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Irrespective of the winner of presidential polls, India-US relationship to remain strong

In call with Modi, Trump seeks reduction in India-Pak tension

11:46 pm August 19, 2019

Washington : US President Donald Trump in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sought reduction of tension between India and Pakistan, the White House said. During the talks, which lasted for 30 minutes, the two leaders discussed regional developments and the ways to “strengthen US-India economic ties through increased trade”, it […]

Afghanistan mourns, vows to crush militants after attack

11:42 pm August 19, 2019

Kabul: As Afghanistan mourned the 63 people killed in a suicide bombing at a Kabul wedding, a brother of the groom spoke through tears of his weariness at the bloodshed in the country and the crushing guilt he felt at having to face his neighbors, many of whom lost relatives in the weekend blast. “Around […]

China lost 20 lakhs jobs in short period of time: Trump

10:57 pm August 19, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has lost more than 20 lakhs jobs in a very short period of time, due to his tough policies, including imposing additional import tariffs. Chinese economy, he said, is doing “very, very” poorly. “China is eating the tariffs because of monetary manipulation. And also, they’re pouring […]

US gives Huawei 90 day reprieve on ban: Ross

10:53 pm August 19, 2019

Washington: The United States gave Huawei a 90-day reprieve Monday on a ban against buying US technology, but added nearly four dozen subsidiaries of the Chinese telecoms giant to the prohibition. “As we continue to urge consumers to transition away from Huawei’s products, we recognise that more time is necessary to prevent any disruption,” Commerce […]

Rupee plunges to over 6-mth low of 71.43; skids 29 paise

7:45 pm August 19, 2019

Mumbai: The Indian rupee tumbled 29 paise to close at an over six-month low of 71.43 against the US dollar on Monday amid growing worries over economic slump and sustained foreign fund outflows. Further, rising crude oil prices and strengthening of the US dollar vis-a-vis other currencies overseas also took toll on the Indian currency. […]