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26 Sep

Donald Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Branded Drug Imports Starting October 1: Indian Pharma on Edge

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Washington/New Delhi: In a dramatic shift aimed at reshaping the U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all imported branded and patented medicines, effective October 1, 2025. The sweeping move is likely to rattle the global pharmaceutical trade, with India’s pharma exports particularly vulnerable. Trump made the announcement via his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that the tariff will apply to any branded pharmaceutical product unless the manufacturer is actively building a production facility within the United States. “Companies importing branded or patented pharmaceutical products will face a 100% tariff unless…

24 Sep

Macron Tells Trump: Stop Gaza War if You Want Nobel Peace Prize

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Gaza conflict, Israel, Nobel Peace Prize

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma)— French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said that U.S. President Donald Trump could earn the Nobel Peace Prize if he takes decisive action to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking to a French television channel in New York, Macron highlighted that Trump has the leverage to influence Israel due to America’s role as the primary supplier of weapons and military equipment.“There is one person who can do something about this, and that is the President of the United States,” Macron said. “America has this power because we do not supply the equipment that enables…

24 Sep

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late-Night Stage After Suspension, Defends Free Speech

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCharlie Kirk, Donald Trump, FCC, Jimmy Kimmel, media freedom

Los Angeles, September 24, 2025 — Jimmy Kimmel made a high-spirited comeback to late-night television on Tuesday, greeted with a standing ovation and chants of “Jimmy, Jimmy” from his audience, following a week-long suspension that stirred nationwide debate on media freedom. The suspension came after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr and several network affiliates raised objections to Kimmel’s monologue on the MAGA movement’s response to the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The move sparked fierce discussions over free speech, government involvement in media, and political polarization between Donald Trump supporters and the longtime TV host. Kimmel…

24 Sep

Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Ties Highlight Complex U.S. Foreign Policy, Says Rubio

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Marco Rubiio, US

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that the Trump administration imposed trade penalties on India due to its ongoing energy dealings with Russia, despite New Delhi being one of Washington’s key allies in the region. Rubio’s comments came during an interview with Good Morning America, where he was pressed on the former president's approach to Russian aggression in Ukraine and the claim that Donald Trump often avoided following through on threats directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin. In response, Rubio defended the administration’s record, pointing to specific economic decisions. “India is one of our…

23 Sep

Texas GOP Candidate Sparks Outrage Over Remarks on Lord Hanuman Statue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAlexander Duncan, Lord Hanuman statue, Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple, Texas GOP

Texas (Rajeev Sharma): A Republican candidate for the Texas State Senate, Alexander Duncan, has come under fire after posting controversial comments about a newly unveiled 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land.Sharing a video of the monument on X (formerly Twitter), Duncan wrote: “Why are we allowing a false statue of a false Hindu God to be here in Texas? We are a CHRISTIAN nation.” He later cited verses from the Book of Exodus, arguing against the existence of idols and reiterating his opposition to the installation.The remarks drew strong condemnation from interfaith and…

23 Sep

Super Typhoon Ragasa Nears Guangdong: Indian Consulate Issues Advisory in Hong Kong and Macau

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Hong Kong: As Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward the southern coast of China, the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong and Macau has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals residing or traveling in the region. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, Ragasa is expected to make its closest approach to the Pearl River Estuary on September 24, bringing with it gale to hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, rough seas, and storm surges of up to 4 meters. Typhoon Signal No. 8 is set to be raised at 2:20 p.m. today, with a likelihood of stronger warnings being issued later.…

23 Sep

California Moves Closer to Declaring Diwali a State Holiday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

Sacramento (Rajeev Sharma): In a historic step toward recognizing the cultural and religious diversity of its population, California may soon become the first U.S. state to officially designate Diwali as a state holiday. The California State Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 268 (AB-268), which proposes to add Diwali — the Festival of Lights celebrated by millions across the world — to the state’s list of official holidays. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until October 12, 2025, to either sign it into law or veto it. If approved, the legislation would mark a significant…

22 Sep

Netanyahu Vows Firm Opposition After UK, Canada, Australia Recognize Palestine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel-Palestine conflict, Palestine recognition

Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly rejected the recognition of Palestine by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, asserting there will be no Palestinian state west of the Jordan River. In a statement released by his office, Netanyahu accused the three countries of rewarding terrorism and pledged that Israel would respond after his return from the United States.“There will be no Palestinian state. The response to the latest attempt to force upon us a terror state in the heart of our land will be given after my return from the United States,” Netanyahu said. He argued…

22 Sep

Jaishankar to Meet US Secretary of State Rubio Amid Trade and Strategic Talks at UNGA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndo-Pacific security, Marco Rubio, Subramanyam Jaishankar, UNGA 2025, US-India trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): India’s External Affairs Minister, Subramanyam Jaishankar, is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at 11:00 am EDT (8:30 pm IST) in New York, according to the US State Department’s public agenda. The meeting is set on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Jaishankar will hold multiple bilateral discussions with global leaders.The talks assume heightened importance as trade relations between the two nations face tension. Washington recently imposed hefty tariffs, including a 50% levy on key Indian exports, citing India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia. While New Delhi has…

22 Sep

U.S. Revokes Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsChabahar Port, India, US Sanctions

Toronto/New Delhi (Bureau)– The Trump administration has announced the revocation of the U.S. sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port, effective September 29, 2025. The waiver, initially granted in 2018, permitted India to invest $500 million in the Shahid Beheshti terminal, thereby securing strategic access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while circumventing Pakistan.The U.S. move exposes Indian operators to potential sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter Proliferation Act (IFCA). Analysts caution that this development may bolster China's influence in the region through Pakistan's Gwadar Port, part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).India now confronts a critical decision: comply with…