President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing their failure to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. This move is part of his "America First Trade Policy", aiming to protect American workers and reduce living costs. Critics warn higher tariffs could hurt economic growth and consumer prices.
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A Karnataka High Court quashed the suspension of KKRTC constable Chandrashekar for taking a nap during a 16-hour shift, citing the right to sleep and leisure. Chandrashekar had worked two shifts daily for two months. The court criticized the KKRTC for imposing excessive work hours, recognizing international labor standards, and reinstated him with all benefits.
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Iron Age in Tamil Nadu may have begun around 3,345 BCE, a thousand years earlier than previously believed, new carbon dating from burial urns in Sivagalai reveals. This challenges the notion that the Hittite Empire used iron first, redefining the timeline of iron usage in global archaeology.
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