Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced plans to amend the law to introduce death penalty for forced religious conversion of girls, during an International Women's Day event. The government aims to incorporate the death penalty clause in the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, continuing strict measures against rape and conversion.
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US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from countries purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas, potentially affecting India, China, and others. These tariffs aim to exert economic pressure on Venezuela, which Trump accuses of hostility and other malpractices. The tariffs, effective from April 2, coincide with his broader plan for reciprocal tariffs on other nations.
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