Donald Trump tariffs: US 40% trans-shipment levy intended for China could end up hitting Asean supply chains including India; Moody’s flags risks

File photo (Picture credit: AP) The 40 per cent trans-shipment tariff recently announced by the United States is expected to create significant compliance challenges for companies in India and the ASEAN region, particularly in sectors such as machinery, electrical equipment and semiconductors, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday.In July, US President Donald Trump imposed the tariff…

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Days before his tragic death, chess GM Daniel Naroditsky posted YouTube video with shocking title | Chess News

Daniel Naroditsky (Kelly Centrelli/Charlotte Chess Center via AP) Daniel Naroditsky, a prominent American chess grandmaster and instructor, has passed away at the age of 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced his death on October 20, 2025, with the cause remaining undisclosed.Naroditsky, a Stanford graduate, achieved remarkable success in the chess world, becoming a grandmaster at…

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Varinder Ghuman’s bhog and antim ardaas: Late Punjabi actor, professional bodybuilder’s family arranges for prayer meet |

Punjab lost several stars in the past few days, one of them was the actor and professional bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman. Passed away earlier this month after a cardiac arrest, Varinder Ghuman’s family has scheduled bhog and antim ardaas to honor the late star on October 23. In a social media post shared on Ghuman’s official…

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From ice cream to ketchup: These food additives could be secretly damaging your gut |

For decades, food additives have been considered harmless ingredients that make our foods smoother, creamier, and longer-lasting. But recent studies, including one published in Frontiers in Nutrition, have raised new concerns, suggesting that some of these supposedly “safe” additives may quietly disrupt the gut’s delicate microbial balance, with possible effects on immunity, metabolism, and long-term…

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Bihar polls: Friendly fights or frayed ties? Mahagathbandhan’s unity faces reality check | India News

Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is showing visible signs of internal tensions ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. The coalition, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, has struggled to finalise seat-sharing arrangements, resulting in overlapping nominations, last-minute withdrawals, and what leaders describe…

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US citizenship test: How Donald Trump is making it tougher than ever for immigrants to enter American soil

The path to becoming an American is getting tougher. A revamped civics exam is now in effect which tests applicants on deeper, more contextual knowledge of US history and government.The latest exam could become a major obstacle for many people worldwide, particularly for distant or disadvantaged groups, in clearing it. Whether this is another step…

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Industrial leasing boom: India’s top 8 cities see 28% rise; Delhi-NCR leads with 11.7 million sq ft

Leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces across India’s eight major cities surged 28 per cent to a record 37 million sq ft during January-September 2025, driven by robust demand in Delhi-NCR, according to real estate consultancy CBRE. In comparison, total leasing across these top cities—including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad—stood at…

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Watch: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi spotted bursting crackers on Diwali | Cricket News

Vaibhav Suryavanshi spotted bursting crackers (Screengrabs) It was a Diwali to remember for cricket’s newest teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as the 14-year-old was spotted celebrating the festival of lights in his trademark energetic style on Monday, bursting crackers after Bihar’s emphatic Ranji Trophy win over Arunachal Pradesh.The video, now viral on social media, shows Suryavanshi…

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