Donald Trump issued tariff letters to several countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, and Iraq, warning of reciprocal duties starting August 1, 2025. These actions follow Trump's earlier announcement of tariffs for fourteen other nations.
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In a tragic incident in Delhi's Sagarpur, a 40-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 10-year-old son to death after the child insisted on playing in the rain. The father, a daily wage labourer, was living with his four children after his wife's death.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has vowed zero tolerance for hooliganism in the name of Marathi pride, following recent assaults on individuals for not speaking the language. This statement comes after incidents like the Mira Road assault, where a shop owner was attacked.
Following the devastating cloudbursts and floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi District, actress and politician Kangana Ranaut visited the affected areas to assess the damage. She expressed her deep sadness at the loss of life and property, promising to inform Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the situation and ensure assistance for the affected families.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lauded the Thackeray brothers' unity against alleged Hindi imposition in Maharashtra. He criticized the Centre for withholding funds and questioned the languages taught in Hindi-belt schools. Following protests led by Uddhav Thackeray, the Maharashtra government retreated from making Hindi compulsory.
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