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Will Lady Liberty go dark? US govt shutdown threatens iconic Statue of Liberty torch

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The torch of the Statue of Liberty, one of America's most enduring symbols, could soon go dark as the federal government shutdown stretches on. With funding halted and no resoluti... Read More


Govt imposes 40% extra duty on used car importsPublished on: October 2, 2025 5:09 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- The federal government has imposed an additional 40 percent regulatory duty on the commercial import of used vehicles, following cabinet approval. The Federal Board of Revenue issu... Read More


Did Trump say government shutdowns 'fall on the president's lack of leadership?' Here's the truth

India, Oct. 2 -- With the shutdown of the United States government starting early morning on Wednesday, the question of who is to blame for it is on everyone's mind. The Republicans blame the Democrat... Read More


Supreme Court ends 'essential' exemption, all vehicles to pay green cess for Delhi

India, Oct. 2 -- The Supreme Court has removed a decade-old exemption on commercial vehicles carrying essential commodities from paying the environment compensation cess (ECC) before entering the Capi... Read More


Festive demand, tax cut power auto sales in September

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Powered by tax cuts and festive spirits, automobile sales took off in September, cheering manufacturers across the board. Tata Motors Ltd, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Maruti Su... Read More


No rate cut, but RBI trims rules, drops overlapping biz regulations in credit push

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The central bank unwrapped a box of goodies to power credit and business on Wednesday, even as it delivered a better growth outlook and kept policy rates untouched. The Monetary ... Read More


Top 5 electric scooters worth buying under rRs.r1.5 Lakh

India, Oct. 2 -- The electric scooter market in India is booming, with manufacturers offering a variety of models that combine style, performance, and practicality. Thanks to improved battery technolo... Read More


Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with EFTA countries will be a game changer: JBM Group Vice Chairman

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) entered into force on Wednesday, re... Read More


Benapole port sees 73,000 tonnes of deficit in consumer goods import

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- BENAPOLE, Oct 01: Despite an increase in rice import from India, Benapole port has witnessed a significant drop in overall consumer goods imports in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 compa... Read More


Trump freezes $26 billion amid shutdown battlePublished on: October 2, 2025 4:49 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- US President Donald Trump's administration has frozen $26 billion in federal funds for Democratic-leaning states, intensifying the ongoing government shutdown. The move targeted $1... Read More