Economists anticipate the decision will also dent federal revenues. (AI image) The Supreme Court has dealt a blow to US President Donald Trump’s favourite economic agenda – tariffs, to the extent that the US President has called the ruling a ‘disgrace’. Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have been called illegal by the apex court, The Supreme Court...
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
Donald Trump (AP photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: The US Supreme Court on Friday delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump, ruling in a 6–3 decision that his global tariffs are illegal. In opinion penned by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court said Trump did not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic...
What a ‘good’ cholesterol test can still miss about your health: Doctor explains
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128614776,imgsize-37814,width-400,resizemode-4/128614776.jpg" alt="What a ‘good’ cholesterol test can still miss about your health: Doctor explains” title=”Doctors caution that a seemingly ‘normal’ cholesterol report can be misleading. It’s not just about the cholesterol levels; factors such as inflammation, LDL particle size, and triglycerides can dramatically influence your heart health. Genetics and lifestyle choices, often overlooked, are...
US SC nixes Trump tariffs: What it means for India
The US Supreme Court’s ruling striking down president Donald Trump’s tariffs will mean that 55% of India’s exports to the US will not face the 18% reciprocal tariffs. The US Supreme Court on Friday deemed Trump’s reciprocal tariffs as ‘illegal’, a move that is a big blow to the American President’s trade war. The ruling...
Can Trump overturn SC tariff ruling? What US Constitution says
The US Supreme Court’s ruling striking down tariffs imposed under emergency powers has triggered a fundamental constitutional question: can a president –including Donald Trump — overturn or bypass a Supreme Court decision on tariffs?The answer, rooted in the US Constitution’s separation of powers, is clear. A president cannot reverse a Supreme Court ruling. But the...
‘US not at war with every nation’: SC’s sharp put down in ruling against Trump’s illegal tariffs
Donald Trump “The United States, after all, is not at war with every nation in the world,” the US Supreme Court said in its landmark judgment against Donald Trump, striking down tariffs imposed across the globe. During his second term, Trump had repeatedly threatened countries with tariffs, using them as a primary tool to regulate...
Elon Musk projects a lifetime tax payment exceeding $500 billion, including…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has made a new claim regarding his financial legacy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he said that he expects to pay more than $500 billion in taxes over his lifetime. The projection comes as Musk’s personal fortune reached a staggering $852 billion this month. This massive jump...
‘Shocked’: Only daughter of ex-Isro employee who killed wife, refuses to fly from US for funeral
The horrifying incident at a senior living community, where a 70-year-old man killed his wife fearing there would be no one to take care of her after his death. (Image Credit: TOI) BENGALURU: The horrifying incident at a senior living community, where a 70-year-old man killed his wife fearing there would be no one to...
Why were Trump tariffs ruled illegal by SC? Top points from big ruling
In what is a big blow to US President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court has struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs that were imposed after the Liberation Day in April 2025. In a 6–3 ruling, the court examined duties introduced under an emergency powers statute, including the broad “reciprocal” tariffs applied to nearly all countries.The...
‘Not meant to last forever’: MS Dhoni’s IPL teammate announces divorce
Rahul Chahar receiving India cap from Virat Kohli India leg-spinner Rahul Chahar has announced his separation from his wife Ishani Johar, nearly four years after their marriage. The couple got married in 2022 in a ceremony held in Goa.The 26-year-old shared the update about his personal life through a post on Instagram on Friday (February...
