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Trump threatens China with 50 per cent additional tariff
New York: President Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 50 per cent tariff that would take the total levies to more than the value of products while doubling down on…
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Umrah 2025: Saudi Arabia announces final entry and exit dates
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Shawwal 15, 1446 AH, corresponding to Sunday, April 13, will be the last day for Umrah pilgrims to enter…
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MP: Man defaces Ambedkar’s statue; police say ‘person mentally unwell’
Sidhi: B. R. Ambedkar’s statue was defaced by a man in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district, police said on Monday. An official said that the incident occurred on Sunday when a middle-aged man…
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Simultaneous polls can become reality by 2034, says UP CM Adityanath
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday claimed simultaneous polls could become a reality by 2034 and added those guided by the “nation first” mantra would back the move, even…
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Six bills notified after Karnataka Governor assent
Bengaluru: Six bills were notified in the Karnataka gazette on Monday after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot gave his assent. The bills, which finally became law after the Governor’s nod are The Karnataka Land…
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US Supreme Court denies Tahawwur Rana’s request to stop extradition to India
Washington: The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition by Tahawwur Rana to stop his extradition to India to face legal consequences for his role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in…
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32 madrassa children detained in Bihar for wearing skull caps
In a shocking incident, 32 Muslim children were detained by the Bihar police on Monday, April 7. A video of the children sitting behind bars has gone viral on social media platforms.…
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Kunal Kamra controversy: Ticketing platform responds to comedian’s delisting allegations
Mumbai: The ticketing platform BookMyShow has released a statement addressing a controversy involving comedian Kunal Kamra, after he was delisted from their platform. This comes after the comedian’s open letter to the…
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19-year-old girl dies by suicide in Medipally
Hyderabad: A 19-year-old engineering student tragically ended her life at her home in Medipally. She took the extreme step after being scolded by her mother for excessive mobile phone use. What happened?…
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ISRO chairman assures Assam CM of full support in launching state’s own satellite
New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met ISRO Chairman V Narayanan and discussed with him the state’s vision of launching its own satellite. The ISRO chairman assured the…
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Gold smuggling case: Judicial custody of Ranya Rao, 2 other accused extended till April 21
Bengaluru: A special Bengaluru court on Monday extended, till April 21, the judicial custody of Kannada actress and gold smuggling case main accused Ranya Rao. The special court for economic offences also…
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White House denies 90-day tariff pause: Report
Washington: The White House on Monday pushed back on reports about US President Donald Trump considering a 90-day pause in the implementation of his sweeping reciprocal tariffs, according to a news report.…
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DMK, Congress MP move SC against newly-enacted Waqf law
New Delhi: The DMK and Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Monday challenged the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Till now more than 10 petitions have been filed in the…
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US tariffs: Gold, crude oil prices tumble amid global uncertainty
New Delhi: The effect of the newly announced reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump is now being felt in the global commodity markets, with sharp declines seen in the prices of…
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Pakistan issues over 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims for Baisakhi festival
New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has issued more than 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims to participate in the annual Baisakhi festival to be held from April 10-19, it said on Monday.…
