President Trump handed out red baseball caps with the slogan 'TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING' in the Oval Office while addressing the press. This move comes amid growing tensions over the Trump administration's decision to take control of media access, challenging the White House Correspondents' Association's authority.
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Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated outside their Delhi headquarters as early counting trends showed the party leading in 41 out of 70 assembly seats, signaling a return to power after 26 years. Jubilant BJP workers danced, waved flags, and expressed optimism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pashupati Kumar Paras, chief of the RLJP, declared his party's departure from the NDA, citing perceived injustice and neglect. Paras highlighted the party's loyalty since 2014 but expressed disappointment over being ignored in recent NDA meetings in Bihar. The RLJP is now preparing for the 2025 state assembly elections and open to considering alliances with the INDIA bloc if given due respect.
India's retail inflation hit a near six-year low of 3.34% in March, fueled by cheaper vegetables and protein-rich foods. This drop follows a recent repo rate cut by the RBI, which forecasts a 4% average CPI inflation for fiscal year 2025-26. Wholesale price inflation also decreased to a six-month low of 2.05%, driven by lower vegetable and essential food prices.
The GST Council waived taxes on cancer gene therapy and reduced levies on fortified rice kernels. Decisions on ATF inclusion, insurance rates, and food delivery services were deferred. Used cars will face 18% GST, while pre-packed popcorn and voucher transactions saw clarifications. A new GoM will address state-level disaster levies.
Tourism-related stocks took a significant hit on Tuesday after major US airlines issued warnings about declining travel demand. Expedia Group shares fell by 8%, and Airbnb stock also dropped. Despite the sector's downturn, Southwest Airlines shares climbed due to new revenue-generating initiatives.
Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, hailed by BJP as a diplomatic success for PM Modi, brings justice for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The Supreme Court of the USA denied Rana's review petition, enabling his transfer to Indian authorities. Union minister Piyush Goyal and BJP members celebrated this as a win against terrorism.
Peter Schrager, a popular figure from Good Morning Football, confirmed his departure from NFL Network with plans rumored towards joining ESPN. This move could be indicative of a significant media shift, particularly with whispers of ESPN potentially acquiring NFL Network. Schrager's expertise and presence make him a valuable asset for future NFL coverage.
A Prayagraj local, presumed dead after the Jan 29 stampede in Maha Kumbh, unexpectedly returned during his own tehrvi. The man, known as Khunti Guru, revealed he had been with a group of ascetics, losing track of time. The quiet meal turned into a celebratory feast upon his safe return.
Ravindra Jadeja returned to the Ranji Trophy with a five-wicket haul for Saurashtra, which helped his team dismiss Delhi for 188. Meanwhile, Indian stars Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill had disappointing performances in their respective matches, failing to contribute significantly with the bat.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England to reduce bureaucracy and bring it under government control. This move is aimed at shifting funds to frontline services, such as hiring nurses and doctors, and improving patient care. The integration process will be completed in two years, reducing overall staff numbers by 50 percent.