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The Trump administration pledged $73 million in food aid for Rohingya refugees via the UN, amid concerns over aid cuts. Despite past US contributions of $2.4 billion, funding freezes under Trump forced hospital closures. Efforts to dismantle USAID continue, but a waiver allows life-saving assistance. Refugees fear worsening hunger and healthcare shortages.
Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed he speaks to French President Macron daily, showcasing a new era of “mobile phone diplomacy.” Macron also frequently calls US President Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer. This direct, rapid communication sidelines diplomats, reflecting Trump’s unorthodox leadership style and reshaping global geopolitical interactions.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba said Japan is considering “appropriate measures” against Trump’s 25% auto tariffs. He emphasized Japan’s major US investments. The tariffs hit Japanese automakers, causing sharp stock declines. Autos, a key sector employing 10% of Japan’s workforce, make up a third of its $142 billion US exports.
The ED attached Amtek Group’s assets worth ₹557.49 crore under PMLA in a ₹27,000 crore bank fraud case. This follows a ₹5115.31 crore attachment confirmed earlier. Assets include land, FDs, shares, and investments. Amtek promoter Arvind Dham was arrested, with ED probing fund diversion despite banks settling accounts. CBI had registered related FIRs.
After a two-year delay, US aerospace giant GE delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL for the Tejas LCA Mk-1A jets. The delay slowed the delivery of 83 jets, a concern raised by IAF chief AP Singh. The $716M contract, signed in 2021, aims to boost India’s defense production. GE hailed it as […]
The IMF agreed to a new $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan and reviewed an existing bailout that could unlock $1 billion. The 28-month deal supports climate efforts and requires board approval. Pakistan, recovering from a near-default in 2023, must cut subsidies and boost tax revenue. The IMF praised its progress in stabilizing the economy.
The Lok Sabha will continue discussions on the Finance Bill, 2025, on Tuesday. Earlier, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year, seeking parliamentary approval for budget proposals. The bill must be passed by both houses of Parliament to become law and implement the budget proposals.
Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Tuesday. The gunfight occurred along the Dantewada-Bijapur border during an anti-Naxalite operation. Security forces recovered firearms and explosives. With this, over 100 Naxalites have been killed in encounters across Chhattisgarh in 2025.
A full discussion will be held over the Telangana state budget in the Legislative Assembly today. It will be discussed on the budget of education, commercial taxes, sports, youth services, R&B, excise, tourism, forest and endowment departments. Deputy CM Bhatti will present the estimates for the 2024-25 financial expenditure.
Israel’s military admitted mistakenly firing at a Red Cross building in Rafah, Gaza, after wrongly identifying suspects inside as a threat. An investigation confirmed the misidentification, with no casualties reported. The military stated its forces were unaware of the building’s affiliation and promised a further probe into the incident.
India will seek an exemption from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs during US officials visit from March 25-29. US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and officials will discuss a bilateral trade framework. New Delhi aims for tariff relief before the April 2 deadline, with formal negotiations expected to follow.
The Maharashtra Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna posthumously on social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. Minister Jaykumar Raval moved the proposal, supported by NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal and Congress’s Vijay Wadetiwar.
After comedian Kunal Kamra’s remarks against Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, BMC workers began demolishing parts of Mumbai’s Habitat Studio, citing rule violations. The exact breaches remain unclear, but officials entered the Khar-based venue with hammers. The action comes after Kamra parodied a Hindi song to mock Shinde’s 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray.
Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav secured a rare milestone. By scoring 29 runs in the match against CSK last night, Yadav completed 3,000 runs for Mumbai Indians team in IPL. With this, he registered a record of becoming 3rd MI player to achieve this feat. Previously, Rohit (5,458) and Pollard (3,412) achieved this feat.
Gujarat Police arrested Jil Panchmatiya and Kesha Desai for posing as high-ranking officials with a red beacon and “Additional Collector” board. They failed to provide valid ID during a routine check. Authorities seized fake credentials and launched a probe into possible fraud. Over 10 similar impersonation cases have emerged in Gujarat in the past year.