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US voices concern over detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China

The statement came after China reportedly detained Panama-flagged ships for inspections at Chinese ports

India in 'Goldilocks moment' marked by robust growth: ICICI Bank CEO

He highlighted transformative role of India's digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar and UPI, in advancing financial inclusion, enhancing efficiency, and fostering innovation across sectors

Tesla sales rise after year of Musk boycotts but still miss expectations

Tesla has had to contend with lower demand due to the September expiration of a $7,500 tax credit for EV buyers, a blow to sales across the industry

Amazon to slap 3.5% fuel surcharge on third-party sellers in US, Canada

The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon's fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed

US crude jumps over 11%, Brent nearly 8% as Trump vows more attacks on Iran

US West Texas Intermediate ​crude futures rose $11.42, or 11.41 per cent, at $111.54 per barrel, settling at their biggest absolute price rise since 2020

Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drugs with some exemptions

Duties for products made by certain larger companies will take effect in 120 days, while items from smaller manufacturers won't be hit for another 180 days, according to a White House statement

Trump appoints Todd Blanche acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's exit

In her own statement, Bondi called the job 'the honor of a lifetime' and said she would be working over the next month to transition the position to Blanche

Hegseth asks US Army Chief Gen Randy George to step down: Pentagon

The move comes as the US and Israel continue a war against Iran, a mission that has recently seen the US send thousands of troops into the region for a possible ground operation

Best of BS Opinion: From war to AI, new pressures build on India's economy

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Ecommerce tariffs: India open to a longer extension of the moratorium

This will give businesses greater predictability, says Goyal

'₹12,754 cr misclassified, ₹54,282 cr in pending utilisation certificates'

Audit shows delays, misbookings affecting transparency in Union accounts

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attends UK-led meet on reopening Hormuz

No talks with Iran on payments for Indian ships to transit via Hormuz: MEA

Stories We Wear: Do appearances, outfits carry texture, history, politics?

This book unravels the layers behind what may seem like mere Instagram aesthetics or airport looks

Building India's trillion-dollar company: Why owning tech matters most

The rise of electronics and digital technology marked a shift to a knowledge economy, where value moved from raw materials to design and intellectual property

Artemis II mission to open door for $127 billion lunar economy by 2050

Artemis II lifts off to take humans to satellite vicinity after 50 years

Trump warns Iran to strike a deal 'before it is too late' as war deepens

Earlier Thursday, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that airstrikes had hit numerous targets, including a bridge connecting Tehran to the city of Karaj

West Asia conflict: City of Glass cracks under Iran war's distant heat

Starting in Firozabad, where cooled furnaces and scattered shards of glass mirror fragile livelihoods, this six-part series traces the ripple of the West Asia war across India

Microsoft aims to develop large cutting-edge AI models by next year

Microsoft is assembling the com- puting horsepower to build more broadly capable models, Suleyman said

US trade deficit widens to $57.3 billion in February, below forecast

The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an almost $61 billion deficit

PNGRB halts implementation of oil & gas consumer protection rules

The strict enforcement of certain provisions amid supply disruptions from the West Asia war may impact companies, the regulator said