US President Donald Trump announced a plan for 'reciprocal tariffs' on both allies and rivals before meeting PM Modi. The tariffs aim to address unfair trade practices and trade deficits, with emerging markets like India and Thailand potentially facing significant impacts. The plan also includes non-tariff considerations such as VAT.
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Indian stock markets rebounded strongly after a long weekend. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose significantly in Mumbai. India has recovered losses from US tariffs. It is seen as a safe haven amid global market uncertainty. Strong domestic growth supports this. India may benefit from supply chain shifts away from China.
A 30-year-old ophthalmologist reported being harassed by a 48-year-old patient after she refused his advances. He allegedly threatened and blackmailed her, leading to defamation that impacted her professional reputation. Police have registered an FIR under relevant sections and are investigating the case. The accused's whereabouts are currently unknown.
The Indian cricket team departed Brisbane for Melbourne, gearing up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. With the series tied 1-1, India aims to replicate their 2020 Boxing Day Test victory, where they triumphed by eight wickets under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy.
Shaheen Afridi etched his name in cricket history, becoming the first Pakistan bowler to reach 100 wickets in all formats. His 3/22 helped him achieve the T20I milestone during Pakistan's match against South Africa. Despite his record-breaking performance, Pakistan fell short of the 184-run target, losing by 11 runs. Shaheen also became the third Pakistani bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets, joining Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan.
BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi for mentioning 'China' 34 times in his Lok Sabha speech. Gandhi asserted China leads India by a decade in production and data sectors. He criticized the 'Make in India' initiative, blaming its failure for China's presence in Indian territory. He voiced concerns about reliance on Chinese technology in potential conflicts.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Monday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was above 22,550.
Novak Djokovic, at 37, defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-final despite his injury, advancing to the semi-finals for the 12th time. Djokovic's 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory ensured his 50th Grand Slam semi-final appearance, where he will face Alexander Zverev, who defeated Tommy Paul.
The Supreme Court seeks information from the Centre, UGC, and NAAC on measures taken to curb student suicides due to discrimination. Addressing a PIL, senior advocate Indira Jaising highlights the lack of 'Equal Opportunity Cells' in universities as mandated by UGC regulations.
A 28-year-old woman and her boyfriend were arrested by Malwani police for allegedly murdering her husband in front of their two children. They attempted to cover up the crime by dumping the body and reporting him as missing. Contradictory statements led the police to uncover the truth after finding bloodstains in the couple's home.