India, China To Face New Trump Tariffs? US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill
- US House approved broad sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war, 262-159 vote
- Legislation imposes tariffs on Russian oil, gas, and targets Putin and defense sectors
- Trump plans to sign bill, despite some Democrats opposing tariff authority expansion
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On Risk From Superintelligence, Top AI Expert's Chimpanzee-Nukes Analogy
- Stuart Russell said it was disappointing that Trump and Zuckerberg did not agree AI slow down calls
- Russell said researchers should be believed when they warn the world about AI risks
- He also described what humanity losing control of superintelligence could look like
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5 Congress MPs On Panel That Sought Charge On UPI Payments, Did Not Dissent
- Five Congress MPs did not dissent on UPI charges in a parliamentary finance committee meeting, sources said
- The committee recommended a tiered MDR framework for UPI transactions in its August report
- Congress now opposes the MDR fee of up to 0.04% on merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000
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As Survey Flags 2800% Pharma Profit, Tukaram Mundhe Calls For Transparency
- Maharashtra FDA found up to 2800% profit margin on IV sets sold to hospitals and consumers
- Maharashtra FDA wrote to National Pharma Pricing Authority seeking intervention on pricing issues
- Survey showed medical devices like syringes and masks had mark-ups up to 29 times the cost
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Russia Sanctions Reaches Trump's Desk. How It Will Affect India's Oil Trade
- The US House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- The bill allows President Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers
- India is named among nations potentially subject to these tariffs under the bill
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Foreign Creator Tours Dhaka's $1 Hotel, Internet Can't Believe The Conditions
- Boat rooms in Dhaka rent for about 120 BDT or 90 cents per night
- Rooms are cramped with bunk beds and basic facilities like fans and nets
- Long-term stays cost less than $30 per month, attracting some residents
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Asian Markets Extend Gains As Oil Eases; Nikkei, Kospi Rise Post Fed Rate Hike
- Asian markets rose as crude oil prices eased after Saudi pipeline disruption news
- Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.45%, Australia's ASX 200 rose 0.34%, South Korea's Kospi up 0.5%
- US Federal Reserve raised key interest rates by 0.25% for the first time since 2023
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Covid Over, But Plague Of Custodial Deaths Continues: Allahabad High Court
- The Allahabad High Court rejected anticipatory bail pleas of two RPF personnel in a custodial death case
- The court observed custodial deaths continue despite the end of the COVID-19 pandemic
- The accused were involved in the alleged custodial death of Sanjay Kumar Sonkar in Gonda
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"Debate Band Kardi": Ex-India Star On Samson Amid Sooryavanshi Buzz
- Sanju Samson scored 57 runs off 22 balls against Afghanistan in the second T20I match
- "Samson batted amazingly. The way he has batted, debate band kardi (ended the debate)," said Mohit Sharma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Samson have been contesting for remaining one opener's slot in India's T20I team
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