Brazil has approached the World Trade Organization regarding US tariffs. These tariffs impact a significant portion of Brazilian exports. President Lula intends to discuss the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping. The US has also sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. This action is related to the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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The Maharashtra government has issued guidelines restricting state employees' social media use, prohibiting criticism of current or future government policies. Employees are barred from sharing confidential documents without approval and must avoid banned websites and apps. Violations will result in disciplinary action under the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, emphasizing responsible online conduct and separation of personal and official accounts.
Prajwal Revanna, former MP and grandson of ex-PM HD Devegowda, has been convicted by a special court for raping a 47-year-old domestic help. This conviction pertains to one of the four rape cases filed against him. The court had earlier charged Revanna under various sections of the IPC and IT Act, including rape, sexual harassment, voyeurism, and destruction of evidence.
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Shashi Tharoor's silence on Operation Sindoor sparks debate. Despite leading a delegation after the Pahalgam attack, he declined to speak on the issue in Parliament. Gaurav Gogoi and K Suresh approached him, but Tharoor preferred discussing the Indian Ports Bill, 2025. His endorsement of the government's actions contrasts with the Congress party's stance.
India has strongly condemned the US's decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the move 'unfortunate,' emphasizing India's commitment to safeguarding its energy security and national interests. This decision places India at a competitive disadvantage in the US market, potentially impacting trade relations between the two nations.
Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the US' new tariff on India as "crude bullying," expressing confidence in India's resilience. This follows President Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia, bringing the total to 50%. Rahul Gandhi also alluded to Trump's remarks about India and Russia in Parliament.
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy during a visit to flood-hit Kanpur Dehat by suggesting the Ganga's floodwaters were there to cleanse a woman's feet, offering a path to heaven. This remark drew criticism from opposition parties, who deemed it insensitive amidst the suffering of flood-affected residents.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized Prime Minister Modi's Chola tribute, alleging intelligence failures and comparing Modi's foreign policy unfavorably to the Chola empire's. Tagore accused Modi of succumbing to foreign pressure and challenged him to address these issues in Parliament. Modi, celebrating Rajendra Chola I's legacy, highlighted the Chola era's cultural and strategic achievements, emphasizing the repatriation of looted artifacts.