- World
World leaders react to Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’
Washington: As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” the world reacted sharply against the decision, with some calling it a “mistake that benefits no one”…
- Stock Market
Sensex, Nifty open lower as Trump tariffs trigger global sell-off
Mumbai: Indian equity indices opened lower on Thursday following a sharp sell-off in global markets after the US President Donald Trump announcement of reciprocal tariffs. At around 9:20 am, Sensex was down…
- World
WHO faces 2.5 billion dollar funding gap after US’ withdrawal
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a budget gap of 1.9 billion dollar for 2026 and 2027, along with a 600-million-dollar deficit through 2025, according to media reports. The 1.9-billion-dollar…
- Middle East
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations
Jerusalem: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory. Military spokesman Avichay Adraee on Wednesday urged…
- India
After Lok Sabha nod, Waqf Bill to be presented in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi: After the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, it will be tabled by the government in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Lok Sabha intensely discussed the bill for…
- India
Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after marathon debate
New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill remained one of the major subjects of discussion on Wednesday as the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed its tabling. After a marathon debate on the…
- India
Trump rolls out ‘kind’ reciprocal tariffs, hits India with 26 pc
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a baseline rate of 10 per cent on all imports and higher individualised rates for dozens of countries, including 26 per cent for India, 34 per…
- Bangalore
Karnataka BJP launches overnight protest against price hikes, Muslim quota
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP launched an overnight protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday against the series of price hikes and the Congress government’s decision to provide 4 per cent reservation…
- India
Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025
New Delhi: The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill…
- Bangalore
Karnataka HC orders bike taxi aggregators to halt operations in state within 6 weeks
Bengaluru: In a major development, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday ordered bike aggregators, including Rapido bike taxis, to halt their operations in the state within six weeks. Passing the order, a…
- Andhra Pradesh
Infant girl succumbs to bird flu in Andhra
Narasaraopeta: A two-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh succumbed to bird flu more than a fortnight ago, an official said on Wednesday, April 2. The infant died on March 15, and the Pune-based…
- Kashmir
J&K political parties oppose Waqf Amendment Bill
Srinagar: All political parties of J&K, except the BJP, opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the Bill is intended to disempower Muslims and only target one religion. J&K Chief Minister Omar…
- Telangana
Supreme Court rebukes Telangana CM over statement made in Assembly
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 2, rebuked Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy over his statement made in the state Assembly mocking the anti-defection law. The chief minister had…
- India
Bail hearing for Sambhal mosque chief Zafar Ali postponed to April 4
Sambhal: The bail hearing for Zafar Ali, President of Shahi Jama Masjid Committee in UP’s Sambhal, was postponed to April 4 “due to the unavailability of the case diary”. Ali was arrested…
- Bollywood
AR Rahman to begin ‘Wonderment’ global tour with a special show in Mumbai
Mumbai: Music maestro AR Rahman is all set to kick off his much-awaited ‘Wonderment’ worldwide tour in Mumbai. The tour promises to be a one-of-a-kind musical experience, bringing together AR Rahman’s iconic…
