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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that new US tariffs pose a “significant risk to the global outlook” amid sluggish growth. Urging Washington to resolve trade tensions, she said such measures could worsen global economic conditions. The IMF had projected 3.3% global growth this year, down from the 21st-century average of 3.7%.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that she has been made aware of financial institutions charging fees for changing nominee details in the Public Provident Fund (PPF). She posted on X that a GO has been issued to remove these fees, and she also highlighted that the recently passed Banking Amendment Bill allows for this.
The PMO called a high-level meeting to assess Trump’s 27% tariff on Indian imports. Officials from Commerce, NITI Aayog, and DPIIT briefed the PMO. Minister Pankaj Chaudhary said India is analyzing the impact. Despite market concerns, India faces lower tariffs than China and Vietnam, offering a competitive edge in key sectors, experts noted.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has tabled the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha amid a huge tussle. The bill aims to improve Waqf property management by addressing issues in the 1995 Act, including corruption. However, the bill has already passed in Lok Sabha with a 288-232 vote on Wednesday.
The central govt will table the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha today. The Waqf Bill passed Lok Sabha with a 288-232 vote. The bill mandates non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies and restricts property donations. The opposition calls it unconstitutional, while the government defends it as property management reform.
Oil prices turned negative after an initial rise as Trump announced new tariffs, raising fears of a global trade war affecting crude demand. Brent settled at $74.95, WTI at $71.71. Analysts warned tariffs could stoke inflation and slow growth. Mexico ruled out retaliatory tariffs, while Trump also toughened sanctions on Iran and threatened Russian oil.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly defended the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. He claimed that the Congress-led UPA government would have handed over Parliament and airport lands to waqf if BJP hadn’t come to power in 2014. He credited PM Modi for preventing a “parliament takeover by waqf,” as opposition members protested and […]
In a major ceasefire violation, the Pak Army intruded into J&K’s Poonch district, triggering a mine blast and unprovoked firing in Krishna Ghati on April 1. The Indian Army retaliated effectively, with no casualties reported. The situation is under control. India stressed the need to uphold the 2021 ceasefire agreement for peace along the LoC.
It is known that the Waqf Board Amendment Bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha this afternoon. As part of the NDA alliance, all BJP allies are likely to support the bill. Among the supporting parties are Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, Nitish Kumar’s JDU, Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, and several others.
Five people were killed in a fatal crash on Maharashtra’s Khamgaon-Shegaon highway when an MSRTC bus collided with a Bolero SUV in Buldhana. Moments later, a private bus rammed into both vehicles. Rescue teams were working to free the private bus driver from the wrecked cabin as authorities continued relief efforts, police said.
China has launched new military drills in the Taiwan Strait, focusing on blockade, control, and precision strikes. The exercises follow a day after China surrounded Taiwan with army, navy, air, and rocket forces. Tensions have risen since Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, with U.S. support for Taiwan intensifying Beijing’s concerns.
To counter Pakistan and Turkey’s influence in the Mediterranean, India’s Air Force is participating in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece. The exercise, featuring Su-30 MKI jets and other aircraft, involves 15 nations and runs until April 11. This strengthens India’s defense ties with Greece amid growing tensions in the region.
A Mohali court sentenced Christian preacher Bajinder Singh to life in prison for a 2018 rape case. The victim alleged he exploited her under the pretext of taking her abroad and filmed obscene videos. Singh, known for miracle healing claims, was found guilty on March 28. Five others were also booked. The verdict was pronounced […]
A tense atmosphere prevailed at Hyderabad Central University as students, along with leaders from several political parties, staged protests over the Gachibowli land issue. Police detained BJYM, CPI, and CPM leaders who participated in the protest. Meanwhile, students continue their agitation inside the campus.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Bapatla district today and will distribute old pensions to beneficiaries in Kothagollapalem in Chinaganjam mandal. Later, he will hand over scooters to the disabled, and he will participate in an interaction program with the local people. He will also meet with local TDP workers in Bapatla.