The commerce ministry is preparing for various scenarios as US tariffs on Indian exports loom, potentially impacting key sectors like chemicals, textiles, and electronics. The ministry is assessing the economic effects and exploring strategies to mitigate these impacts, while also addressing non-tariff barriers imposed by the US.
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Social activist Anna Hazare criticized Arvind Kejriwal for focusing on liquor issues and being influenced by power and money. Hazare highlighted that a candidate's conduct should be pure and selfless. This criticism comes as Kejriwal appears to be losing the Delhi elections.
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A naval speedboat collided with a tourist ferry near Mumbai's Gateway of India, resulting in 13 deaths. The ferry sank after the collision, which occurred during a speedboat trial. Rescue efforts were undertaken by nearby vessels. Security measures were increased, and tourist activities were suspended following the tragic incident.
Allahabad High Court orders cleaning of a mosque in Sambhal following an ASI report stating whitewashing is unnecessary. The Masjid Committee plans to file objections against the order amid ongoing legal disputes. The mosque gained attention after violence erupted during a Jama Mosque survey in November 2024.
Ambati Rayudu has been actively voicing his opinions during IPL 2025, reaffirming his unwavering support for CSK and MS Dhoni while also criticizing online trolls. He engaged in a heated exchange with Navjot Singh Sidhu, accusing him of changing loyalties, and also debated with Sanjay Bangar about Rohit Sharma's role in the Mumbai Indians team.
India's long-term skilling mission is showing results, with the country ranked 27th in QS World Future Skills Index, and second in Future of Work. India excels in AI, digital, and green skills adoption, while recommendations include enhancing higher education, industry-academia collaboration, and focusing on emerging technologies for sustained growth.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,700, Nifty50 was near 23,200.
Gujarat reports its fourth case of human metapneumovirus, with a nine-month-old boy in Ahmedabad testing positive. The child, experiencing severe symptoms, is under observation. Of the city’s three cases, two are infants and one a senior citizen. State health officials are analyzing data on influenza-like illnesses, maintaining no major spike in trends.
Elon Musk denied Starlink's operation in India after a device bearing its logo was found during a Manipur security operation. Musk stated Starlink beams were "never on" over India. The device, potentially smuggled from Myanmar, was allegedly used by insurgents. Starlink lacks operational licenses in both India and Myanmar.