Hong Kong Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win opener after bronze in badminton World Championships | Badminton News

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (PTI Photo) India’s leading men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament with a victory on Tuesday. On the same day, Kiran George successfully qualified for the men’s singles main draw.Fresh from their World Championships bronze medal in Paris, Satwik and…

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Markets slide in August: US tariffs, Russia-Ukraine war hit equity; GST reforms offer cushion

Indian equity markets fell sharply after the US President raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50 per cent in August, creating headwinds for the country’s manufacturing sector and potential economic growth. Further declines were seen due to the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. The fall was partially offset by expected benefits from the Prime Minister’s GST reforms,…

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Critical mineral deal: US firm signs $500 mn deal with Pakistan; eyes gold, antimony, rare earth and more

The United States has strengthened its ties with Pakistan as Missouri-based US Strategic Metals signed a $500 million investment deal to boost foreign investment in the country’s mineral sector.Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization, the largest miner of critical minerals, formalised the agreement on Monday through a memorandum of understanding with the American firm, paving the way…

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