American consumer confidence has plummeted to its lowest point since the pandemic's start, driven by tariff concerns under President Trump's administration. The Conference Board reported a significant drop in April, with nearly a third of consumers anticipating job slowdowns, reminiscent of the Great Recession.
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Telangana government is mulling the appointment of a second deputy CM from the backward classes (BC) amid rising discontent over a recent caste survey showing BC population at 46.2%. Currently, Bhatti Vikramarka serves as the deputy CM. Potential candidates for the new post include transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar and TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as captain for the 2025 IPL season, starting March 21. Despite expectations of Virat Kohli reclaiming the role, Patidar's leadership experience and remarkable performance in domestic tournaments influenced the decision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement of the Genome India Project, which sequenced 10,000 genomes despite COVID-19 challenges. This milestone advances biotechnology and India's health potential, providing genetic data to aid precision medicine. The project, linked to India's burgeoning bioeconomy, underscores the country's role as a solution provider in global health.
The long-standing Russian gas transit through Ukraine has ended, impacting both nations financially. Ukraine's energy minister called it a historical event that will hurt Russia's markets. Gazprom and European gas prices reflected the changes, with mixed reactions from EU countries. Slovakia raised concerns, while Poland welcomed the move. Hungary remains unaffected, and Moldova faces a gas supply suspension.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured after being hit by a reckless Jaguar car while jogging in Noida Extension. The incident led to the arrest of the 22-year-old driver. Rising road accidents involving luxury vehicles in the region have prompted authorities to launch road safety campaigns, especially targeting schools and colleges. The boy remains in critical condition.
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava has achieved considerable success at the Indian box office, nearing the Rs 500 crore milestone with strong earnings over three weeks. The film saw political recognition with special screenings organized for MLAs and MLCs, and has been praised for bringing history to the younger generation.
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu faced criticism for demanding Himachal Pradesh CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sonu claimed his remark was sarcastic, intended to highlight the Centre's silence on security issues. BJP leaders condemned his statement as irresponsible, with Babulal Marandi accusing him of bringing shame to the state.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday humorously suggested introducing a law to counter Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's dominance. During a New Year's Day reception ahead of the Sydney Test, the PM praised Bumrah’s exceptional performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which includes 30 wickets at an average of 12.83.