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TikTok to let US Android users download app via kits on its website

Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a US law took effect on January 19 requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance either to sell on national security grounds or face ban

Donald Trump pauses 'de minimis' repeal as packages pile up at US customs

The initial change, implemented with just over 48 hours' notice, caused the USPS to temporarily stop accepting packages from China and Hong Kong earlier this week

Musk's DOGE team moves into US watchdog CFPB as Trump defends billionaire

In November, Musk called for elimination of the CFPB, which polices and regulates consumer financial products, in a post on his social media platform X

Hamas names 3 hostages to be freed, accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire

The Hamas prisoners' media office said Israel was expected to free 183 Palestinians in exchange, including 18 who have been serving life sentences

Trump may announce reciprocal tariffs on imports as early as Friday

Trump announced tariffs of 25 per cent on Canada and Mexico on Saturday but delayed them after a negative reaction from investors

US dollar rises in volatile trade as jobs data delays Fed rate cuts

The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against the yen, sterling and other peers, rose to as high as 108.02. It was last up 0.102% at 107.77

US job growth slows more than expected in Jan, unemployment rate at 4.0%

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 143,000 jobs last month after rising by an upwardly revised 307,000 in December, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said

Pinterest shares climb 20% as AI-powered tools drive ad revenue growth

The company is set to add more than $4 billion in its market value if gains hold. As of last close, it had a market valuation of $22.70 billion

Pernod Ricard considers sale of GH Mumm to focus on premium labels

The company has been selective in who it sells assets to and a sale may not happen, the person cautioned

Kia challenges $14 million tax demand by India over trade treaty benefits

The 101-page, July 2023 tax notice alleges the company used incorrect tax declarations for imports such as engine and door control units between 2019 and 2022

LIC Q3 FY25 results: Net profit increases 17% to Rs 11,056 crore

Employee compensation and welfare expenses dropped 30% on year to Rs 6,691 crore

3M India Q3FY25 results: Net profit decreases 16% to Rs 114 crore

The company, whose products range from "Post-it" notes to power tools, said its profit after tax fell to Rs 114 crore ($13.05 million) for quarter ended December 31, compared to Rs 135 cr a year ago

Rate cut alone insufficient to boost lending amid tight liquidity: Bankers

Indian banks' loan growth has moderated for six straight months through December as the liquidity constraints forced lenders to focus on boosting deposits, instead of issuing credit

About 500 Samsung TN factory workers hold protest in latest dispute

It was the second significant labour dispute in less than six months at the plant in Sriperumbudur near Chennai, which makes refrigerators, televisions and washing machines

Rupee sidesteps RBI rate cut to end higher, posts worst week in over 2 yrs

The Reserve Bank of India cut its key interest rate for the first time in nearly five years and signalled a less restrictive policy approach, seeking to provide stimulus to a sluggish economy

Govt to roll out monthly unemployment figures from April for data accuracy

Until now, the government released only quarterly unemployment figures for urban areas and combined annual data for urban and rural areas

India's fuel demand in January rises 3.2% to 20.49 million tonnes

Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, rose to 20.49 million metric tons, data from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) showed

Ola Electric Q3 results: Company reports a wider loss of Rs 564 crore

The SoftBank-backed firm reported a loss of Rs 564 crore ($64.51 million) in the October-to-December quarter, compared with a loss of Rs 376 crore a year earlier

Britain orders Apple to give it access to users' encrypted accounts

UK's office of the Home Secretary has served Apple with a document called a technical capability notice, ordering it to provide the access, as per Washington Post

Pakistan faces big external financing risks despite economic growth: Fitch

Pakistan needs to repay over $22 billion in external debt in the fiscal year 2025, including nearly $13 billion in bilateral deposits, Fitch said