US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on auto imports, including cars, light trucks, and key auto parts. The tariff, effective April 3, could significantly affect the price of parts in Tesla cars from other countries. Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that the impact is not trivial. Tariffs on additional goods, including pharmaceuticals, are planned.
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India's potential acquisition of US F-35 fighter jets may be similar to its Rafale deal with France. This interim solution aims to bolster the Indian Air Force until indigenous jets are ready, likely by 2036.
The Calcutta high court has admitted the CBI's appeal against the trial court's decision to sentence Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment without parole in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. However, it refused to accept the West Bengal government's appeal. Additionally, the Supreme Court has postponed the victim's parents' plea for a reinvestigation to March 17.
A 14-year-old boy was tragically stabbed to death outside a school in east Delhi following a quarrel over a game. The incident was a result of an escalated dispute involving the victim's classmate who called others for retaliation. Five minors have been detained, and two men arrested.
Irfan Pathan criticizes Virat Kohli's poor run with the bat since 2020 and questions why he hasn't played domestic cricket in the last 12 years. While acknowledging Kohli's past achievements, Pathan stressed the need for improving technical flaws and questioned the star culture in Indian cricket. Kohli scored just 190 runs in 9 innings during the five-Test series in Australia.
Mark Adair impressed on his ILT20 debut for Gulf Giants with an unbeaten 20 off 10 balls, and bowling figures of 2 for 23. He shone with a stunning catch and a humorous moment on the field, but despite his efforts, Sharjah Warriorz won by three wickets on the final ball, thanks to Tom Kohler-Cadmore's unbeaten 83.
Jimmy Uso has returned to WWE action sooner than expected after a broken toe injury at Survivor Series 2024. He and his brother Jey, reunited as The Usos, competed in a tag team match during a WWE live event in Jacksonville, Florida. Jimmy's comeback marks the duo's first match together in over seventeen months.
Maharashtra govt announced guardian ministers for all 36 districts, with CM Fadnavis becoming the first CM to be a guardian minister for Gadchiroli. Deputy CM Shinde will oversee Mumbai City and Thane, while Deputy CM Pawar will manage Beed and Pune. The appointments include significant role allocations to Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP leaders.
Indians are opting for smaller consumer goods packs as inflation in groceries and household supplies puts a strain on budgets. Categories like soaps, snacks, and tea are significantly affected. Companies respond with price hikes to address rising commodity costs, leading consumers to adjust their purchasing habits to smaller quantities.