 21) the United States had very good talks with Iran
 "US had very good talks with Iran after second nuclear round, says Trump")
BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks
The assessment, to be included in its quarterly outlook report due on May 1, will underscore the BOJ's desire to keep alive market expectations of further interest rate hikes
 "BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks")
Trump's tough talk might help Mark Carney win full term as Canada's PM
Carney, who was sworn in on March 14 following Justin Trudeau's resignation and a Liberal Party leadership race, now leads in the polls heading into the April 28 parliamentary elections
 "Trump's tough talk might help Mark Carney win full term as Canada's PM")
Trump slams 'non-tariff cheating' in detailed 8-point Easter warning
The US President also revived a controversial claim first made in 2018 about Japan's 'bowling ball test' while warning of protective technical standards
 "Trump slams 'non-tariff cheating' in detailed 8-point Easter warning")
JD Vance in India: US VP to visit Akshardham, Taj Mahal; complete itinerary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for US Vice President JD Vance on Monday evening, following talks that are expected to focus on trade tariffs and bilateral relations
 "JD Vance in India: US VP to visit Akshardham, Taj Mahal; complete itinerary")
Donald Trump raised record $239 million for his second inauguration
The inaugural committee raised money to pay for receptions, parties and other events before and after the official ceremonies
 "Donald Trump raised record $239 million for his second inauguration")
Hopefully Russia, Ukraine will make a deal this week, says Donald Trump
Trump said that once the two nations reach an agreement, both would be able to "make a fortune" by doing business with the US
 "Hopefully Russia, Ukraine will make a deal this week, says Donald Trump")
Trump mixes Easter greetings with political attack, criticises Biden
Trump criticised former President Joe Biden, left-wing figures, judges, and law enforcement officials, accusing them of enabling crime and weakening the nation's security
Revenue hit looms for all brokerages, says CJ George, CMD, Geojit Financial
George tells that the impact of tariffs on domestic corporates is expected to be limited, owing to the strong capital raised over the past three to four years
 "Revenue hit looms for all brokerages, says CJ George, CMD, Geojit Financial")
Trump draft order proposes radical reshaping of US State Department
Some employees writing on a foreign service-dedicated Reddit page also expressed doubt about how such an order could be implemented
India's high P/E ratio: Riding a tiger, but can it dismount safely?
Most expensive EM relative to long-term and trough valuations
 "India's high P/E ratio: Riding a tiger, but can it dismount safely?")
Fake or real? Trump's post justifying immigrant's deportation sparks row
US President Donald Trump posted a photo to defend deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador. However, many on social media claim the image is fake
 "Fake or real? Trump's post justifying immigrant's deportation sparks row")
Thousands rally across US in fresh wave of protests against Trump policies
Nearly a fortnight after the first wave of demonstrations, protesters returned to the streets to express frustration over Trump's policies
 "Thousands rally across US in fresh wave of protests against Trump policies")