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US, China declare 90-day tariff pause, agree to mutual reductions

During this 90-day window, the US will lower its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 per cent to 30 per cent. In a similar move, China will bring down tariffs on American imports from 125% to 10%

4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Pakistan; third seismic event in 3 days

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Pakistan days after twin weekend tremors; no damage reported, but experts flag rising seismic activity in the region

'Very unfortunate': Shashi Tharoor on Trump's India-Pak 'mediation' claim

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticises Donald Trump's claim of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire, says diplomatic contacts do not amount to formal mediation or request

Tata to double iPhone casing capacity at Hosur plant to 100,000 units

Tata Electronics will double iPhone casing production at its Hosur plant to 100000 units as Apple accelerates India manufacturing ahead of its September product launches

Meet Vikram Misri: From ad world to India's face during Pak border row

Vikram Misri emerged as the government's key voice during India-Pakistan tensions, leading briefings on Operation Sindoor, ceasefire talks, and border responses

New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s; law possible by 2026

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under-16s by 2026 as Education Minister Erica Stanford leads policy review following similar moves by Australia and others

'Gift, free of charge': Trump defends Air Force One jet deal with Qatar

Donald Trump defends a reported plan to use a Qatari Boeing 747 jet as temporary Air Force One while critics raise constitutional concerns over foreign government influence

'No religious sites targeted': India counters Pakistan's false narrative

India refutes Pakistan's allegations of strikes on mosques and defence systems, asserting that all operations targeted terror infrastructure and inflicted heavy damage on military assets

'Let's be friends': Sam Altman to Elon Musk amid years-long AI rivalry

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signals truce with Elon Musk, says AGI is too important to let personal feuds get in the way; the two tech rivals had recently clashed over past political stances

India, Pakistan agree on stoppage of firing, military action: S Jaishankar

The suspension of Indus Water Treaty will continue. There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place

Why India abstained on IMF's $2.3 billion loan package for Pakistan

India abstained from voting on the IMF executive board's approval of two loan proposals worth $2.3 billion for Pakistan, officially recording its objections without casting a dissenting vote

NOTAM issued as India closes 32 airports, restricts airspace till May 15

India suspends civilian flights at 32 airports amid rising tensions with Pakistan; NOTAM issued to restrict airspace and alert pilots of changes through 15 May

India-Pak tensions: Here's how to activate emergency alerts on your phone

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, authorities urge citizens to enable government emergency alerts on iPhone and Android devices for critical updates during national security threats

NxtCell ties up with Dixon's Padget to manufacture Alcatel phones in India

NxtCell partners with Dixon's Padget Electronics to locally manufacture Alcatel smartphones; $30 milllion committed for brand relaunch, annual capacity to produce 1.2 million units

'India's approach remains responsible': Jaishankar amid Indo-Pak tensions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as tensions escalate; US urges de-escalation, offers support for dialogue

'Baseless': India rejects Pak's claim of destroying S-400 defence system

India denies Pakistan's claim of destroying the S-400 air defence system, calls it false and baseless. Time-stamped images, PIB Fact Check refute attack on Sirsa, Suratgarh bases

India foiled Pakistan's 'cowardly act' of targeting civilian infra: MEA

India says Pakistan deliberately attacked schools and medical centres near airbases in a cowardly act, with over 26 sites hit; Indian forces responded with precision strikes

'Reimbursing Pakistan', says Omar Abdullah as IMF approves $1 billion loan

J&K CM Omar Abdullah questioned the IMF's decision to fund Pakistan amid cross-border attacks, while India warned of misuse for terrorism and abstained from the vote

Kohli signals Test exit ahead of England tour; BCCI urges him to reconsider

Virat Kohli has informed the BCCI of his intent to retire from Test cricket; the board has requested him to reconsider ahead of the crucial England series

E-commerce deliveries affected in border states amid India-Pak tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan prompt e-commerce firms to revise delivery routes in J&K, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan; Delhivery issues advisory citing staff safety, route disruptions