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China announces 84% Tariff on US Goods Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

China has announced an additional 84 percent tariff on all goods imported from the US. China's finance ministry said that these new charges will take effect from midnight tonight. China said it is raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84 percent, up from 34 percent.   Earlier, China accused th...

April 9, 2025 8:15 PM April 9, 2025 8:15 PM

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BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee Over Waqf Act Stand and Murshidabad Violence

BJP today criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for their stand on the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Briefing media in New Delhi today, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned Rahul Gandhi on his silence over the eight lakh properties of Waqf, accusing him ...

April 9, 2025 8:08 PM April 9, 2025 8:08 PM

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Rahul Gandhi Unveils Party Reforms at AICC Session, Focus on District Leadership

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced important changes in the party’s organisation structure, stating that district presidents will be made the foundation of the party organisation. Addressing the 84th AICC Session in Ahmedabad, Mr Gandhi talked about making major reforms in the reservation sy...

April 9, 2025 9:00 PM April 9, 2025 9:00 PM

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India carefully examining US reciprocal tariffs, says, MEA

The External Affairs Ministry has said that India is carefully examining the implications of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Briefing media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian and the US sides are working for a mutually beneficial, multi-sec...

April 9, 2025 6:30 PM April 9, 2025 6:30 PM

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RBI Asks NPCI to Explore Raising UPI Transaction Limits

The Reserve Bank has asked the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to hold consultations with banks and other stakeholders to explore the possibility of increasing UPI transaction limits based on evolving user needs.   In a statement issued today, RBI said appropriate safeguards must be in...

April 9, 2025 6:01 PM April 9, 2025 6:01 PM

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BJP Calls Protests Against Waqf Amendment Law ‘Unfortunate’ & ‘Violent

BJP has described the uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on the Waqf (Amendment) Act and protests in some areas in the country against the new law as unfortunate. Talking to media in New Delhi, party spokesperson Prem Shukla said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has now become law after President Dro...

April 9, 2025 5:51 PM April 9, 2025 5:51 PM

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Rupee Falls 43 Paise to 86.69 Against US Dollar Amid Trade Tensions

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 43 paise to close at 86 rupees and 69 paise against the US dollar amid heightened trade tensions. Even though crude oil prices fell sharply and the American currency remained weak, the Indian currency stayed under pressure due to the continued outf...

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Poshan Pakhwada 2025: Promoting Nutrition Awareness and Empowerment

The Women and Child Development Ministry is celebrating Poshan Pakhwada 2025 to promote nutrition awareness, improve health outcomes, and empower communities. This initiative is part of Mission Poshan 2.0, which focuses on reinforcing community engagement processes and fostering the empowerment of b...