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‘Unilateral bullying’: China warns firm countermeasures if U.S. imposes sanctions over Russian oil imports 

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‘Unilateral bullying’: China warns firm countermeasures if U.S. imposes sanctions over Russian oil imports 

China on Thursday (October 16, 2025) defended its oil imports from Russia as legitimate and lawful, warning the United States that it would take “firm countermeasures” if it imposed unilateral sanctions affecting Beijing’s interests. The U.S.’ approach amounted to unilateral bullying and economic coercion, which severely undermines international trade rules and threatens the security and…

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Trump again claims he pushed India, Pakistan to peace through trade pressure, tariff threats

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Trump again claims he pushed India, Pakistan to peace through trade pressure, tariff threats

U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has again claimed that he played a key role in defusing tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening to impose massive tariffs on both countries, saying the move “stopped the fighting” between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. In an interview with Fox News…

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India, EU to begin next round of talks for trade pact from Oct. 6 in Brussels

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India, EU to begin next round of talks for trade pact from Oct. 6 in Brussels

File photo of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. As the India-European Union set to begin trade talks from October 6, Mr. Goyal had recently expressed hope that the two sides will sign the agreement soon. | Photo Credit: ANI Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next…

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Russia, India and China have tendency to interact in common interests: Lavrov

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Russia, India and China have tendency to interact in common interests: Lavrov

According to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the common interests of the three countries lie in developing the economy, solving social problems, and improving the living standards of the population. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia, India and China are aware of their common interests in several sectors, and there is an overt trend of…

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MSMEs to be hit by 18% GST for job work

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MSMEs to be hit by 18% GST for job work

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The GST rate for labour charges (job work) has been increased from 12% to 18% and it is expected to hit hard the Micro, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs). C. Sivakumar, president of the Coimbatore Tiruppur district Micro and Cottage Entrepreneurs Association, said one of the long-pending demands of…

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In London, T.N. CM Stalin meets U.K.’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State; discusses deeper collaboration

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In London, T.N. CM Stalin meets U.K.’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State; discusses deeper collaboration

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin with MP Catherine West, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Indo-Pacific) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a visit to the United Kingdom, met MP Catherine West, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Indo-Pacific), at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where they discussed opportunities…

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Asked About Being Trolled Over His Religion, Mohammed Shami Gives Brilliant Reply

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Asked About Being Trolled Over His Religion, Mohammed Shami Gives Brilliant Reply

India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami on Thursday said he came into the Champions Trophy with an eye on taking regular wickets after he returned to international cricket from a career-threatening injury. Shami claimed impressive figures of 5-53 to set up India’s six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match of the 50-over tournament…

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“May Take Him For…”: Rohit Sharma’s Apology To Axar Patel After Costing Him A Hat-Trick

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“May Take Him For…”: Rohit Sharma’s Apology To Axar Patel After Costing Him A Hat-Trick

Skipper Rohit Sharma showered praise on his deputy Shubman Gill and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami for coming with game-changing performances against Bangladesh in India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. Gill made an unbeaten hundred and Shami walked away with a five-wicket haul as India registered a six-wicket win over…

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Sanjay Manjrekar Raises Question On Pakistan Team After Shambolic Display In Champions Trophy Opener

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Sanjay Manjrekar Raises Question On Pakistan Team After Shambolic Display In Champions Trophy Opener

File photo from Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy game.© AFP Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes Pakistan’s next matches will shed more light on whether the “intent” of the defending champions is an issue or an “inherent ability.” Pakistan left the fans agitated with their lack of intent and laggard approach while pursuing…

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Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami Shine As India Beat Bangladesh By 6 Wickets In Champions Trophy

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Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami Shine As India Beat Bangladesh By 6 Wickets In Champions Trophy

Shubman Gill was more artisan than artist en route to his eighth ODI hundred after Mohammed Shami’s satisfying five-wicket haul, propelling India to a workmanlike six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai on Thursday. Gill’s unbeaten innings (101, 129b, 9×4. 2×6) had a mirror image in Bangladesh innings through…

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