“The RIFs have begun”: White House confirms ‘substantial’ layoffs under way amid US shutdown – The Times of India

Amid a continuing government shutdown that began on 1 October, 2025, the White House has confirmed that significant layoffs of federal employees have commenced, as part of an effort to…

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Pakistan pitches port on Arabian Sea to US; eye on minerals hub development: Report – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last month Advisers to Pakistan’s military chief, Asim…

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Pakistan pitches port on Arabian Sea to US; eye on minerals hub development: Report – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last month Advisers to Pakistan’s military chief, Asim…

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Fed policy tensions: Donald Trump says he’s ‘not talking about’ firing Jerome Powell but calls him ‘lousy’; hints at change in 2026 – Times of India

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is not currently planning to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, though he sharply criticised the central bank chief’s performance."He's doing…

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Trump’s plan to dissolve Department of Education put on hold amid backlash: Reports – The Times of India

Trump's plan to dissolve Department of Education delayed amid backlash President Donald Trump's controversial plan to dissolve the Department of Education has been put on hold, according to reports from…

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21% endowment tax hike proposed for Ivies and elite US colleges: Who really pays? – The Times of India

President Trump’s reelection has sparked sweeping reforms aimed at government efficiency, including proposed tax hikes on elite university endowments. The suggested 21% tax on schools like Harvard and Stanford could…

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