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Asian stocks bleed after Trump tariff announcement, Nifty futures down by 0.83 pc
New Delhi, February 3: Asian stock markets faced heavy selling pressure on Monday's opening session after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on multiple countries.
Syrian refugee return sparks workforce concerns in Turkish industries
Gaziantep, Jan 28: As Syria shows signs of recovery from its 13-year civil war, the gradual return of Syrian refugees from Turkey is raising fears of labour shortages in key Turkish sectors reliant on low-wage workers, industry representatives and analysts say.
AI can add $4.4 trillion to global economy, but digital divide must be removed: WEF report
Davos, Jan 21: While Artificial Intelligence (AI ) could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually, there is also a need to pay attention to the careers, lives and communities it will disrupt -- including those who have already been left out of the global digital economy, according to a presentation at the WEF annual meeting on Tuesday.
Mahakumbh 2025: Over 7.70 crore devotees take holy dip
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 18: Mahakumbh is being organised on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj. A lot of enthusiasm among the devotees is being witnessed nowadays regarding the divine and grand Mahakumbh. Till now, at least 7.72 crore devotees have taken the holy dip.
China's population decline accelerates amid falling births and rising deaths
Beijing, January 18: China's population continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year, with deaths surpassing the slight rise in births, raising concerns over the nation's long-term demographic and economic outlook, as reported by the Taipei Times.
Trump tariff hikes on Chinese goods may hit Indian exporters: Crisil Report
New Delhi, January 17: Trade restrictions planned by the incoming US President Donald Trump could lead to aggressive exports by China to other Asian markets, including India, according to a report by Crisil.
Mahakumbh 2025 expected to boost trade by Rs 2 lakh crore says Confederation of All India Traders
Prayagraj, January 13: The Mahakumbh 2025, which began today in Prayagraj, is projected to generate trade worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore in the region, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
Maha Kumbh likely to generate over Rs 4 lakh crore in trade, boost India's economy
New Delhi, Jan 12: As Maha Kumbh sets to begin in Prayagraj at the holy confluence of the revered Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers from Monday, the largest religious congregation on Earth is anticipated to generate more than Rs 4 lakh crore in trade in a significant boost to India's economy.