President Trump plans to announce 'Liberation Day,' imposing 25% tariffs intended to boost US revenue by $6 trillion over a decade but risking global economic instability. Economists predict a $1.4 trillion global income hit, inflation, and disrupted trade. While some countries like India may gain initially, experts warn of long-term negative impacts.
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Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have proposed hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with projected costs ranging from Rs 34,700 cr to Rs 64,000 cr. The plan includes four additional cities: Bhopal, Goa, Mumbai, and Pune. The ambitious budget surpasses that of Paris 2024, but there are possibilities to optimize costs.
The UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Moradabad police have arrested Ulfat Hussain, a Hizbul Mujahideen-linked terrorist, who has been on the run since 2008. He was earlier arrested in 2002, received bail in 2008, and became a cleric in Moradabad before going into hiding.
Tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended their White House meeting abruptly, preventing the signing of a critical minerals deal. Trump sought access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for military support, but Zelenskyy stressed the need for continued US assistance without conditional terms.
Following the ousting of President Assad, Israel launched extensive airstrikes across Syria, targeting over 350 military sites. The IDF claims the operation neutralized threats and prevented weapons from reaching extremist groups. While Israel denies advancing on Damascus, opposition sources report troops nearing the capital. International condemnation followed, with concerns over Israel's territorial ambitions and violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemns opposition groups for allegedly misleading people about the Waqf Amendment Bill. He urges all political parties to participate in parliamentary debates and discussions on the bill. Meanwhile, protests against the bill continue, with demonstrators wearing black armbands during prayers.
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the National Garden of American Heroes during a Black History Month ceremony at the White House. The outdoor statue park will honor iconic American figures, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and boxing great Muhammad Ali, among others like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Jackie Robinson.
Indian Railways is set to launch two new train services for enhanced Kashmir connectivity. A centrally heated sleeper train will connect New Delhi and Srinagar, offering a 13-hour premium journey.
Chinese startup DeepSeek unveils its AI system, DeepSeek-V3, achieving performance comparable to top AI systems from OpenAI and Google with significantly fewer computing resources. This innovation, achieved with about $6 million in computing power, emphasizes efficient resource utilization and the potential of smaller players in the AI ecosystem.
Steve Jobs previously expressed concerns about U.S. tech reliance on foreign-made components, warning that outsourcing could hollow out the industry. Similarly, President Trump has implemented measures like tariffs on auto imports and reconsidering the CHIPS Act to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependency on global supply chains.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, along with his wife Akshata Murty and her mother Sudha Murthy, visited the Taj Mahal, attracting many onlookers. Sunak, known for his tenure as the 57th British prime minister, also showcased his cricketing skills in Mumbai prior to this visit.