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Not looking at lowering tariffs on India said Donald Trump

1.US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that he is not looking at lowering tariffs on India. His remarks came one week after the US doubled levies on the country’s imports to 50% as punishment for its Russian oil imports.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-says-not-considering-lowering-tariffs-on-india-imports/amp-11756857562569.html

2.It was a scene in eastern China almost certainly intended for an audience on the other side of the world: The leaders of China, Russia and India, the three largest powers not aligned with the West, smiling and laughing like good friends as they greeted each other at a summit on Monday.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/asia/china-xi-putin-modi.html

3.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to give shape to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for GST reforms, when she chairs the 58th GST Council meeting today and tomorrow. On the agenda are rate cuts for 175 items—from cars to soap and air-conditioners— as well as rationalisation of a four-tier system to two.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/gst-council-meeting-to-decide-on-rate-cuts-rationalisation-begins-what-to-expect-101756871042920.html

4.The Maharashtra government on Tuesday (September 2, 2025) issued a Government Resolution (GR) announcing the formation of a special committee to facilitate the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community.Mr. Jarange ended his fast amid celebrations at the protest site. 

news/national/maharashtra/maharashtra-issues-gr-on-hyderabad-gazetteer-sets-up-panel-for-kunbi-certificates-to-marathas/article70004139.ece

5.In a strategic initiative to boost travel to Queensland, Australia from the high-potential India market, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, have signed a long-term, multi-pronged MOU with Queensland Tourism (Tourism and Events Queensland).

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/thomas-cook-india-and-sotc-travel-partner-with-queensland-tourism-to-boost-indian-travel

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