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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…

India ‘far ahead’ in talks with US, terms of reference for trade deal finalised. India and the United States have purportedly finalised the terms of reference for talks on the first segment of a bilateral trade agreement and were ahead of other countries in negotiating with America. “We are far ahead in trade talks with the UScompared to other countries… there are lots of possibilities in 90 days,” said the official. The US is India’s largest trading partner and two-way trade between the countries was more than $118 billion in 2023-24. Donald Trump’s administration had announced a 26 per cent…

The survivor was allegedly gang raped by 23 men across multiple locations between March 29 and April 4. The alleged gangrape of a 19-year-old woman at the hands of 23 men over a period of six days has sent shockwaves across the entire country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepping in and ordering officials to take the ‘strictest action’ against the accused. According to the complaint, the survivor was gang raped by 23 men at multiple locations between March 29 and April 4. The survivor’s family had filed a complaint with the police in this regard on April 6. Police…

Prada, led by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, said its Versace acquisition is set to be completed in the second half of this year. Italian luxury brand Prada on Thursday confirmed its acquisition of Versace from the U.S.-based Capri Holdings in a cash deal worth around $1.4 billion. “We are delighted to welcome Versace to the Prada Group and to build a new chapter for a brand with which we share a strong commitment to creativity, craftmanship and heritage,” said Prada Group chairman and executive director Patrizio Bertelli in a statement. Capri Holdings, which owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo,…

The weather department has forecast thunderstorm with rains for Delhi on Friday, April 11, as well.  In a sudden weather change, Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) on Thursday witnessed dust storm and moderate rains amid a scorching heatwave. The India Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorm for the day. The capital’s maximum temperature for the day is forecast to settle at around 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 26 degrees Celsius. Delhi’s air quality index was recorded in the ‘poor’ category as the AQI at 9 am stood at 243, showed…

The NCW took suo motu cognisance and condemned the abusive messages directed at Mkhija on Instagram and other social media platforms. The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday urged the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the rape and death threats received by social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija following her appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s controversial web show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The NCW took suo motu cognisance and condemned the abusive messages directed at Mkhija on Instagram and other social media platforms after the influencer, also known as the ‘Rebel Kid’ shared screenshots of the…