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BYD aims to double its sales outside China to over 800,000 cars in 2025 and will look to overcome tariffs by assembling cars locally, its chairman told analysts on an earnings call on Tuesday. BYD, which sold 417,204 units abroad in 2024, expects to see «a substantial rise» in its market share in Britain, which is «very open» to competitive Chinese products, according to a transcript of the call Wang Chuanfu reviewed by Reuters. They also see «great opportunities» to grow rapidly in Latin American and South East Asian countries, where the governments and people are friendly with Chinese brands, he said.

Sultana Begum, the great-granddaughter-in-law of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, is a living example. Once part of a royal lineage, Sultana now lives in a cramped hut on the outskirts of Kolkata, a world away from the luxury her ancestors once knew, as revealed in a TOI report.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ukraine has navigated a turbulent political landscape since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Its strategy has shifted among direct negotiations, military offensives and increasingly complex diplomatic back channels.

US Yemen airstrike details exposed in a shocking security breach that has raised global concerns. On March 15, 2025, senior US officials mistakenly included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a classified Signal group chat discussing Yemen airstrikes. This error has put a spotlight on the vulnerabilities within US military communications. While the UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard reassures that Britain still has «high confidence» in US security measures, the breach has triggered debates about national security risks and the reliability of American intelligence-sharing with allies.

According to Downdetector, complaints began around 9 a.m. ET and spiked at approximately 1 p.m. in the UK (6:30 p.m. IST). Reports flooded in from across the East and West Coasts of the US, while users in the UK also experienced similar issues.

time you fall asleep is just as important as the amount of sleep you get? Experts now claim there’s a “golden hour” for bedtime that could significantly lower your risk of heart disease—and potentially help you live longer. A groundbreaking study published in the European Heart Journal investigated the link between sleep timing and heart health. Researchers monitored 88,000 UK Biobank participants aged 43 to 74 over a seven-year period. Using wrist monitors to track their sleep patterns, scientists found that people who fell asleep between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM had the lowest risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. However, for those who typically fell asleep between 11:00 PM and midnight, the risk of heart disease increased by 12%, while those who went to bed past midnight saw their risk spike by 25%.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that as on date, reciprocal tariffs have not been applied by the US on India. He said that the government continues to engage with the US to achieve enhancement and broadening of bilateral trade ties in a mutually beneficial and fair manner. “Both countries plan to negotiate a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement. Both countries would focus on increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, enhancing supply chain integration and resolving bilateral trade issues,” Prasada said. In a separate reply, he said recently, the government has not taken any such steps to lift ban on import of certain prohibited and restricted products from USA, China and UK.

Hindustan Unilever, Nestle and many home-grown giants. These small and regional players are growing faster than the biggies and even nibbling at their market shares. Latest data from market tracker Kantar shows that big companies, which control 34% of the market, saw sales volume increase 2-3% in urban areas over the past four quarters compared with year earlier periods, ET has reported. At the same time, smaller brands that account for the remaining almost two-thirds of the market for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) grew 5-7%, said the research firm owned by British communications firm WPP. Kantar, which monitors both branded and unorganised products, including unpackaged voluminous commodities, defines big companies as those reaching more than a third of India’s 250 million households. Smaller companies with lower reach, some restricted to just a state, include new-age brands as well as local or regional ones.

As competition grows, and ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV, Elon Musk's battery-electric (BEV) brand has sold 42.6% fewer cars in Europe so far this year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) showed. Tesla commanded 1.8% of the total market and 10.3% of the BEV market in February, down from 2.8% and 21.6% last year respectively. It sold fewer than 17,000 cars in the European Union, Britain and European Free Trade Association countries, compared to over 28,000 in the same month in 2024. Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe. The EV maker has a smaller, ageing lineup while traditional automaker rivals and new Chinese entrants alike continue to launch new, often cheaper electric models.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. PARIS—Two weeks after Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron descended 20 stories beneath Paris to send a message to Moscow. He entered France’s nuclear bunker deep under his regal presidential palace to lead an exercise dubbed Poker.

Emma Raducanu had nothing but kind words for her opponent McCartney Kessler after the American tennis star was forced to retire from the Miami Open. Kessler stepped back from the game after she sustained an injury in the second set. Kessler’s decision meant that Emma made it through to the tournament’s round of 16. The British tennis player will compete against world No. 6 Amanda Anisimova on Monday, March 24.

Horoscope Today, March 25, 2025, brings astrological insights for all zodiac signs, including Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Today’s forecast highlights critical aspects such as love, career, health, and finances. Along with remedies and lucky colors, these predictions provide guidance to help you navigate your day more effectively. The information has been sourced from Hindustan Times and Sambad English.

Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, as per reports. A new poll finds who might win to tackle issues the country is facing with the US president Donald Trump.

Reacher Season 3 is nearing its conclusion, with the final episode set to release soon. The show follows the same episode structure as previous seasons. Viewers can watch the last episode on Prime Video at different times based on their region.

The Pitt Episode 13 continues the intense storyline from Episode 12. The new episode, titled 7:00 PM, will be released on Max on March 27, 2025. The episode will bring more challenges for the hospital staff as they handle the ongoing crisis.

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In an interview with the BBC on Sunday (23 March), Reeves repeatedly refused to rule out scrapping the digital services levy (DST) but admitted «we are having discussions with the US».  She said: «It is the right thing that companies who operate in the UK pay their taxes in the UK and the United States government and tech companies understand that as well.» Reeves' Budget headroom could land in negative territory as UK growth forecasts worsen When challenged over the prospect of scrapping the levy she admitted that «discussions at the moment are ongoing», adding: «we have got to ge...

In an interview with the FT, Alder said the plan comes as part of a fresh five-year strategy that the regulator will bring to market this week, with the aim to both help consumers make higher gains on their savings and increase faith in financial markets by clamping down on fraud.  FCA drops plan to name and shame firms under investigation Alder stressed the importance of a focus on a «rebalancing of risk», with the FCA wanting to make progress on «the risk of not deciding to, for example, participate in or access financial products or services that can lead to greater long-term retur...

Argo Blockchain on Monday said former chief growth officer Justin Nolan would return as the cryptocurrency miner's chief executive officer. Nolan, who was most recently the top boss at digital infrastructure firm Arkon Energy, will replace Thomas Chippas, whose departure was announced in January. Argo has faced challenging business conditions since being founded in 2017, and had to sell its Helios mining facility in Texas in 2022 to stave off bankruptcy.