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‘They’re ripping us off & they understood it’: Key takeaways from Trump’s tariff speech

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping set of tariffs in what he called a declaration of “economic independence,” igniting fears of a global trade war. Speaking from the White […]

Why is ‘talented guy’ Elon Musk stepping down as DOGE chief

Elon Musk, a key figure in Trump’s administration since January, is expected to step down as the head of the DOGE, at the end of next month. His exit has sparked speculations of a possible rift with Donald Trump, even though his departure was expected because of federal regulations that limit special government employees (SGEs) […]

Amid IPL 2025, Pacer Mohammed Shami’s Sister, Other Relatives Implicated In Alleged MNREGA Fraud

Pacer Mohammed Shami in action© BCCI A district-level investigation into an alleged fraud involving Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) has implicated several individuals, including relatives of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, officials said on Wednesday. District Magistrate (DM) Nidhi Gupta Vats announced late Wednesday evening that a preliminary investigation confirmed the […]

Air Force Pilot Dies After Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes In Gujarat

New Delhi: An air force pilot died after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Wednesday during a night mission. The other pilot is receiving treatment in the hospital. “The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to airfield and local population,” the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a […]

Global markets slide after Trump slaps huge reciprocal tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

Asian markets and US stock futures tumbled on Thursday after Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping increase in tariffs on imports from across the globe, escalating trade tensions and sending investors into a frenzy.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index dropped more than 3.4 per cent before a slight recovery, closing 2.9 per cent lower at 34,699.52. South Korea’s […]

Trump imposes 10% tariff on nearly all countries, calls it ‘economic independence’

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to enforce his extensive new tariff policy, called “Liberation Day” tariffs, imposing a 10 per cent baseline duty on nearly all imports. The measures, which included steeper “reciprocal” levies on key allies such as the European Union, Japan, and Israel, were unveiled after the close of stock […]

Musk’s Task Force Begins Shutting Down Foreign Policy Research Center

The head of the Wilson Center, a storied foreign policy think tank, resigned on Tuesday, a day after employees from Elon Musk’s government-overhauling team arrived at the group’s Washington headquarters to dismantle it, according to people familiar with the actions at the center. The resignation of the president, Mark Green, a Republican, and the visit […]

Today’s Libra Horoscope [Thursday, April 03, 2025]- Clickastro

Navigating Life’s Path with Astrocartography: A Celestial Guide to Personal Transformation In our pursuit of a better life, many individuals today are willing to relocate, making the phenomenon of capital exodus a global trend. The motivation behind such relocations is often the desire for improved circumstances and opportuni… Basoda 2025: Significance, Rituals, and Importance of […]

In Nepal’s classrooms, youngsters wonder if republic has delivered

KATHMANDU: They were still in the womb or a crib when Narayanhiti Palace became a crime scene. On the night of June 1, 2001, gunfire echoed through the marble halls, leaving nearly the entire royal family, including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, dead. Gyanendra Shah, the king no one expected, took the throne days later. […]

PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus may meet in Thailand, says Dhaka | India News

DHAKA: PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus will hold talks on the margins of the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand on April 3-4, according to reports quoting a source in Yunus’ office.While Dhaka has sought a meeting between the two, New Delhi continues to maintain that it is looking into the request, not […]