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Reciprocal tariffs reduced to 10% for India, other nations
Donald Trump said that he's backing down on most nations' tariffs for 90 days amid market meltdown, but he's raising China tariffs. Market participants have been urging Trump to reduce tariffs, as economists warn that these measures could trigger a worldwide economic downturn and push prices higher.
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AI tool aims to help conserve Japan's cherry trees
Japan's famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations. Hiroyuki Wada of the Japan Tree Doctors Association, who inspects cherry trees in major spots in Tokyo, helped supervise the AI tool.
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Drama in Ahmedabad! Riyan Parag argues with umpire after dismissal
Riyan Parag's controversial dismissal sparked debate during Rajasthan Royals' IPL clash against Gujarat Titans. After edging to the keeper, Parag reviewed the decision but was given out via UltraEdge. Unconvinced, he exchanged words with the umpire before walking off, ending a promising stand and leaving Royals at 60 for 3.
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Mamata assures minorities that she will protect their interests
West Bengal Chief Minister’s remarks come a day after protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent at Jangipur in Murshidabad district where a mob set police vehicles on fire.
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'She loved online shopping': Jilted lover sends 300 COD parcels to ex in revenge
A 25-year-old man from Nadia was arrested for harassing his ex-girlfriend, a young bank executive, by sending 300 cash-on-delivery parcels over four months. The woman, who works in Lake Town, filed a complaint after facing distress and e-commerce account blocks. The accused, Suman Sikdar, admitted he did it out of revenge following their breakup.
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Values enshrined by Jainism offer answer to global challenges: PM Modi
The Prime Minister claimed during his virtual address on Navkar Mahamantra Divas, that Jain principles of self-purification, non-violence, and collective well-being align with his vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
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Tahawwur Rana a small player, U.S. had stalled Headley’s extradition, says ex-Home Secretary G.K. Pillai
Despite knowing about the terror plan, the U.S. let Rana’s school friend and main conspirator, David Coleman Headley, to continue with his ‘anti-India activity’; and after the latter’s arrest in 2009, the Americans stalled his extradition to India by offering him plea-bargaining, he says
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New Cyber Command headed by Director General of Police to tackle cybercrimes and cybersecurity
The move comes amidst rising cybercrime cases in the State. Bengaluru accounts for 20% of all cybercrimes registered in megacities in the country
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West Bengal will file review petition in Supreme Court on annulment of employment, says Chief Secretary
West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant said that the State government has already filed a clarificatory petition urging the Supreme Court to allow teachers to work
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'Anti-Semitic activity on net will result in denial of visa or green card'
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in a release stated, “Today, USCIS will begin considering aliens’ antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests. This will immediately affect aliens applying for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students and aliens affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity.”
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'Be cool': Trump tries to calm nerves as US faces retaliation in trade war
President Trump called on Americans to “BE COOL” after China and the EU imposed retaliatory tariffs. His message came as US markets opened with mixed but slightly positive results. Despite global market instability and falling oil prices, Trump assured investors it’s a “great time to buy” and claimed world leaders are eager to negotiate.
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It’s curtains down on BJP’s Christian ‘romance drama’: Pinarayi
He says RSS will inevitably target Catholic Church’s properties; the BJP may test the waters by introducing a private members’ Bill in Lok Sabha
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BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi’s ‘belated’ response to Waqf Act
‘Do you have a problem if Waqf is being reformed for the betterment of the women, widows, of the Muslim community?’ BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said at a press conference
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Karnataka explores legal framework to regulate online gaming
Karnataka is considering adopting a model similar to that of Chhattisgarh, which allows skill-based gaming while prohibiting betting and games of luck
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ITI to operate network centre for BharatNet phase-III project in Himachal Pradesh
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Two encounters rage in J&K’s Udhampur, Kishtwar: Officials
According to the officials in Jammu and Kashmir, five to six militants are suspected to be in hiding, with no casualties on either side reported so far.
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