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Vladimir Putin, two Russian sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Finance and revenue secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized on Monday that the Indian rupee remains a free-floating currency and the government is not alarmed by exchange rate fluctuations, which are driven by cross-border capital flows. This comes as the rupee tumbled to a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar, dropping 67 paise in early trade, following fresh tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump, sparking fears of a broader trade war.

«So, we will keep on seeing such liquidity measures continue because in our opinion the tariff war is not temporary, that is the reason why I said Trump one and Trump two are very different,» says Anindya Banerjee, Kotak Securities. This further weakness in the rupee and touching its all-time low levels for today, how do you see this and what is next for rupee actually? Help us understand your analysis because in the last few quarters we are seeing a lot of intervention from the RBI as well. So, where do you see rupee headed and stabilising as well? Anindya Banerjee: See, the Indian rupee is now subjected to what is happening to almost all Asian currencies, almost all currencies against the US dollar. Because after Trump announced the high tariffs on Canada and Mexico also, he slapped fresh tariffs on China.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented move to pull America’s closest neighbours into a trade war has left some Republican lawmakers precariously navigating how to support the leader’s tariff agenda while their local economies brace for impact.

Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 10 weapons, ammunition, and warlike stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Thoubal in Manipur.

The yields on US Treasuries gained while stock futures slumped, and an index of Asia-Pacific shares also dropped in response to the punitive measures taken against some of America’s biggest trading partners. The Canadian dollar sank to its weakest since 2003, with euro and Mexican peso also posting losses.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Foreign investors appear to have readied themselves for a negative reaction over this week, after remaining largely absent during the special budget session on Saturday. The Union budget's tilt towards consumption over capex, anticipation of an expanding global trade war, and uncertainty over the next monetary policy outcome on 7 February could have influenced their decisions, according to analysts.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India is preparing an action plan to steer clear of a potential trade war with the US, two people aware of the matter said. The development comes in the backdrop of a tariff war erupting between the US and Mexico, Canada and China, with tariffs and retaliatory tariffs being traded blow for blow.

consumer goods companies marked by steep discounting to attract urban shoppers, said Noel Wallace, global chief executive officer at Colgate-Palmolive, indicating sluggish urban demand is forcing companies to engage in bleeding price wars.

Manipur.

World Trade Organization, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Sunday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Hamas militants stood guard Saturday ahead of a hostage handover in Khan Younis, Gaza. Hamas released two more Israeli hostages in a relatively subdued procession Saturday, after a chaotic handover earlier in the week sparked an outcry that threatened to snarl the Gaza cease-fire deal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump has repeatedly said he wants Palestinians in Gaza to move out of the devastated enclave and into neighboring Egypt and nearby Jordan. The Arab world is pushing back, ostensibly because it would undermine efforts to create a Palestinian state.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Hamas wants to send the world the message that it is still in charge in the Gaza Strip. Its method: turning the release of hostages into a spectacle that Israel is powerless to stop.

Imanvi, plays the lead role.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For years, China was the epicentre of global footwear manufacturing, producing nearly 72% of the world’s shoes in 2016. From Nike to Adidas, Puma, Crocs, and New Balance, virtually every major brand relied on China for production.

Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-2025 in Parliament on Friday. The survey indicated that India has diversified its export basket not only in terms of commodities but also in its export markets. Commodities such as optical items, medical-scientific instruments, lifts and cranes have been added to this new kitty of the export basket with new export markets, such as Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Jordan and Honduras.

Chris Evans has officially put an end to the swirling rumors about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—and he’s making it clear that his days as Captain America are over.