US President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on imports from Mexico and China, aiming to protect American workers. Global stock markets tumble, business leaders warn of higher consumer costs, and affected countries retaliate with counter-measures. Trump defends the action as necessary for long-term economic benefits.
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The Election Commission of India has assured the Trinamool Congress that concerns about duplicate EPIC numbers, dead voters, and illegal migrants will be resolved. TMC MP Sagarika Ghose highlighted the seriousness of duplicate EPIC cards and the need for transparency. The opposition demanded discussion on voter list irregularities, stressing their importance for democracy and the Constitution.
A semi-literate 38-year-old man named Deepak Bharti attempted self-immolation due to a marital dispute with his wife, Deepa Bharti, who works at a guest house in Cantonment area. Despite pouring petrol on himself in public, he was rescued and hospitalized. The incident, involving escalation of a domestic issue, was witnessed and managed by bystanders and police.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the Centre for the draft UGC Regulations 2025, deeming it an attack on federalism. He opposed the expanded role of governors in appointing vice-chancellors and the inclusion of non-academicians in these positions, asserting that Tamil Nadu would resist both legally and politically.
Following violent protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf Amendment Act, the state police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the unrest. The demonstrations, which resulted in fatalities and property damage, prompted the deployment of BSF personnel at the request of the state government.
MS Dhoni becomes Chennai Super Kings' highest run-scorer in IPL history with 4699 runs, surpassing Suresh Raina. Despite Dhoni's efforts, CSK could not chase down RCB's 196, managing only 146/8. RCB end their 17-year drought at Chepauk, powered by Rajat Patidar’s 51 and notable contributions from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee who criticized ChatGPT's development, died by suicide at 26. He left OpenAI over ethical concerns and was a key witness in a copyright lawsuit against the company, claiming ChatGPT harmed businesses and the internet ecosystem.
Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 of the NFL season but underwent surgery ten days later. Currently focusing on core and upper body strength, Prescott aims to be ready for offseason workouts starting in April. The Cowboys are out of the playoffs despite a recent win.
The Congress party has expressed concerns over the deportation of 50 Indian nationals to Panama by the Trump administration. The Indian embassy in Panama is working to ensure their well-being. These Indians are part of a larger group of 299 migrants from various countries sent to Panama.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was below 75,900, Nifty50 was near 22,900.
In Bengaluru's Chandra Layout, police arrested four individuals for moral policing. A woman, wearing a Burqa, was confronted by community members for speaking with a man from a different community while on a scooter. The woman filed a complaint, leading to the arrests, including a juvenile. Authorities confirmed that no violence occurred during the incident. An investigation is currently underway.