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The Chinese commerce ministry stated that the US should realise their mistake and cancel reciprocal tariffs. China’s commerce ministry on Sunday appealed to the United States to “completely cancel” its reciprocal tariffs after President Donald Trump announced an exemption for smartphones, laptops and other consumer electronics. “We urge the US to take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and return to the right path of mutual respect”, a ministry spokesperson said. US President Donald Trump’s administration had announced exclusions from tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics on Saturday. “The…

The key accused in the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008 was extradited from the US after the top court in the country dismissed his final appeal. Mumbai 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur Rana was reportedly told by his counsel on Thursday night that his trial, even a fast one, could take at least 5-10 years since even filing a chargesheet could take a year in the complex case. The co-conspirator of the 26/11 attacks was extradited from the US and arrived in India on Thursday, after which his counsel advised him on his rights. Tahawwur Rana was asking about the India…

Ramji Lal Suman alleged that those descending from the 16th century Rajput king Rana Sanga were ‘traitors’. The Karni Sena and more than 40 other Kshatriya-caste groups held rallies to celebrate the ‘Rakt Samman Sammelan’ (Blood Respect Conference), on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra, and demanded an apology from Samajwadi Party leader Ramji Lal Suman for insulting Rajput king Rana Sanga. They also threatened that if Suman did not apologise, they would take action against him. The Karni Sena’s state president, Sandeep Singh, said, “A key decision was taken during the gathering. If MP Ramji Lal Suman’s apology for his…

Murshidabad district of West Bengal has been tense amid violent clashes that erupted following protests over the Waqf Act. Three deaths have been reported in Waqf-related violence at Samserganj in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, shortly after which the Calcutta high court ordered the deployment of the central forces in the clash-hit district. A special bench comprising Justices Soumen Sen and Raja Basu Chowdhury was constituted by the Chief Justice to urgently hear a petition filed by Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, seeking the deployment of central forces in the district. Stating that it cannot keep…

Nearly two years after parting ways, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday joined hands again. Launching a scathing attack on the newly announced alliance between the AIADMK and the BJP for the 2026 assembly election, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Saturday called the tie-up a partnership which is “doomed to fail”, driven by “hunger for power” and devoid of ideological foundations. Nearly two years after parting ways, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday joined hands again, with Amit…

The exclusions would apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors, and memory chips. US President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones, computers, and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs it announced earlier this month, potentially cushioning consumers from a potential increase in prices. While benefiting the public, the move would also be welcomed by electronics giants, including Apple and Samsung, who were staring at a potential increase in their costs to access the US market. The exclusions, published late on Friday by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), narrow the scope of the levies by excluding the products…

On the latest episode of the WTF podcast, Bill Gates spoke with Nikhil Kamath about his packed India visits. Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently appeared on Nikhil Kamath’s WTF podcast, where he candidly spoke about his typically hectic trips to India, and his hopes to slow things down in the future. Kamath jokingly asked, “You’re always in a hurry when you’re in India. It’s so much nicer to spend time with you when you’re not in India. Why is that?” Gates responded with a smile, “Well, I’ll organise some of my trips where I take time off here. You know,…

Tahawwur Rana, co-conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is now in NIA custody in India for questioning about his involvement in the attacks. Mumbai terror attacks co-conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who has been brought back to India, wanted Pakistan’s highest gallantry award for the nine Lashkar terrorists killed during the 2008 siege, the US Department of Justice has said in a statement. The US, while interrogating Tahawwur Rana and his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, intercepted a conversation between him and David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, the main accused of the Mumbai terror attacks. During the…

According to Bengaluru police, the delivery boys objected to their interfaith interaction and began questioning them aggressively. In a disturbing case of moral policing in Bengaluru, a group of four young men, including two minors, have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a girl and her male friend in Chandra Layout. the incident took place on Wednesday near a park in the Chandra Layout area, when the accused confronted a burkha-clad girl who was seen sitting on a scooter with a boy from another faith. According to the police, the delivery executives objected to their interfaith interaction and began questioning them…

Nainar Nagendran, who defected from AIADMK, is set to take over as the president of Tamil Nadu BJP, succeeding firebrand former IPS officer K Annamalai. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has elected Nainar Nagendran as the president of its Tamil Nadu unit. Nainar Nagendran, who defected from AIADMK, is set to take over as the 13th president of the Tamil Nadu BJP, succeeding firebrand former IPS officer K Annamalai. According to reports, he was the only contender in the race as only he had filed the nomination for the post. Tamil Nadu is set for assembly elections next year, with…