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THE HEADLINES:-

Home Minister Amit Shah says, extradition of 26/11 terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana from United States is a great success of Modi government’s diplomacy.
Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, new Aadhaar law to be harmonised with Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
India and UK reaffirm commitment to continue collaboration in financial services sector, FinTech and Digital economy.
US President Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all except China; Raises tariff rate for Beijing to 125 per cent with immediate effect.
Mahavir Jayanti being observed across the country today with traditional devotion; President and Vice President greet people on the auspicious occasion.
India open its medal tally at Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 with a bronze in men’s compound team event.
In IPL T20 cricket, Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in Ahmedabad.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the extradition of 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana from the United States is a great success of the Modi government’s diplomacy. He said, it is the responsibility of the government to bring back all those who have misbehaved with the people of India. Speaking on a private TV channel, Mr. Shah said, it is a great achievement for the country that Tahawwur Rana will face a trial in Indian court.

Mr. Shah’s comments came amid reports that Rana is expected to be brought to India in a special flight today. Rana’s application against his extradition has been denied by the US Supreme Court.

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Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the new Aadhaar law will be harmonised with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, keeping user interest at the centre. He said that there were several gaps in the legal structure when the Aadhaar Act was enacted, but today those gaps have been filled up.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured various journalist associations across the state that the Special Public Security Act proposed by the state Government is crucial for internal security. He was speaking with representatives of various journalist associations in Mumbai yesterday to address their concerns regarding the proposed legislation. Mr Fadnavis said, this law will not trouble journalists or any common citizen, nor will it infringe upon their freedom of expression. He clarified that this law is not intended to target individuals, but rather organizations involved in anti-national activities.

“CM Fadnavis assured that constructive suggestions from journalist associations regarding the law will be considered and necessary amendments will be made to ensure clarity, transparency and precision in its provisions. CM Fadnavis emphasized that no action will be taken against any organization without a hearing before a three-judge advisory committee. If an organization engages in illegal activities that pose a threat to national security, only then-upon proof by the police before the committee-can action be initiated. Therefore, no government can misuse this law for its own interests. Bhavana, Aakashwani news ,Mumbai.”

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India is set to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircrafts from France. The deal will be formalized in the coming weeks. According to Defence sources, out of 26 Rafale Marine aircrafts, 22 will be single seater and four double seater and these will be designed and prepared asper the requirement of the Indian Navy.

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India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to continue collaboration in the financial services sector, FinTech and Digital economy. Both the nations held the 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue in London yesterday. The Indian delegation, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held high-level discussions with the UK delegation led by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

On enhancing economic growth, both sides stressed furthering the bilateral relations between the two nations, including continuing negotiations towards a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement and Bilateral Investment Treaty.

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India and Russia have agreed on six new strategic projects to boost bilateral investment cooperation. The decision was taken during the eighth session of the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects held in New Delhi. The session aimed at strengthening economic ties between India and Russia by identifying and advancing collaborative projects in sectors of mutual interest.

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President Droupadi Murmu on her state visit to Slovakia held one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks with her Slovakian counterpart Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava yesterday. The two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and issues of shared global and regional interests.

“President of India Droupadi Murmu and President of Slovakia Peter Pelligrini also witnessed the exchange of two MoUs, one on cooperation in the field of MSMEs between India’s National Small Industries Corporation Limited and the Slovak Business Agency. and another on cooperation between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service and the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

President invited Slovakia to take part actively in the upcoming WAVE Summit being hosted by India in Mumbai from the 1st to the 4th of May.

President Murmu also met Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico. Today, President will visit Jaguar land Rover factory, Slovakia, India Business forum and University in Nitra POOJA P. VARDHAN, Aakashwani news, BRATISLAVA.“

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In a major development, United States President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all but China. In a social media post, he said, the 90-day breather will apply to reciprocal and 10 per cent tariffs. The US President said, he was authorizing a 90-day pause as part of his tariff plan, but was also raising the tariff rate for China to 125 per cent, effective immediately. Mr. Trump said, based on the lack of respect that China has shown to world’s markets, he was raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States.

Meanwhile, US stocks saw their biggest rally in years after President Trump announced a pause on certain reciprocal tariffs. The move helped calm investor fears that had shaken markets over the past week.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 7.87 per cent, its biggest one-day gain since March 2020. The S&P 500 rose 9.52 per cent, its best performance since 2008. The Nasdaq Composite soared 12.16 per cent, marking its second-best day ever and the biggest gain since January 2001.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 today jumped 8.48 per cent, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 4.70 per cent.

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World Homeopathy Day is being observed today across the globe. Homeopathy is the world’s second-largest medical system. It offers a holistic approach to health care, attracting millions of people worldwide for its natural, non-invasive methods.

According to the Ayush Ministry, over 100 million people trust homoeopathy for their health needs in the country. Currently, there are three lakh 45 thousand registered homeopathic doctors, 277 hospitals, over eight thousand dispensaries and 277 educational institutions in the country.

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Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th and last Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir is being observed across the country today. It is one of the most sacred days for the Jain community.The followers of Lord Mahavir celebrate this festival by chanting prayers, offering Prasad and participating in chariot processions.

In Maharashtra, one of the key highlights of the festival is the Rath Yatra, where Lord Mahavir’s idol is placed on a decorated chariot and taken out in a grand procession.

In Bihar, people from the Jain community are observing Mahavir Jayanti at several places in Nalanda, Vaishali and Jamui district. Shobha Yatra, rituals of Mastakabhishek and devotional programme are being organised at Kundalpur in Vaishali district which is the birth place of Lord Mahavir.

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar have extended their greetings to the citizens, especially to the Jain community on the occasion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Jain community has been living the principles of simplicity, restraint, and sustainability for centuries. He said this while addressing a function on the occasion of Navkar Mahamantra Divas in New Delhi yesterday.

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India had a successful day in sports yesterday, claiming medals across shooting and archery. While athletes made their mark on the global stage in Tennis and Badminton, the IPL continued to thrill cricket fans with high-octane action.

“India opened its medal tally at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 with a bronze in the men’s compound team event. The team of Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, and Ojas Deotale defeated Denmark 230-223 in the bronze medal match in Auburndale, USA.

In Shooting, India’s Arya Borse and Rudrankksh Patil clinched the silver medal in the mixed 10 metre air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In IPL T20 cricket, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For Gujarat, Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer with 82 runs, earning him the Player of the Match accolade. Today, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST.

In Badmintion, Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Priyanshu Rajawat, and Kiran George sailed into the singles pre-quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China. They will play their pre-quarterfinals fixture this morning.

And in Tennis, Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton reached the quarter-finals of Men’s Doubles event at the Monte-Carlo Masters in their first tournament together. MANIK SHARMA, NEWS DESK, DELHI.”

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Sikkim today. Similar conditions are expected over Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. According to MeT Department, Uttrakhand, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab are expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied with lightning.

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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES :-

“End game for Tahawwur” headlines The Tribune, writing about US extradition of Mumbai attack key accused, Tahawwur Rana, after years of legal battle.
“RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points; home loans to get cheaper”, headlines The Pioneer.
Days after Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called India’s Northeast “landlocked”, New Delhi snaps transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo, a move that can disrupt Dhaka’s trade with Nepal and Bhutan, writes The Indian Express.
Facing a global market meltdown and strong retaliation from China, President Trump abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations, for 90 days, but raised it to 125 percent on China, writes Hindustan Times.
Finally, workers in rural Japan have built the world’s first 3D-printed train station in just 6 hours, reports The Times of India.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:-

Home Minister Amit Shah says, extradition of 26/11 terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana from United States is a great success of Modi government’s diplomacy.
Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, new Aadhaar law to be harmonised with Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
India and UK reaffirm commitment to continue collaboration in financial services sector, FinTech and Digital economy.
US President Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all except China; Raises tariff rate for Beijing to 125 per cent with immediate effect.
Mahavir Jayanti being observed across the country today with traditional devotion; President and Vice President greet people on the auspicious occasion.
India open its medal tally at Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 with a bronze in men’s compound team event.
In IPL T20 cricket, Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in Ahmedabad.