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Toyota may build new RAV4 in US in response to tariffs, sources say

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota is weighing plans to build the next-generation RAV4 SUV in the United States, according to three people familiar with the matter, as the automaker adapts to new trade pressures and a surge in demand for its best-selling vehicle.

The company currently manufactures the RAV4 in Kentucky, Canada, and Japan. While the original plan was to continue exporting the updated model to the U.S. from Cana

Asian countries look to buy more US energy to offset trade imbalance

SINGAPORE: Amid rising trade tensions, several Asian nations are stepping up energy purchases from the U.S. in hopes of easing tariff pressure under President Donald Trump's new import duties.

Many countries across Asia have significant trade surpluses with Washington and rely heavily on energy imports. As U.S. tariffs disrupt global markets, some governments are turning to Am

Honda considers moving some factories to US from Mexico, Canada

TOKYO, Japan: Facing the pressure of new U.S. tariffs, Honda is weighing a shift in its production strategy that could see more of its cars built in the United States instead of Canada or Mexico, according to a report by the Nikkei newspaper.

The Japanese automaker aims to manufacture 90 percent of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. within the country, according to a report this week. This is part of a plan to bo

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba condemns terrorist attack in Kashmir, says "terrorism cannot be justified for any reason"

Tokyo [Japan], April 24 (ANI): Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday. Ishiba expressed shock and anger over the number of casualties caused by the terrorist attack carried out in Pahalgam and condemned the attack.

He offered condolences to the people who lost their lives and their bereav

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki India to establish Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Paying tribute to the late legendary leader Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India announced on Wednesday a proposal to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India, the automaker said in a statement.

The announcement was made as part of the remembrance event held today at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, in the memory of Late Osamu Suzuki, Former

Trump Backs Down Massive China Tariffs Could Be Slashed Soon

US President Donald Trump has indicated a possible softening of his trade stance with China, suggesting that the current steep tariffs may be reduced significantly. Speaking at a White House event, Trump stated that while the tariffs?currently over 145%?would not be eliminated entirely, they would ?come down substantially.? His remarks represent a shift in tone following a period of aggressive rhetoric and escalating r

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' sequel trailer: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr return in revamped summer horror saga

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): Sony Pictures has unveiled the suspense-filled first trailer for the upcoming sequel to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', reviving the fan-favourite horror franchise with a blend of fresh faces and original cast members.

The film is set to hit theatres on July 18.

Unveiled on official social media handles, following an early sneak peek at CinemaCon last month, the trailer

Garhwal Commissioner chairs review meeting, asks departments to complete preparations for Char Dham Yatra by April 25

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) [India], April 22 (ANI): A review meeting of Char Dham Yatra, forest fire, drinking water, road improvement, CM helpline and other development schemes was held on Tuesday in Vikas Bhawan auditorium under the chairmanship of Commissioner Garhwal Vinay Shankar Pandey.

Commissioner Garhwal has directed all the departments at the divisional level to complete the preparations by April 25 fo

Alfa Hockey launches 'VK16 Pink Edition' to honour Vandana Katariya

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Alfa Hockey today unveiled the VK16 - Pink Edition, a special-edition hockey stick named after one of India's most iconic players, Vandana Katariya. The stick pays tribute to Vandana's exceptional legacy and her contributions to the sport, a release said.

It said VK16 - Pink Edition honours her incredible journey and the barriers she has broken in Indian sport.

According t

Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa's 'Deewaniyat' to be renamed

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 (ANI): Actor Harshvardhan Rane is currently busy shooting for his film 'Deewaniyat' with Sonam Bajwa.

On Tuesday, Harshvardhan took to Instagram and shared a couple of BTS pictures from the sets, revealing that 'Deewaniyat' is a working title and it will be changed soon.

'Last 3 days flew by while filming extremely crucial heart breaking scenes of #Deewaniyat (which

Nepal: Indian Energy Minister Khattar reviews progress of Arun-III Hydel Project

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 22 (ANI): Indian Minister of Power and Housing Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, visited the Arun-III Hydel Project, which is being constructed with Indian assistance, during his official trip to Nepal.

On the first day of his visit, Minister Khattar flew to the Sankhuwasabha district, where the project is being undertaken along with his Nepali counterpart, Dipak Khadka, Minister for Energy,

Rafael Nadal, Armand Duplantis, Simone Biles emerge as winners at Laureus World Sports Awards 2025

Madrid [Spain], April 22 (ANI): Former Tennis player Rafael Nadal, Paris Olympics 2024 champions Armand Duplantis, Simone Biles, and Rebeca Andrade were some of the biggest winners at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday, as per the Olympics.com.

The ceremony marked the 25th edition of the prestigious event honored the biggest sports stars and was held in the Spanish capital.

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Naveen Jindal Welcomes 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports as a Milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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New Delhi [India], April 22: In a decisive move to shield its domestic steel industry from a surge of low-priced imports, the Indian government has imposed a 12% safeguard duty on certain flat steel products for 200 days, effective April 21, 2025. This temporary measure aims to curb the influx of cheap steel imports, primarily from China, South Korea, and Japan, which accounted fo

Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar arrives in Kathmandu on two-day visit

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 22 (ANI): Minister for Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar arrived in Kathmandu for a two-day visit on Tuesday.

Khattar arrived in Kathmandu at the invitation of Nepali Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation- Dipak Khadka. During his visit to India on February 12, Minister Khadka had extended an invitation to Indian Power Minister Khattar to v

Nifty, Sensex continue to gain on Tuesday opening, FPI inflows, Modi-Vance meeting boosts investors confidence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 (ANI): Indian stock markets continued their upward momentum on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices opening with gains, buoyed by the return of Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) inflows and positive sentiment stemming from the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance.

Market experts viewed this high-level engagement as a significant developm