President Trump has warned the European Union and Canada of increased tariffs if they collaborate to harm the U.S. economy. He announced a 25% tariff on auto imports, aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing. Experts warn this move could hike production costs and vehicle prices, impacting middle- and working-class families significantly.
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In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing Savarkar's preference for Manusmriti over the Constitution. He argued that the BJP's actions, like favoring certain businesses and neglecting marginalized groups, contradict constitutional values and resemble the oppressive principles of Manusmriti.
With BJP governments now in all NCR states, PM Modi announced plans to enhance mobility and infrastructure across the region. Projects like the long-delayed RRTS corridors, major highway links, and Metro network extensions will be expedited, aiming to develop Delhi as a modern city with robust urban infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discussed fentanyl smuggling and trade over a 50-minute call. Trump accused Trudeau of using trade tensions for political power and criticized Canada's border policies for allowing fentanyl into the US. Despite rising trade tensions, Trump granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs.
Pahalgam sees heavy Army deployment during the Amarnath Yatra, but locals report a reduced presence otherwise. Restrictions are placed on tourist access during the yatra, including the closure of Baisaran meadow. Following Tuesday's terror attack, a large number of troops were present in the meadow, with aerial reconnaissance and combing operations underway.
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh broke his own national record in the men's 10,000m event at the Ten 2025 athletics meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA, with a time of 27:00.22s. This new record is 14.66 seconds faster than his previous one, set in Japan in 2024.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for their sudden reverence for B.R. Ambedkar, calling it "crocodile tears." He highlighted a 2012 NCERT cartoon depicting Nehru whipping Ambedkar, suggesting Congress's historical disrespect. Pradhan contrasted this with PM Modi's honoring of Ambedkar, accusing Congress of harboring hatred towards him from Nehru to Rahul Gandhi.
Calcutta HC warns courts to exercise caution in matrimonial disputes, quashing FIRs against two women accused of dowry harassment by their sister-in-law. The court noted the allegations were general and lacked specific details, highlighting the complexity of such cases.
India's aviation ministry has introduced new rules to combat hoax threats against flights. Individuals making such threats now face fines of up to ₹1 lakh, along with other criminal charges. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has also been granted authority to deny boarding or remove individuals from aircraft for security reasons.
Astronauts age slightly slower in space due to microgravity and time dilation, as observed with Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore. NASA studies indicate potential health impacts upon their return, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and cognitive changes. Williams and Wilmore are expected to return to Earth in late March 2025.