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US Energy Dept flags thousands of nonessential jobs for possible DOGE cuts
The jobs at risk include more than 8,500 positions across the Energy Department and the National Nuclear Security Administration -- which upgrades and maintains the nation's nuclear warheads
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Facing funding cuts, Cornell, Brown look to short-term borrowing for cash
By tapping commercial paper or selling longer-term debt, colleges can keep their cash stockpiles to help weather the uncertainty
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TikTok deal collapses as China objects to Trump's reciprocal tariffs
In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump reiterated his desire for China to help negotiate a sale and suggested that the US could provide tariff relief in exchange for Beijing's approval
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Repo rate may be eased by 75-100 bps with inflation staying benign
The US has proposed a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on India, which will take effect from April 9
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Giving another 75 days to TikTok to find US buyer, says Prez Trump
My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress, Trump posted on his social media platform
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Highlights: Congress MP challenges legality of Waqf Amendment Bill in Supreme Court
Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here
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Larger tariffs may fuel inflation, dampen growth: Fed's Jerome Powell
Powell said it was not the Fed's role to comment on the Trump administration's policies but rather to react to how they might affect an economy that he and his colleagues made comment about
 "Larger tariffs may fuel inflation, dampen growth: Fed's Jerome Powell")
They played it wrong, warns Donald Trump on China's reciprocal tariffs
China's countermeasure follows the US' announcement on April 2 of a 34 per cent reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods
 "They played it wrong, warns Donald Trump on China's reciprocal tariffs")
S&P to review all global forecasts in wake of Trump's tariff shock
The impact on US GDP will depend on the level of retaliation from its trading partners and how the tariff revenues get used, especially if they fund tax cuts, S&P said
From deserts to defence posts, Trump's tariffs spare no ground or sea
From secret military bases to uninhabited islands, Trump's sweeping tariffs have left no corner untouched-even places with no trade, no civilians, and no exports
 "From deserts to defence posts, Trump's tariffs spare no ground or sea")
How much wealth did billionaires lose as Trump's tariffs rocked markets?
The drop in wealth is the fourth-largest single-day drop in the 13-year history of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the most substantial decline since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic
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RSS economic wing calls for India 'dumping' WTO, TRIPS amid Trump's tariffs
The TRIPS Agreement is a WTO framework that sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property rights like patents, copyrights, and trademarks
 "RSS economic wing calls for India 'dumping' WTO, TRIPS amid Trump's tariffs")
Trump slaps 44% tariff on quake-hit Myanmar, fuelling economic fears
Myanmar, already struggling with earthquake recovery, now faces a 44 per cent US tariff under Donald Trump's trade policy, threatening key industries and worsening its economic challenges
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Sri Lanka's target to be land mines free by 2028 at risk as US reviews aid
Trump administration's suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka's demining operations, pushing the livelihoods of thousands into uncertainty
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Donald Trump cuts India tariff to 26% from 27% in final White House list
Trump's 27% tariff on Indian imports has been quietly revised to 26% after discrepancies in White House documents sparked confusion among trade watchers and officials
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White House sacks NSC officials after Trump meets with far-right activist
Far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer carried a list of people she believed were disloyal to Trump in her meeting with the US President
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Donald Trump open to reducing tariffs in return for 'phenomenal' offers
Trump broadly defended his tariff program despite a stock market meltdown, saying he was happy that interest rates were falling and believed that the economic turbulence would settle
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Trump buys Gold Card for $5 million: Key takeaways on new US visa scheme
The card, dubbed the "Trump Card," features images of Trump and the Statue of Liberty, with "The Trump Card" printed in bold
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US tariffs not priced in yet; Nifty may hit 26,000 by March 2026: Emkay
Emkay analysts believe a possible US recession from tariffs could reduce Nifty's FY26 earnings by 3 per cent, potentially derating the index to 21,500 in the near-term.
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Trump's tariff strategy could hurt US more than India: Raghuram Rajan
Raghuram Rajan calls Trump's tariffs a 'self-goal' for the US economy. He believes, the US's broader strategy to reduce imports and boost domestic production, may take time to fully materialise
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