President Trump is escalating trade tensions by issuing tariff letters to multiple countries, including Japan and South Korea, imposing duties ranging from 25% to 40%. He accuses these nations of unfair trade practices and threatens further increases if they retaliate.
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India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep's inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
India has expressed its apprehension to US Senator Lindsey Graham regarding his proposed sanctions bill, which could impose significant tariffs on nations, including India, purchasing Russian oil, stated S Jaishankar. This follows a substantial increase in India's Russian oil imports, rising from less than 1% to 40% in three years, driven by discounted prices.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that peace and security are paramount for tourism development in Jammu and Kashmir. He noted the growing public opposition to terrorism, signaling a desire for peace and progress.
Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the Kanwar Yatra, suggesting officials should focus on providing food and health services to pilgrims. He mocked the directive for shopkeepers to display names, accusing the government of using QR codes to mask its failure to provide basic facilities like rest areas and food for the yatris.
Farooq Abdullah showed solidarity with Palestine and Iran during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, advocating for Muslim unity against tyranny. Simultaneously, L-G Manoj Sinha participated in a separate procession, emphasizing peace and selfless service. Shia leader Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi cautioned against arrests of Muharram participants, following reports of police action against provocative displays and violation of procession conditions.
Maharashtra's legislative council witnessed a fiery clash between Minister Shambhuraj Desai and MLC Anil Parab after a "traitor" remark, leading to a temporary House adjournment. The dispute arose during discussions on reserving 50% of new housing for Marathi residents. Desai defended his response, emphasizing the government's dedication to prioritizing housing for Marathi people amidst heated debates and accusations.
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