India plans to increase Tejas jet production with deliveries of GE aero-engines starting March. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) aims for 20 jets per year, potentially rising to 30. The crucial delivery of 99 GE-404 engines, already delayed by two years, will support this production aim.
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A 35-year-old woman from Bulandshahr has accused her husband of allowing his friends to rape her for money over three years, while he watched recordings from Saudi Arabia. She remained silent fearing divorce and for her children's sake. The case is under investigation. Her family seeks justice as her husband and his associates attempt to flee.
An independent journalist, Sam Husseini, was forcibly removed from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's last press conference after accusing the Biden administration of supporting alleged Israeli genocide in Gaza. The incident occurred amidst Blinken's farewell remarks, where he discussed the transition of his role and defended US policies.
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported autos starting April 2, affecting foreign-made cars and light trucks. This move aims to boost US manufacturing but could strain trade relations with key partners like Japan, Germany, and Canada. The tariffs may increase car prices and impact consumer demand and employment in the auto sector. Trump's broader tariff plans also target pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
An auto-rickshaw lost control and crashed into multiple vehicles, including a luxury bus, on the Mumbai-Agra highway in Maharashtra's Thane district, resulting in the deaths of three bus passengers and injuries to 15 others. Emergency teams responded, and the injured were taken to a hospital, with three in critical condition.
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