China has strongly opposed Donald Trump's decision to impose 10% tariffs on Chinese goods and warned of countermeasures to protect its rights. China also plans to file a complaint with the WTO, arguing that such unilateral tariffs violate international trade rules and disrupt economic cooperation.
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Former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal believes there's nothing wrong with Pakistan cricket despite their performance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He highlights the stronger performance of opponents. Praising Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's form and Afghanistan's prowess, he also expresses disappointment over India's refusal to play in Pakistan for the tournament.
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Stephen A. Smith, NBA Analyst for ESPN, has shifted his support to Donald Trump, despite being a long-time critic. Smith praised Trump for keeping his promises and criticized the Democratic Party for prioritizing issues that pertain to a small percentage of the population.
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A recent socio-economic caste survey conducted by the Congress government in Hyderabad indicates the backward classes make up 55-57% of the state's population, higher than the estimated 52%. Over 10% of households in the GHMC area were not surveyed. The findings will assist the government in shaping reservation policies and addressing historical representation gaps, with discussions led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee plans to visit Sandeshkhali on December 30 for a public distribution program amidst earlier protests over sexual harassment accusations against local TMC leaders. The visit will focus on state-run schemes like 'Lakshmir Bhandar' and 'Banglar Bari', benefitting around 20,000 residents.
Congress is set to hold its AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9, focusing on the BJP's 'anti-people' policies and attacks on the Constitution. Party leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi will discuss the party's future direction and alternative vision for the nation.
Life in Katra, Jammu, gets disrupted as Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti leads a 72-hour shutdown, protesting the proposed ropeway project. The agitators argue that the project threatens local livelihoods and traditional pilgrimage practices. Despite police intervention and detentions, the strike continues, with support from BJP and Congress factions.
Senior IPS officer DGP Ramachandra Rao has distanced himself from his stepdaughter, Kannada actress Ranya Rao, following her arrest in a gold smuggling case. Ranya was caught at Bengaluru Airport with 14.8 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore. Authorities suspect her involvement in a larger smuggling network. DGP Rao asserted his lack of knowledge of her actions.