Indian Markets Set for Flat Open as Global Cues Send Mixed Signals

‘Don’t need help’: Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500

Trump Administration Eyes Semiconductor Tariffs Amid AI Leadership Concerns

The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on imported semiconductors as part of an effort to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and address national security concerns. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed a proposal that would link tariff exemptions to foreign investment commitments. If implemented, the tariffs could drive up prices on a range of consumer electronics, including laptops and gaming consoles. Technology industry leaders have raised alarms, warning that the move could undermine the United States' competitive edge in artificial intelligence. Critics argue the policy risks increasing costs for consumers while potentially slowing AI development at a critical time.

Nepal Floods Kill At Least 472, Over 1,400 Missing Including Foreign Nationals

Devastating floods in Nepal have claimed at least 472 lives, with Chinese state media confirming three of those deaths. More than 1,400 people remain missing in the aftermath, including hundreds of foreign nationals. Over 170 Indian citizens are among those unaccounted for. The disaster has triggered a large-scale search and rescue operation across affected regions. Authorities continue to face challenges as new threats complicate relief efforts.

Nepal Tragedy Sparks Ruling Party Clash Between TVK and DMK in Tamil Nadu Assembly

A political dispute erupted between Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK and its ally DMK inside the state assembly following the Nepal tragedy. The confrontation was triggered when School Education Minister Raj Mohan attempted to deliver a detailed government statement on efforts to trace missing pilgrims in Nepal. This move came before the opposition's calling attention motions on the disaster were scheduled to be taken up. The sequence of events led to a visible rift between the two ruling coalition partners on the assembly floor.