Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign-made films has sparked concerns about a potential trade war. Citing the decline of Hollywood and alleged propaganda, Trump aims to revitalize American movie production. However, this move adds to existing trade tensions, particularly with China, impacting global supply chains.
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The CBI in Dehradun has filed two cases of cheating and forgery against 11 people, including six Indo-Tibetan Border Police officers, for alleged fraud causing Rs 1.8 crore loss to the exchequer. The allegations involve the construction of border pickets and transportation of power generators, highlighting manipulation in the tendering process and embezzlement of government funds.
India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I to seal the series in Pune on Friday. With the win, India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Hardik Pandya (53) and Shivam Dube (53) scored commanding fifties to power India to 181 for 9. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi (3/28) and concussion substitute Harshit Rana (3/33) then shared six wickets between them after Varun Chakravarthy's 2-28 to bowl out England for 166.
RBI MPC meet: The Reserve Bank of India announced a 25 basis point cut in the repo rate, now at 6.25%, the first reduction in five years. The decision follows declining inflation rates and the need to support economic growth.
The Union government has announced the first list of Padma Award winners ahead of the 76th Republic Day. Honorees include Harvinder Singh, the first Indian para-archer to win gold at the Paralympics, and Neerja Bhatla, a gynecologist renowned for her work in cervical cancer detection.
Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) amidst the ongoing IPL season, shortly after his departure from the Indian cricket team's coaching staff. KKR announced Nayar's arrival through a social media post, even before an official statement from the BCCI.
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets, marking a significant setback in its antitrust battle with the US government. While the judge didn't find a monopoly in advertiser ad networks, this ruling opens the door for potential remedies, including a forced breakup of Google's advertising business.
The Budget presentation this year has clear political undertones, targeting key states Delhi and Bihar ahead of elections. It includes tax benefits for Delhi's middle class and various developmental projects for Bihar, highlighting the Modi government's strategic efforts to secure voter support.
The Delhi government has passed a draft bill to regulate school fees across all schools, ensuring transparency and preventing arbitrary hikes. Approved by CM Rekha Gupta's cabinet, the bill addresses parents' concerns and dissolves existing School Management Committees. Fresh SMC elections are set for May 9, and complaint channels have been opened for parents to report fee-related issues.
Virat Kohli returned to India's playing eleven for the second ODI against England in Cuttack, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal. India lead the three-match series 1-0, as England opted to bat first after winning the toss. The other change in India's XI was Varun Chakravarthy making his ODI debut, replacing fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav.