US Customs and Border Protection has issued new guidelines exempting specific technology devices and components from reciprocal tariffs initiated by President Trump. This decision offers relief to tech companies like Apple, which manufactures a significant portion of its products in China. The exemptions include laptops, semiconductors, and data storage devices, potentially mitigating the impact of previous tariff threats.
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The AICC is taking a firm stance against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Despite a recent meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Tharoor remains dissatisfied due to lack of commitment to address his grievances and suggestions. Tharoor is unhappy about being sidelined within the party, including being removed from key positions and denied opportunities in Parliament debates.
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A car carrying Sana Ganguly, daughter of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, was struck by a long-distance bus in Behala Chowrasta around 6:30 pm on Friday. Sana and other occupants were unharmed, though the car sustained minor damage. The bus driver has been detained by the police.
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ICSI CSEET January 2025 results out: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the results for the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) held in January 2025. Candidates who took the exam on January 11 and 13 can check their results online at icsi.edu. They need a 40% minimum in each paper and an overall score of 50% to pass.
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