The Hindu Morning Digest: October 11, 2025
[ad_1] Registrar General and Census Commissioner Mritunjay Kumar Narayan welcomed participants from across States on October 10, 2025. Photo: X/@CensusIndia2027 Trump says weighing ‘massive increase’ in tariffs on Chinese imports U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (October 10, 2025) said there no reason to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping in two weeks in South Korea as planned, adding in
‘Gaza will be rebuilt’: Trump expresses optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire; will set up a ‘board of peace’
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed optimism for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and said that after the hostage release, Gaza will be rebuilt, citing anticipated financing from wealthy Arab neighbors, and will set a board of peace.Answering the question over the Israel-Hamas deal, where key members signed the “first phase” on Wednesday, Trump said that he will soon go
U.S. Govt Has Started To Fire Federal Workers
[ad_1] The U.S. government has started to layoff federal employees, the Office of Management and Budget’s chief Russell Vought said on Friday, the 10th day of the shutdown, which is the first in six years. In a post on the social media platform X, Vought said, “The RIFs have begun.” RIFs is an acronym for reductions in force. President Donald
U.S. Govt Has Started To Fire Federal Workers
[ad_1] The U.S. government has started to layoff federal employees, the Office of Management and Budget’s chief Russell Vought said on Friday, the 10th day of the shutdown, which is the first in six years. In a post on the social media platform X, Vought said, “The RIFs have begun.” RIFs is an acronym for reductions in force. President Donald
‘I have never denied being half-Indian’: Nikki Haley’s son Nalin Haley trolled for bashing Vivek Ramaswamy’s statement on Holy Trinity
[ad_1] Nikki Haley’s son Nalin Haley was trolled for bashing Vivek Ramaswamy. Nalik Haley, the 24-year-old son of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, drew flak after he criticized Vivek Ramaswamy‘s recent statement on his Hindu religion at a Montana event. Ramaswamy said he believes in one God, though he is a Hindu. He said it’s just like how believing
Trump’s Threat Of ‘Massive Increase’ In Tariffs On China Sparks Sell-Off On Wall Street
[ad_1] Stocks came under pressure in morning trading on Friday and saw further downside as the session progressed, ending the day substantially lower. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 pulled back further off Wednesday’s record closing highs, plunging to their lowest closing levels in a month. The major averages ended the day just off their lows of the session. The
‘You are Charlie Kirk Jr’: Who is George Isbell Jr? A San Diego man threatening to kill Benny Johnson and his family
[ad_1] A 69-year-old man has been arrested for giving a life threat to Benny Johnson, calling him Charlie Kirk Jr. Benny Johnson, a Conservative influencer, received a life threat in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, prompting an investigation. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that they have taken into custody a 69-year-old man who sent the letter. George Isbell
US to host Qatar F-15 training facility at Mountain Home Air Force base in Idaho
[ad_1] US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday (October 10) announced that the Qatar Emiri Air Force will establish a new training facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, strengthening defence ties between the two nations. “Today we are signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar Emiri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Virtually Unchanged In October
[ad_1] A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed its reading on U.S. consumer sentiment was virtually unchanged in the month of October. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index edged down to 55.0 in October from 55.1 in September. Economists had expected the index to slip to 54.2. “Improvements this month in current personal
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Virtually Unchanged In October
[ad_1] A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed its reading on U.S. consumer sentiment was virtually unchanged in the month of October. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index edged down to 55.0 in October from 55.1 in September. Economists had expected the index to slip to 54.2. “Improvements this month in current personal
U.S. Stocks Plunge As Trump Threatens ‘Massive Increase’ In Tariffs On China
[ad_1] After moving modestly higher early in the session, stocks have come under pressure over the course of the trading session on Friday. The major averages have all moved to the downside, adding to the losses posted in the previous session. In recent trading, the major averages have fallen to new lows for the session. The Nasdaq is down 431.12
Latvia Trade Deficit Narrows In August
[ad_1] Latvia’s foreign trade deficit decreased in August from a year ago, as exports grew amid a fall in imports, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Friday. The trade deficit dropped to EUR 230.0 million in August from EUR 296.0 million in the corresponding month last year. In July, the shortfall was EUR 514.2 million. As compared to
Latvia Trade Deficit Narrows In August
[ad_1] Latvia’s foreign trade deficit decreased in August from a year ago, as exports grew amid a fall in imports, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Friday. The trade deficit dropped to EUR 230.0 million in August from EUR 296.0 million in the corresponding month last year. In July, the shortfall was EUR 514.2 million. As compared to
Turkey Retail Sales Growth Eases To 12.2%
[ad_1] Turkey’s retail sales growth moderated for the third straight month in August, though it remained sharp, the Turkish Statistical Institute said on Friday. The volume of retail sales climbed 12.2 percent on a yearly basis in August, slower than the 13.3 percent surge in July.. Sales of food, drinks, and tobacco grew at a slower pace of 9.6 percent
Turkey Retail Sales Growth Eases To 12.2%
[ad_1] Turkey’s retail sales growth moderated for the third straight month in August, though it remained sharp, the Turkish Statistical Institute said on Friday. The volume of retail sales climbed 12.2 percent on a yearly basis in August, slower than the 13.3 percent surge in July.. Sales of food, drinks, and tobacco grew at a slower pace of 9.6 percent
Slovakia Industrial Output Shrinks Most In 17 Months
[ad_1] Slovakia’s industrial production decreased at the steepest pace in nearly one-and-a-half years in August, data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic showed on Friday. Industrial production fell 6.3 percent year-on-year in August, much faster than the 4.6 percent increase in July. Moreover, this was the sharpest contraction since March 2024. The downturn was primarily attributed to weakened
Slovakia Industrial Output Shrinks Most In 17 Months
[ad_1] Slovakia’s industrial production decreased at the steepest pace in nearly one-and-a-half years in August, data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic showed on Friday. Industrial production fell 6.3 percent year-on-year in August, much faster than the 4.6 percent increase in July. Moreover, this was the sharpest contraction since March 2024. The downturn was primarily attributed to weakened
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Calico Brands Recalls 175K Scripto Premium Torches Sold At Walmart, Home Depot
[ad_1] Ontario, California-based Calico Brands is recalling about 175 thousand units of Scripto Premium Torches citing risks of injury or death from fires and burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves the Scripto Premium Torch with UPC number “0-70257-52226-6”. It has a four-position adjustable metal nozzle, adjustable flame, hands free operation lock, black ergonomic non-slip
Swiss Consumers Less Pessimistic In September
[ad_1] Confidence among Swiss consumers remained slightly less negative in September, survey results from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, or SECO, showed Friday. The consumer confidence index rose to -37.0 in September from -40 in August. However, the consumer sentiment index remained well below the long-term average. Meanwhile, the index worsened from -33.7 in the corresponding month last year.
Swiss Consumers Less Pessimistic In September
[ad_1] Confidence among Swiss consumers remained slightly less negative in September, survey results from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, or SECO, showed Friday. The consumer confidence index rose to -37.0 in September from -40 in August. However, the consumer sentiment index remained well below the long-term average. Meanwhile, the index worsened from -33.7 in the corresponding month last year.
Instant Euro Payments Become Faster And Safer
[ad_1] Sending money across the euro area will be faster and safer than ever, thanks to new EU rules on instant payments. People and businesses can now transfer money in euro within seconds, anytime – day or night, weekdays or weekends – whether within their own country or across the euro area. Since January, payment service providers (PSPs) in the
U.S. Stocks May Edge Higher Ahead Of Consumer Sentiment Data
[ad_1] After ending the previous session off their worst levels but still mostly lower, stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a slightly higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.1 percent. Stocks may benefit from recent upward momentum, as higher is largely
Portugal Inflation Confirmed At 2.4%
[ad_1] Portugal’s consumer price inflation eased as initially estimated in September to the lowest level in three months, the latest data from Statistics Portugal showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 2.4 percent annually in September, slower than the 2.8 percent increase in August. That was in line with the flash data published on September 30. The annual price
Portugal Inflation Confirmed At 2.4%
[ad_1] Portugal’s consumer price inflation eased as initially estimated in September to the lowest level in three months, the latest data from Statistics Portugal showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 2.4 percent annually in September, slower than the 2.8 percent increase in August. That was in line with the flash data published on September 30. The annual price