The Indian government is considering raising the safeguard duty on steel to 24% from the existing 12% due to concerns about potential circumvention by Chinese companies and the impact on domestic steelmakers. This move comes amid fears of trade diversion as Chinese goods face increased levies in other markets, potentially leading to dumping in India.
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A tragic accident in Sikkim claimed one life and left eight tourists missing, including BJP's Itishree Jena, after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta river. The incident occurred between Chungthang and Munshithang, with two boys rescued after being caught on a tree. Rescue operations are underway, complicated by inclement weather, as authorities search for the missing individuals.
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The Supreme Court has clarified that when an arrest is made with a warrant, a separate communication of the arrest grounds isn't required, as the warrant itself serves this purpose. The court stated that reading the warrant to the arrested person sufficiently informs them of the reasons for their arrest.
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Amit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security, alleging open borders to Bangladeshis and opposing waqf amendments.
Top stock market recommendations: Nifty remains range-bound, potentially retesting lower supports unless it closes above 25050, while Bank Nifty's rising trendline break suggests a possible 1200-1500 point decline. Aakash K Hindocha recommends Chennai Petroleum Corporation, LTIMindtree, and Zydus Lifesciences as buy calls, citing bullish patterns and potential for upward movement in these stocks.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant bowling attack dismantled Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, restricting them to a mere 101 runs. RCB's bowlers, including Hazlewood and Sharma, wreaked havoc, while Punjab's batting crumbled with soft dismissals and rash shots. Salt's explosive innings propelled RCB to a comfortable victory, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final.