The US on Thursday sought to control the damage done by a controversial social media repost by US President Donald Trump, putting out a message that the American leader believes India is a "great" country led by a "good friend of mine".

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'Trump's Post Was Inappropriate And...': India TRASHES Trump's Post Calling India, China 'Hellhole'


India has strongly reacted to remarks by Donald Trump after his social media post referring to India and China drew diplomatic attention. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the comments as uninformed, inappropriate and not reflective of the long-standing India-U.S. partnership. The response comes as trade discussions between India and the United States continue, with an Indian delegation returning after three days of negotiations.

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#MintMarkets | MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 24 April.

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today

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Meta will cut 8,000 jobs and leave 6,000 roles unfilled as it ramps up AI spending. Microsoft is offering buyouts to about 8,750 US employees. The moves reflect rising AI costs, with Meta projecting up to $169 billion in 2026 expenses.

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#MintMarkets | Stocks to watch: These are the top stocks that will remain in focus today

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#MintMarkets | Indian markets opened on a weak note, with the BSE Sensex falling 180.20 points to 77,483.80, while the Nifty 50 slipped 72.50 points to 24,100.55.

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XPeng unveils an ambitious roadmap—flying cars by 2027, humanoid robots from late 2026, and robotaxi trials in Guangzhou this year. With 7,000+ pre-orders and a global push spanning 60 countries, the EV maker, backed by a tie-up with Volkswagen, is accelerating toward the future of mobility.

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#MintMarkets | Sensex crashes 2,400 points in 3 days, investors lose ₹7 lakh crore.

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#MintMarkets | Expert view: Crude must cool to $70–75 for Nifty 50 to sustain above 25,000, says Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities

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Meta Platforms and Microsoft announce major job cuts and buyouts as they ramp up AI investments, signaling a shift toward efficiency and automation amid the intensifying tech race.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that he has undergone treatment for prostate cancer, making it his first public acknowledgement of the diagnosis.

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Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh among 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to join BJP - Who are they?

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RBI cancelled the licence of Paytm Payments Bank, more than two years after regulatory orders brought its operations to a halt, stating that its continuation served no public interest and was detrimental to depositors’ interests.

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In a setback to the Trump administration, an appeals court blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access.

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Countries like Dubai and Qatar do not impose personal income taxes, instead generating revenue through VAT and other fees.

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In one of the largest investments ever made in an artificial intelligence company, Google has committed up to $40 billion to Anthropic, a deal that cements the Claude maker's position at the very centre of the global AI arms race

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#MintMarkets | Stock market crash: Nifty 50 to Sensex — has Dalal Street discounted the US-Iran war?

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#MintMarkets | Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell

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The Income Tax Department clarified that claiming HRA exemption does not guarantee significant tax savings. Benefits depend on rent paid, salary structure, and city type, with specific conditions for claiming exemptions.

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