Metal exporters in India are relieved as the White House exempts steel and aluminium from an additional 27% duty, though a 25% tariff remains. Copper is also spared from reciprocal tariffs. Experts note that major issues may arise from secondary effects if a tariff conflict ensues, but the proposed 12% safeguard duty could protect India's steel sector.
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Jharkhand police killed self-styled don Aman Sahu in a shootout while he was being transported to Ranchi. The incident occurred after Sahu's accomplices hurled bombs at the police van. Sahu, connected to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was suspected in the murder of an NTPC official. A magisterial inquiry and an NHRC report will follow.
Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record with 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1, surpassing Manikanta Hoblidhar's previous record. Hoblidhar finished second with 10.22 seconds, followed by Amlan Borgohain in third with 10.43 seconds. Singh's performance highlights a strong competition and Reliance's dominance on the podium.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia responded to comments by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, who criticised India skipper Rohit Sharma for being "fat." Shama later clarified it was a generic remark about fitness and deleted her social media posts on X. Her comments drew criticism from the BJP, which accused her of body shaming. Congress MP Rajani Patil stated the party would seek a response from Mohamed.
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