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THE #DLG+2 DISPATCH (GLOBAL EDITION)
as on 7th APRIL, 2025 / TUESDAY
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A Big Hello and A Very Good Moring to Readers and Viewers,
Today is TUESDAY, 7th APRIL 2025, and here we go with our THE #DLG+2 DISPATCH / THE DATELINE GUJARAT DISPATCH, as i scan the world news-headlines, news-commentary on the key-takeaways is somewhat a mix of conflict, crisis and controversies!
A World in Flux – Conflicts, Crises, and Controversies
Greetings Dear readers. As we sift through the whirlwind of global events, it’s hard to ignore the sense of unease gripping the world. From war crimes allegations to health crises and economic tremors, the headlines paint a picture of a planet at a crossroads. Let’s unpack some of these stories and what they mean for us, viewed accordingly.
First up, a top UK lawyer has filed a war crimes case against 10 British nationals allegedly involved in Gaza. The accusations are grave—targeted killings, attacks on civilians, and more.
While the details remain under wraps, this move underscores the growing scrutiny on foreign fighters in conflict zones.
For India, which has long advocated for global peace and justice, this raises questions about accountability in wars far from our shores.
Should nations like ours push for stronger international mechanisms to address such allegations? It’s a thought worth pondering.
Across the Atlantic, a measles outbreak in Texas has claimed another young life—an unvaccinated child. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.
In India, where we’ve battled polio and other preventable diseases with robust immunisation drives, this news hits home.
It’s a call to action to keep our guard up, ensuring our children are protected through timely vaccinations.
After all, public health is a shared responsibility.
In Cairo, the Egyptian and French presidents met to discuss the Gaza crisis. With violence escalating, including a horrific Israeli strike on a media tent that reportedly killed journalists—one even burnt alive—these talks carry immense weight.
India, with its diplomatic balancing act in the Middle East, will be watching closely.
Our commitment to peace and humanitarian aid could play a pivotal role in supporting ceasefire efforts, even as we navigate our own regional complexities.
Meanwhile, global markets are reeling as US President Donald Trump doubles down on tariffs, prompting China to cry, accusing the US of “unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying.”
For India, a key player in global trade, this is a double-edged sword.
While we could benefit from shifting supply chains, our exporters might face new hurdles.
It’s high time our policymakers strategise to cushion the blow and seize emerging opportunities.
Closer to Asia, Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has left over 3,500 dead, with rescue efforts winding down.
The scale of loss is heart-wrenching, and India, as a neighbour with a history of disaster relief, must step up.
Our expertise in post-disaster recovery could make a real difference, reinforcing our role as a regional leader in humanitarian aid.
In Africa, tensions are simmering as the Alliance of Sahel States recalls ambassadors from Algeria, while Russia pledges military support to Sahel juntas.
This brewing conflict could destabilise an already fragile region, impacting global security.
India’s growing ties with African nations mean we have a stake in promoting stability there—perhaps through diplomacy rather than arms.
Elsewhere, Syria’s new president is set to visit Turkey and the UAE, signalling a potential thaw in regional ties.
For India, which has maintained a neutral stance in the Syrian conflict, this could open doors for economic and strategic engagement in a post-war Middle East.
But we must tread carefully, given the region’s volatility.
Back in Gaza, reports claim Israel now controls 50% of the territory, razing land for a buffer zone.
The humanitarian toll—displacement, loss of life, and destruction—is staggering.
India’s call for a two-state solution remains relevant, but the path to peace seems more elusive than ever.
Should we amplify our voice in global forums like the UN to push for de-escalation?
It’s a question of moral and strategic weight.
On a lighter note, Russian propagandists are celebrating NHL star Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking feat, though it’s hard to separate sport from politics these days.
Meanwhile, Germany’s move to prepare children for a possible war with Russia sounds alarmist, but it reflects the growing anxieties in Europe.
For India, maintaining our non-aligned stance while strengthening defence preparedness is the prudent way forward.
In the US, the Pentagon’s massive C-17 and C-5 flights hint at a major strategic shift, while Mark Zuckerberg’s $23 million mansion near the White House raises eyebrows.
Closer to our region, Iran-backed militias in Iraq are reportedly disarming to avoid US escalation—a rare de-escalatory step in a tense landscape.
And in the Red Sea, the EU’s commander insists they’re not there to fight the Houthis, focusing instead on maritime security.
These moves highlight the delicate dance of power and diplomacy shaping our world.
Finally, the Poland-Belarus border crisis, marked by “increasing brutality,” and the uncertain fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who may return to the US from El Salvador, remind us of the human stories behind geopolitical tussles.
Each crisis, whether it’s a tariff “tsunami” threatening the GOP’s 2026 prospects or a health scare in Texas, demands our attention and empathy.
As Indians, we’re no strangers to navigating complexity—be it economic challenges or regional tensions.
These global events urge us to stay informed, engaged, and proactive.
Whether it’s championing peace, bolstering our economy, or protecting public health, the world’s challenges are also our own.
Let’s hope for wiser leadership and collective resolve to steer us toward a more stable future.
Until next time, stay vigilant and stay hopeful.
The author is a concerned global citizen, reflecting on the world’s pulse accordingly.
Whereas other news in form of summaries and news-headlines can well be read in THE WORLD REPORT section as well in the WORLD NEWSWIRES section of THE #DLG+2 DISPATCH / THE DATELINE GUJARAT DISPATCH.
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So, what is there in today's THE WORLD REPORT, as i scan the online and offline news-platforms and try to understand the pivots, what i see is that news headlines across the world is dominated with some of the major developments and As i scan the headlines across the world, what i read is the tone of A World in Flux – Tariffs, Tensions, and Nature’s Fury!
Below is a news commentary written, based on the news pointers making headlines across the world. It reflects a conversational yet analytical tone, typical news-commentary, while weaving together key events from Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, and the polar regions (Antarctic and Arctic). I've kept it engaging and concise, focusing on the most striking developments.
A World in Flux – Tariffs, Tensions, and Nature’s Fury
As I sit here sipping my cup of tea and scrolling through the headlines, the world feels like it’s spinning faster than a T20 match on steroids.
From Trump’s tariff tantrums shaking up global markets to nature throwing curveballs like ice storms and polar vortex disruptions, there’s no shortage of drama.
Let’s unpack the big stories making waves today, starting close to our neighbours in the West.
In Canada, it’s a mixed bag of chaos and resilience. Over 78,000 people in central Ontario are still without power, a week after a brutal ice storm hit them hard—talk about a chilly reminder of nature’s power! Meanwhile, Ottawa’s Parliament Hill was locked down not once but twice, thanks to a couple of standoffs involving local men. Politicians are also squabbling over the North Island-Powell River candidate, proving that even in Canada, politics is never short of masala. On the brighter side, Brad Jacobs bagged a bronze at the World Men’s Curling Championship, giving Canadians something to cheer about. But the real buzz is around Trump’s tariffs—Ontario Premier Doug Ford has promised an $11 billion relief package for workers and businesses reeling from the fallout. With world markets facing a “Panic Monday,” Canada’s softwood industry is bracing for more trouble as duties climb higher.
Across the border in the United States, Donald Trump is back in the spotlight, and how! He’s set to meet Israeli PM Netanyahu to talk tariffs, Gaza hostages, and maybe a bit of Iran-bashing on the side. His “reciprocal tariffs” have everyone from China to Europe crying—Beijing’s calling it “unilateralism,” while European stocks are tanking. Even Elon Musk is clashing with Trump’s trade advisor over this tariff mess, proving that even billionaires can’t agree on everything. On the home front, a measles outbreak in Texas has claimed a second child’s life, with RFK Jr. popping up at the epicenter—health cuts under Trump aren’t helping either. And in a bizarre twist, Interior Department staff have been told to bake cookies—yes, you read that right—while Social Security servers crash thanks to untested software. America’s making history, alright, just not the kind Trump might’ve hoped for.
Down south in Mexico, it’s grim scenes aplenty. A decapitated body in the street signals a cartel civil war, while a “tourist” got nabbed with $360,000 in cash and 14 kilos of meth—hardly a holiday souvenir! Trump’s tariffs are hitting hard too, with JLR halting US shipments and the focus shifting to risky sea crossings at the border. Meanwhile, a moderate 4.0 earthquake rattled Oaxaca—Mother Nature joining the party, it seems.
The Caribbean isn’t faring much better. An 18-year-old Canadian in the Dominican Republic needs skull surgery after a brutal beating, while Haiti’s textile industry is choking under Trump’s tariffs. Barbados PM Mottley is pleading with the US, “We’re not your enemy,” but while the Antigua’s mysterious disappearances are quite worrisome, on the flip side Grenada’s solar dreams, the region’s got its hands full.
In Latin America, Argentina’s bond market is showing signs of life, but Venezuela’s accusing the US of plotting a “false flag” attack on Guyana’s oil rigs—conspiracy theories or real threats? The Panama Canal’s eyeing an energy pipeline, while Colombia’s new “anti-Zionist rabbi” in charge of religious affairs is raising eyebrows. Drama everywhere you look!
Over in Europe, Trump’s tariffs are a “brutal” blow, says Macron, but Tánaiste Simon Harris is urging calm. Hungary’s Orbán is quitting the ICC, and Germany’s prepping kids for a possible war with Russia—chilling stuff! Paris and Frankfurt stocks are plummeting as China retaliates, and London protesters are asking, “Are we the 53rd state?” The EU’s in a pickle—retaliate or wait it out?
The Middle East is a powder keg as usual. Netanyahu’s dodging an ICC warrant en route to Trump, while Iran’s on high alert for a US strike. Hamas reportedly demanded $500 million from Tehran to destroy Israel—big claims, no proof yet. Saudi Arabia’s slapped a visa ban on 14 countries, and Gaza’s aid situation is a mess—war, tariffs, and tension all rolled into one.
Africa isn’t catching a break either. Gunmen killed 52 in Nigeria’s Plateau state, and Sudan’s cozying up to Iran, worrying Israel. Ghana’s deporting illegal miners, while DRC rebels and the government are finally talking peace—fingers crossed!
In Asia, Trump’s tariffs are a “bloodbath” for markets, says Malaysia, but India’s eyeing a big win—30 million iPhones to be made here in 2025! Modi’s solar pact with Sri Lanka is a green boost, while South Korea’s setting a presidential poll date amid divorce scandals rocking its celebs. Osaka’s Expo site, though, has a methane gas scare—safety first, please!
The South Pacific is quieter, but not idle—Australia’s building a missile factory, and the US Coast Guard’s bonding with Palau. AUKUS is chugging along, with funding boosts keeping the region on edge.
Finally, the polar extremes—Antarctic and Arctic—are in the news too. Trump’s slapped tariffs on Antarctica’s penguin islands (yes, really!), with officials saying it’s a jab at China’s new radio telescope there. Meltwater’s raising sea levels, and a $60 million US infrastructure cut’s hurting influence. Up north, the Arctic’s sea ice hit a record low, whales and salmon are popping up, and a polar vortex collapse is sending chills to Toronto and beyond.
So, what’s the takeaway? The world’s a pressure cooker—tariffs are rattling economies, nature’s flexing its muscles, and leaders are scrambling. As Indians, we watch with bated breath—will our iPhone dreams soar, or will global chaos rain on our parade? Stay tuned, folks, it’s only Tuesday!
Cheers!
The headlines of the newspapers from across the world alongwith analysis of same news in a crip manner as done by SKY NEWS, here we go ... with the YouTube video Courtesy of : SKY NEWS as presented by SKY NEWS - A LOOK AT TOMORROW'S HEADLINES - PRESS REVIEW.
So, that is all as far as THE WORLD REPORT goes, all other continent-wise news-updates, news-flashes can be read in WORLD NEWSWIRES section ...
As far as THE INDIA STORY goes, as i scan the online and offline news platforms, the news headlines are pivoting around from political developments, regional and local events, crime-law & order news and business news developments, which can very well be read in the INDIA NEWSWIRES section, displayed below.
So, here we go, as i scan the news-headlines from India, what is really buzzing is - Chaos, Cash, and Crown Prince : A Week of Headlines in India
Here's a news commentary on What is happening in Indian based on the news-pointers making headlines. I've woven them into a cohesive narrative with a conversational yet critical tone, as is common in Indian news commentary ...
Chaos, Cash, and Crown Prince : A Week of Headlines in India
What a week it’s been, folks! From the corridors of power to the streets of Uttar Pradesh, India is grappling with a whirlwind of events that leave us both shocked and, frankly, a bit exhausted.
Let’s dive into the mess, shall we?
First up, a chilling report from Uttar Pradesh has shaken the nation—yet again. A student allegedly gang-raped by 23 men in Varanasi between March 29 and April 4.
UP Police have filed an FIR against 23 accused, with six in custody and 11 still unidentified.
The Supreme Court didn’t mince words, slamming the UP Police for what it called an “absolute breakdown of rule of law.”
The court’s ire stems from a disturbing trend of converting civil disputes into criminal cases, but this horrific incident raises bigger questions—where’s the safety, where’s the justice?
It’s a stark reminder that for all the talk of development, some things in our system remain stubbornly broken.
Meanwhile, the common man’s pocket is feeling the pinch.
The government has hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre, and LPG prices have shot up by Rs 50 per cylinder! (especially while the oil prices have taken hit, post Libration Day Celebrations in the US)
Fuel and cooking gas prices going up together? That’s a double whammy for households already juggling rising costs.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, the Indian rupee took a nosedive—its worst day in nearly three months—thanks to a tariff-spurred market rout.
Sources say India might let the rupee slide further if Trump’s tariff threats spark a yuan fall.
Rahul Gandhi didn’t hold back, tweeting, “Trump has blown the lid off the illusion,” pointing to the global tariff turmoil hitting home.
Buckle up, folks—our wallets are in for a rough ride.
On a brighter note—or at least a diplomatic one — Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is landing in India, today (ie Tuesday), April 8, for a two-day visit.
Invited by PM Narendra Modi, he’ll meet the top brass in Delhi before heading to Mumbai.
With India and the UAE tightening ties, this visit could mean big things—think defence deals and trade boosts.
Speaking of trade, the EU is nudging India to slash car import tariffs from a hefty 100% to 10%. Will we play ball? That’s a billion-dollar question.
Elsewhere, the headlines are a mixed bag.
In Tamil Nadu, a snake rescuer’s family is pleading for government aid after he died of a cobra bite in Coimbatore—heroism shouldn’t come at such a cost, should it?
On the legal front, the Rajasthan High Court has extended Asaram Bapu’s interim bail till June 30, while the DMK has moved the Supreme Court against the Centre’s Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.
And in Goa, students are celebrating—the GBSHSE Class 10 SSC results for 2025 are out, so go check gbshse.in if you’re one of them!
The biz world’s buzzing too.
FADA reports India’s auto retail sector grew 6.46% in FY’25—not bad, considering the global headwinds.
Gautam Adani’s making waves, splurging Rs 170 crore on an ultra-exclusive property. Location? Still under wraps, but you can bet it’s posh.
On the social front, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is gearing up for the 7th Poshan Pakhwada—nutrition’s the buzzword there.
And India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the Navkar Mahamantra Divas on Wednesday, keeping the spiritual vibe alive.
But it’s not all serious stuff.
The internet’s abuzz with drama—comedian Kunal Kamra’s open letter to BookMyShow, saying, “I’m not a fan of boycotts, but…” amid delisting fears, has tongues wagging.
And then there’s the juicy scandal—shocking claims against Indian techie Prasanna Sankar by his wife, alleging affairs with escorts and an open marriage. Twitter’s having a field day with that one!
So, here we are—crime, cash, and a Crown Prince all in one week. India’s never short on stories, is it? Whether it’s the system failing us or the rupee sliding, one thing’s clear: we’ve got a lot to talk about. Over to you—what’s your take on this rollercoaster?
This commentary reflects the engaging, slightly informal, with a mix of outrage, curiosity, and a call to the reader’s opinion.
Meanwhile enjoy TOP 100 NEWS in 10 MINUTES IN HINDI LANGUAGE with Courtesy of : AAJTAK (INDIA TODAY GROUP) in THE INDIA STORY, which shall let you understand the 100 news from across the nation, in short form.
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THE GUJARAT DIARY
Now let us catch with THE GUJARAT DIARY
As i scan the online and offline space in Gujarat Media, it seems headlines in Gujarati media are yet dominated with the political developments, local updates & flashes and business news updates, which can very well be read in the GUJARAT NEWSWIRES.
As i scan the headlines from Gujarat State, here is the concise commentary version from the most read news-headlines in Gujarat ...
Here’s a concise and engaging piece that ties together the political, cricketing, and environmental developments currently making headlines ...
Gujarat in Spotlight as Politics, Cricket, and Heatwave Dominate Headlines
Gujarat is abuzz with action on multiple fronts, from the political corridors to the cricketing pitches, even as a scorching heatwave tightens its grip.
After a gap of six decades, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) is holding its national convention in the state, a move seen as a calculated counter to the BJP’s dominance ahead of the 2027 assembly polls.
The Congress, buoyed by its rich legacy in Gujarat, is aiming to reboot its organisational machinery and reclaim lost ground.
Meanwhile, in Kozhikode, panel discussions on the Gujarat riots have stirred debate, with cuts to the much-anticipated film L2: Empuraan adding a cinematic twist to the narrative.
Switching gears to the IPL, Gujarat Titans (GT) are stealing the show in the 2025 season. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery 4-17 and skipper Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 61 powered GT to a commanding seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last night, marking their third straight victory.
Washington Sundar, the unsung hero, turned ‘Impact Player’ with a career-best performance, haunting his former side SRH.
However, not all is rosy for GT—pacer Ishant Sharma copped a 25 percent fine and a demerit point from the BCCI for undisclosed reasons, while Glenn Phillips limped off the field injured during the match.
Off the field, GT’s social media game remains unbeatable, with a hilarious reply to Sundar Pichai digging up an old post after Washington Sundar’s heroics.
The Titans’ rise isn’t just about star power.
R Sai Kishore’s journey—from 4 AM practice sessions to becoming GT’s talisman—reflects the grit fuelling this squad.
Youngsters like the 23-year-old batter dreaming of Test cricket for India are adding depth to the team’s aspirations.
But questions linger: Why has SRH’s famed batting crumbled again?
Aakash Chopra and Mark Boucher called their team selection “baffling,” while Pat Cummins admitted the pitch “didn’t spin much,” leaving fans puzzled after yet another loss.
Beyond the stadiums, Gujarat faces a cruel summer.
The IMD has issued a red alert as the heatwave intensifies, with temperatures soaring past 42°C in parts of the state.
Delhi, too, is under a yellow alert, but Gujarat’s plight underscores the urgent need for climate action.
Amid this, innovation shines through—scientists in Gujarat are extracting lithium from brine using dragon fruit peel, a quirky yet promising green tech breakthrough.
Tragedy struck as well, with a fire in a Ahmedabad bungalow claiming the lives of a woman and her two-year-old son, casting a sombre note.
On a brighter note, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Madhavpur Mela on Ram Navami, blending tradition with festivity.
And in a nod to history, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Gujarat’s engineering legacy while inaugurating the new Pamban bridge—100 years after its predecessor was built by a Gujarati-born visionary.
From political revival to cricketing glory and environmental challenges, Gujarat is at the heart of India’s unfolding story. As the Congress strategises, GT dazzles, and the heatwave tests resilience, the state remains a microcosm of ambition, struggle, and hope.
This commentary weaves together the diverse threads—politics, IPL 2025, environmental concerns, and local events—into a narrative that reflects the vibrancy and complexity of Gujarat today.
THE BUSINESS BUZZ
As i scan the online and offline space in Business Media space of the nation, it seems headlines are dominated with the updates from Global Markets, Indian Bourses, Key and Sectoral, Brokerage views, Corporate Announcements and Stock Specific views and allied price movements, LIVE MARKET UPDATES etc. which can very well be read in the INDIA BUSINESS NEWSWIRES and WORLD BUSINESS NEWSWIRES, as well.
As i scan the business news headlines globally, what comes to my mind after all the scanning is that Trump Tariff rules the pack and amidst that it is all about Trump’s Tariff Tangle: A Global Market Meltdown and More
Based on the business news pointers and given the diverse range of topics, I’ll focus on a prominent theme—Donald Trump’s tariffs and their global impact—while weaving in some of the other interesting snippets to create a cohesive piece. Here’s the commentary:
Trump’s Tariff Tangle : A Global Market Meltdown and More
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you’ll know the world is in a proper tizzy, and it’s all thanks to one man’s big ideas—Donald Trump.
The former and once-again US President has thrown a spanner in the works with his tariff threats, and the fallout is hitting everything from Wall Street to our very own Sensex.
Let’s unpack this masala mix of news, shall we?
First up, Trump’s latest move to slap an extra 50% tariff on Chinese goods has sent global stock markets into a tailspin.
The S&P 500 has tumbled into what experts call "bear-market territory," and Asia’s markets are seeing a "bloodbath," with Japan’s Nikkei diving nearly 8%.
Closer to home, Indian investors are biting their nails as the rupee wobbles and the Nifty takes a hit.
Wall Street’s brightest minds are warning of a "historic rout," and even bigwigs like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon are sounding the alarm—saying these tariffs could fuel inflation and slow down an already shaky US economy.
Arre bhai, if the US sneezes, we all catch a cold, no?
But it’s not just the suits in Mumbai and Delhi who are worried.
Trump’s trade war is ruffling feathers everywhere.
Billionaire Bill Ackman has called it an "economic nuclear war," while Deutsche Bank warns that stocks, the economy, and the "entire world order" are at risk if Trump doubles down.
Even Elon Musk, usually Trump’s cheerleader, is subtly dissing the tariff plan, proposing a zero-tariff deal with Europe instead.
Germany’s economy minister shot back, calling it a "sign of weakness." Wah, what a drama!
Meanwhile, some Americans are cheering Trump on.
Gulf Coast shrimpers see hope in these tariffs, and UAW President Shawn Fain says they could protect jobs.
But here’s the catch—analysts say it’s a "debacle of epic proportions" for the auto industry and consumers.
So, while some are doing bhangra over this, others are left counting the cost.
Switching gears, let’s talk about something lighter.
Sam Altman, the AI guru, is defending AI-generated art after a backlash from Studio Ghibli fans.
He calls it a "net win" for society—fair enough, but tell that to the artists pulling their hair out!
And in Hollywood, Bette Midler is selling her Tesla, labelling it a "symbol of racism."
Hocus Pocus, indeed! Maybe she should chat with Elon Musk over a cup of chai—he’s got enough on his plate with Tesla stock dropping below levels even Trump’s commerce secretary called "cheap."
On the travel front, a family’s Bangkok trip turned into a lesson in "what not to do," with five mistakes they wish they’d avoided.
Note to self: research karo before packing your bags! Speaking of lessons, a former Disney World worker spilled the beans on the only 12 restaurants worth your time there.
And if you’re planning a dental vacay, Turkey might just save you enough rupees to make the trip free—talk about a win-win!
Back to the markets, though—Mark Cuban told investors not to sell stocks amid the chaos, only to walk back his advice later.
Bhai, make up your mind! And while the world frets over tariffs, ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 finale has fans buzzing with memes and Thai Easter eggs we foreigners might miss.
Love, fate, and blood money in Thailand—what a cocktail!
So, where does this leave us? Trump’s tariff threats are like a Bollywood potboiler—full of twists, turns, and a lot of noise.
Some see it as a masterstroke, others a misstep.
For us in India, it’s a wait-and-watch game.
Will our exports take a hit? Will the rupee hold steady? One thing’s for sure—this global tamasha is far from over.
Till then, keep calm, sip your chai, and let’s hope the bulls return to the market soon!
There you go! This commentary blends the tariff saga with a few quirky news bites, all in a conversational tone.
Market Mayhem and Tariff Tensions: A Black Monday for India Inc.
What a start to the week, folks! Monday, April 7, 2025, will go down in the books as a proper "Black Monday" for Indian markets, with the Sensex tanking 2,227 points and the Nifty hitting a 10-month low.
It’s a bloodbath out there on Dalal Street, and the culprits?
Global trade war fears, triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tough tariff talks with Japan’s PM Ishiba, and a cascading sell-off that’s left investors worldwide clutching their portfolios in despair.
For Indian investors—especially those who jumped into the market during the pandemic frenzy—this is a rude wake-up call. The blues of black days are back, and they’re hitting hard.
Let’s talk about the big picture first.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal didn’t mince words when he pointed the finger at China’s unfair trade practices as the root of this global turmoil.
With Trump setting the stage for "tough but fair" tariff negotiations, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns that the effects could be irreversible if not resolved quickly.
Oil prices are feeling the heat too—Brent crude, after dipping to a four-year low, is clawing back towards $65 per barrel.
Meanwhile, the Indian rupee took a beating, dropping 19 paise to 85.63 against the dollar.
It’s a see-saw ride at Wall Street too, with the S&P 500 rebounding after briefly entering bear market territory, but the Dow crashed 1,400 points at open. Clearly, no one’s safe when trade wars escalate.
Back home, the market rout wiped out nearly ₹12 lakh crore in investor wealth in a single day.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) dumped $1 billion worth of Indian stocks—their second-biggest sell-off in 2025—while Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) offloaded shares at a pace not seen since February 28.
Pharma stocks, already battered, touched new lows, and even blue-chip names like Tata Motors, Bharat Forge, and Infosys hit their 52-week lows.
The Nifty Metal index tanked as Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and others fell up to 19% amid growth concerns.
Sugar, FMCG, mining, and power stocks—all down. It’s a domino effect, and the "pandemic time" investors who rode the 2020-21 bull run are now staring at a harsh reality check.
But it’s not all doom and gloom.
Amid the chaos, Bank of Baroda rolled out its ‘bob Square Drive Deposit Scheme’ with a juicy 7.75% interest rate, replacing the Utsav deposits.
A smart move to attract savers when equity markets are in free fall? Possibly.
On the corporate front, Titan’s Q4 update brought some cheer—revenue up 25%, thanks to its jewellery business shining bright.
Siemens and Trent grabbed the spotlight as gainers, with Siemens jumping 20% on its energy business spin-off ex-date, though Trent later nosedived 19% after analysts cut target prices post a Q4 miss.
Delhivery, meanwhile, bucked the trend, rising on news of its ₹1,407 crore acquisition of Ecom Express.
And Cordelia Cruises expanded its fleet with Norwegian Sky and Sun—perhaps a sign that some sectors are still sailing strong?
The Finance Ministry isn’t sitting idle either.
They’ve scheduled a meeting with public sector bank heads on April 17 to review performance and schemes—expect the bob Square Drive to feature prominently.
On the liquidity front, surplus cash has pushed the Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR) to 6.16%, 9 bps below the repo rate, hinting at a possible RBI rate cut soon.
Oil Minister Hardeep Puri even dangled a carrot—petrol and diesel prices could drop if Brent stays at $60, though excise duties on fuel just went up by ₹2/litre.
Cooking gas, sadly, is set to get pricier by ₹50 per cylinder from Tuesday.
Mixed signals, anyone?
Elsewhere, SEBI slapped a ₹7 lakh fine on Reliance Securities for flouting stock broker norms, while Coffee Day Enterprises reported a ₹425.38 crore loan default amid a liquidity crunch.
Corporate India’s taking a beating, but there’s action on the funding front—Juspay raised $60 million in Series D, Welspun One bagged ₹2,300 crore for its logistics park, and the Centre released ₹4,200 crore for Andhra’s Amaravati capital project.
Even the Mudra Yojana’s Tarun Plus scheme added 25,000 beneficiaries, showing some grassroots resilience.
TUESDAY OUTLOOK / So, what’s ahead for Tuesday? Market watchers are eyeing 10 key factors—global cues, tariff updates, and stocks like Delhivery and Nykaa will set the tone. Historical crashes—like the 2020 Covid drop—remind us that India’s market has seen worse and bounced back. Ray Dalio’s sounding alarms about the US decline and China’s rise, but MeitY Secretary says India’s well-positioned in electronics compared to China and Vietnam. ICRA’s betting on a 1-4% rise in housing sales in FY26, and rural auto sales outpacing urban markets in FY25 offers a glimmer of hope.
The takeaway? / It’s a volatile ride, but India’s got positives standing out amidst the tariff tangle. Whether this is a crisis or an opportunity depends on how you play it. For now, though, the market diary reads: "Brace for more blues, but keep an eye on the silver lining."
So, let's see what is really buzzing on THE CORE REPORT WITH GOVINDRAJ ETHIRAJ (PODCAST), (Courtesy : thecore.in) - straight from the heart of the India's financial capital - Mumbai.
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MARKETS OUTLOOK
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- Bonds / Global bond markets are likely to see continued focus on yields, particularly U.S. Treasuries, as a bellwether. On April 2, posts on X noted the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield at 4.19%, and given the trajectory of monetary policy easing signaled by central banks like the Federal Reserve (Fed) and European Central Bank (ECB), yields may stabilize or slightly decline as markets price in further rate cuts. The Fed’s cautious approach to rate reductions (potentially 25 basis points in Q2 2025) could keep yields range-bound around 4.0–4.2%. In Europe, shorter-maturity bonds (e.g., German Bunds) might remain attractive due to anticipated ECB cuts toward a 2% neutral rate by late 2025. Emerging market (EM) bonds could face pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and tariff risks, though high yields may still draw selective interest.
- Commodities / Commodities are expected to show mixed performance. Posts on X from April 7 indicated crude oil down 3%, with Brent Crude at $74.6/barrel earlier in the week. The World Bank’s outlook suggests an oil glut could push prices lower in 2025, potentially testing $70/barrel for Brent unless Middle East tensions escalate. Copper, also down 3% in recent X posts, may remain soft due to weak Chinese demand, though energy transition demand could provide a floor. Precious metals are a bright spot—gold up 1% and silver surging 4% in safe-haven buying (X posts, April 7)—with gold possibly approaching $2,600/oz (J.P. Morgan’s 2025 target) if geopolitical risks or Fed cuts boost appeal. Agricultural commodities like soybeans and wheat may see volatility from weather patterns, but ample supply could cap gains.
- Currencies / The U.S. dollar is likely to maintain strength early in the day, with the Dollar Index at 104.2 on April 2 (X posts) and a recent rally of 4.9% over October-November 2024 (Cambridge Associates). Expectations of Trump administration tariffs and higher U.S. growth could push it toward 106, though a slowdown in U.S. growth later in 2025 might temper this. The euro (EUR/USD) could test parity (1.00) by Q1 2025 (J.P. Morgan forecast) due to tariff risks, though a recovery to 1.08 is possible later. The yen (USD/JPY) may strengthen if the Bank of Japan hikes rates (50 basis points expected in 2025), while the Australian dollar (AUD/USD) could weaken further if China’s growth falters, as hinted in MarketPulse’s trade war analysis.
- Cryptocurrencies / Cryptocurrencies are poised for a dynamic day. Bitcoin, having breached $100,000 in 2024 (FOREX.com), might hover near $110,000–$120,000, with Bitwise eyeing $200,000 by year-end 2025 on ETF inflows and halving momentum. Stablecoin usage in emerging markets (Cambridge Associates) could bolster altcoins like Ethereum, though regulatory uncertainty from the U.S. Crypto Task Force might spark short-term volatility. Posts on X haven’t highlighted crypto specifically for April 8, but broader sentiment leans bullish unless macro headwinds (e.g., rising yields) dampen risk appetite.
- Equities / Global equities may face a choppy session. X posts on April 7 noted a 2% drop in U.S. futures and a 3.5% gap-down signal for India’s Nifty (support at 22,000–21,500). U.S. markets, with the S&P 500 targeting 6,500 (J.P. Morgan), could see pressure from profit-taking after a strong 2024, though AI-driven optimism in tech (e.g., Nasdaq up 0.87% on April 2, per X) might cushion losses. European shares could rise modestly if tariff fears ease (CNBC, March 2025), while Japan’s Nikkei may benefit from yen strength and solid fundamentals. Emerging markets might lag due to tariff and currency pressures, though U.S. small caps could shine if policy shifts favor domestic growth (Russell Investments).
- Funds / Hedge funds are set for a strong 2025 (International Banker), with macro strategies leading (42% allocation per Société Générale’s survey) amid volatility from Trump’s policies and geopolitical shifts. Equity and commodity-focused funds may see inflows, while fixed-income funds could pivot to short-term bonds as yields steepen (Russell Investments). Bitcoin ETFs and tokenized asset funds (Forbes) are gaining traction, potentially drawing retail and institutional capital if regulatory clarity emerges from the U.S. Crypto Task Force.
- Money (Cash and Money Markets) / Cash remains appealing with policy rates higher than pre-pandemic levels (Vanguard). U.S. money market rates might hover near 4% if the Fed holds steady, offering a safe yield amid equity wobbles. In Europe, rates could drift toward 2% as the ECB eases, while Japan’s gradual normalization might lift yen cash returns slightly. Investors may favor liquidity to navigate volatility, especially with tariff and inflation risks looming.
- Geopolitical Risks : Ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and Middle East developments could sway safe-haven assets (gold, bonds) and oil.
- Central Bank Signals : Any Fed or ECB commentary could move bonds and currencies.
- Economic Data : U.S. consumer confidence or manufacturing data (if released) might shift equities and the dollar.
- Market Sentiment : X posts suggest a risk-off tone (e.g., U.S. futures down 2%), but precious metals’ strength hints at selective resilience.
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DIGITAL DIAMETER
So, lets see what is the DIGITAL DIAMETER space in Gujarat indicating.
Digital media space of Gujarat today has a mixed flavour from local to international news of etc topics.
So what is really topping the content chart or trending on digital news media platforms on DEVANSHI JOSHI's JAMAWAT, is news-video capsule, titled What did Radhika Merchant Ambani and Nita Ambani say on Anant Ambani having completed his padyatra to Dwarka?, which has garnered good number of views and has topped the content chart in last 24 hours with 25,000+ views!
While as i scan the NAVJEEVAN NEWS PRASHANT DAYAL's news platform, what i see is that the news-video capsule titled, Why did police stop ShobhaYatra on ocassion of Ramnavmi? has garnered almost 31,000+ views and has topped the content chart of the platform.
Whereas on NIRBHAY NEWS GOPI GHANGHAR's news platform news-video capsule titled, Gopal Italia roars that In Visavadar I will have a cake-walk, has topped the content chart in last 24 hours, having garnered 12,000+ views.
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INDIA BUSINESS NEWSWIRES
- Fuel Retailers In A ‘Sweet Spot’ After Tax Hike, Say Brokerages; HPCL Is Top Pick
- Apple Customers Dash To Stores To Buy iPhones Ahead Of Tariffs
- TCS To Coforge: Motilal Oswal Bets On Large Caps And Domestic Themes
- Adani Ports shares in focus after Colombo West International Terminal begins operations
- Adani Ports Begins Operations At Colombo West International Terminal
- Sensex tanks 3,500 points in 3 days: How savvy investors can build a Trump-tariff-proof portfolio
- Fund Manager Talk | How Axis MF's Shreyash Devalkar is tweaking portfolio amid tariff tantrum
- Betting on Surge India now which has a brighter future over next decade: Deepak Shenoy
- ETMarkets Smart Talk | Global risks persist but India shines as a structural growth story: Ashok Jain
- Death Crossovers: 3 stocks signalling bearishness on April 8
- IL&FS Engineering shares in focus after Rs 2,628 crore loan default disclosure
- Buy Somany Ceramics, target price Rs 730: HDFC Securities
- Buy Reliance Industries, target price Rs 1,570: Emkay Global
- JM Financial initiates coverage on Inox India with a Buy, target price Rs 1,240
- India Inc's March Quarter Earnings Likely To Be Muted, Says Jefferies
- Siemens Energy Unit To See Double EPS Growth Post Demerger, Says Jefferies
- Slowdown in US economy could weigh on Info Edge in short term; traders can go short
- These 3 stocks showed RSI Trending Up on April 7
- These 3 stocks dropped below VWAP on April 7
- These 4 stocks closed crossing above VWAP on April 4
- Tata Motors shares in focus after JLR reports flat FY25 volumes, shipment pause in US
- Tata Motors Share Price Live Updates: Tata Motors shares in focus after JLR reports flat FY25 volumes, shipment pause in US
- There is no panic selling yet, more VIX spike needed before calling a durable bottom: Jai Bala
- IndusInd Bank Target Price Cut By Morgan Stanley As Weaker Earnings Projected
- Indonesia stocks plunge more than 9% at open, trading suspended
- Stocks To Buy: Apollo Hospitals, HUL, HDFC Bank, 360 One Wam, IndiGo
- Stock Recommendations Today: Titan, OMCs And IndusInd Bank On Brokerages' Radar
- Titan shares in focus after Q4 update; jewellery and watches drive 25% growth, store count crosses 3,300
- All eyes on RBI MPC outcome, bond investors look for cues. What should investors do?
- Despite market turmoil, stay invested and remain diversified globally: Devina Mehra
- Chinese stocks rebound from historic rout as state funds step in
- Bharti Airtel In, Tata Motors Out: Macquarie's India Strategy Focuses On Domestic Facing Players
- Negative Breakout: 4 Nifty stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
- Negative Breakout on April 4: 3 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
- Positive Breakout: These 4 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
- Infosys Share Price Live Updates: Infosys's low beta suggests cautious market engagement
- BEL shares in focus after Rs 2,210 crore order to supply EW kits for IAF helicopters
- Bharat Electronics Bags Rs 2,210 Crore Deal To Supply Helicopter Kits To Air Force
- Infonative Solutions shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of the listing
- Spinaroo Commercial IPO listing today. Here's what GMP indicates
- Stocks to buy: Trent, Hindalco and Siemens on investors' radar
- Tariff-whipped Wall Street wonders: will Trump blink?
- Market stress signals are flashing bright
- Trading Day: Trump's tariff wrecking ball still swinging
- Dollar fragile as traders look for safe havens on tariff turmoil
- Oil prices climb 1% after heavy US tariff-driven selloff
- Gold prices recover as trade war tensions lift safe-haven demand
- Dow, S&P 500 end wild session lower, Trump digs in on tariffs
- Goodbye apps, hello AI agents?
- Gold And Silver Rate Today — Check Prices In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai And More
- Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Indicates Positive Start; BEL, M&M, Titan Share Prices In Focus
- Stock Market Crash: Investors Lose Nearly Rs 7 Lakh Crore As Global Trade War Escalates
- Wockhardt Not To Face Significant Impact Of US Tariffs, Says Chairman Khorakiwala
- Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty jumps 300 pts; Asian stocks bounce back
- Japan's Nikkei jumps 6%, rebounds from 1-1/2-year low on US tech boost
- Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
- Stocks in news: Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Titan, KPI Green, BEL
- Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Fuel Rates Updated In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
- Asian stocks gain as Japan leads rebound on tariff talks
- Donzilla crushes markets: Amid global carnage, D-Street caps fall at 3%
- Govt keeps watch on market, but no hasty steps
- India VIX's biggest jump in a single day signals rocky road ahead
- Local auto parts makers can look on the brighter side too
- Startups not getting price they want may pause IPOs amid Trump’s tariff turmoil
- Rs 24,00,000 cr gone in 5 sessions: Tata, Reliance & Bharti Groups bear the brunt of selloff
- Gold prices fall on profit-booking
- Rupee plunges 60 paise to 85.83 to steepest one-day retreat in three months
- Nifty precariously close to key support levels
- Wall Street edges up in choppy trade as Trump digs in on tariffs
- RBI to retain liquidity focus for rate transmission
- 'New Chapter Begins': Haldiram's CEO Announces Merger Of Delhi, Nagpur Units
- Government To Soon Shortlist Entities Under India AI Mission, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
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INDIA EQUITY NEWSWIRES
- Infonative Solutions shares make muted debut, list at 20% discount
- Genesys International up 8% after Florida Retirement sells 0.2 mn shares
- Godrej Properties climbs 5% on record bookings in Q4; tops FY25 guidance
- Infonative Solutions shares begin trading on BSE SME at 20% discount
- Spinaroo Commercial share price makes a lukewarm debut, stock opens with a mere 3.63% premium at ₹52.85 apiece
- HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life Current Price Update
- ONGC Share Price Live Updates: ONGC Market Performance
- Bharti Airtel Share Price Live Updates: Bharti Airtel's Recent Trading Activity
- Sensex opens over 1,000 points up amid heightened global uncertainty
- Trending Stocks Live: Tata Motors, BSE, HDFC Bank, BEL, Trent, Adani Group shares in focus
- Markets rebound: Sensex jumps 1,283.75 points; Nifty up 415.95 points in early trade
- Cyient shares jump 5% after HDFC MF buys 0.62 mn shares via bulk deal
- Brigade Enterprises shares in focus after signing new Mysuru project deal
- Tata Steel Share Price Live Updates: Tata Steel's Price Movement Indicates Bullish Trend
- Buy Bharti Airtel, target price Rs 1,925: ICICI Securities
- Death Crossovers: 3 stocks signalling bearishness on April 8
- Tata Motors Share Price Live Updates: Tata Motors shares in focus after JLR reports flat FY25 volumes, shipment pause in US
- Buy Somany Ceramics, target price Rs 730: HDFC Securities
- Tata Motors shares in focus after JLR reports flat FY25 volumes, shipment pause in US
- Selling Usha Martin Shares at a Lower Price Than Current Market Value May Have Been a Costly Mistake for Insiders
- Adani Total Gas Limited's (NSE:ATGL) Price In Tune With Revenues
- We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Jindal Drilling & Industries (NSE:JINDRILL) Passed With Ease
- Public companies invested in Unichem Laboratories Limited (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) copped the brunt of last week's ₹6.4b market cap decline
- Stocks to watch: Titan, Bel, M&M, Tata Motors, KPI Energy among shares in focus today
- Infonative Solutions shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of the listing
- Stocks to buy under ₹100: Experts recommend three shares to buy today — 8 April 2025
- Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50 to global markets — nine stocks to buy or sell on Tuesday — 8 April 2025
- Stocks in news: Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Titan, KPI Green, Bel
- TCS Q4 to signal IT sector outlook amid tariff jitters
- Hanwha Aerospace Secures Second K9 Vajra-T Contract from India
- Safety & comfort steer car buyers
- Big gains for Jio, bumps for rivals likely in Q4
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GUJARAT NEWSWIRES
- AICC session in Gujarat after 6 decades; countering BJP, assembly polls major focus
- Panel discussions in Kozhikode on Gujarat riots, cuts to L2: Empuraan
- Gujarat Titans Dig Up Old Post, Give Hilarious Reply To Sundar Pichai After Washington Sundar Heroics
- From 4 AM Sessions To Gujarat Titans' Talisman: The Cricket Journey Of R Sai Kishore
- Siraj’s 4-17 leads Gujarat to third straight IPL win
- 'It is baffling' - Aakash Chopra, Mark Boucher unhappy with SRH's team selection after loss to Gujarat Titans
- Why Has BCCI Punished Gujarat Titans Fast Bowler Ishant Sharma?
- Gujarat Titans’ Ishant Sharma handed 25 percent fine and one demerit point by IPL
- Washington Sundar turns Gujarat Titans’ ‘Impact Player’: ‘Quite bizarre how he’s been handled’
- Siraj shines as Gujarat crush Hyderabad by seven wickets
- IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, red alert for Gujarat as heatwave intensifies across states
- IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, red alert for Gujarat as heat intensifies across states
- IPL 2025: Mohd Siraj ‘swings’ it for Gujarat Titans as Sunrisers Hyderabad famed batting lineup crumbles again
- Congress to hold national convention in Gujarat after six decades
- IPL 2025: Sundar, Siraj special adds to Hyderabad's agony as Gujarat march on
- Cruel summer: Heatwave sears Gujarat, Rajasthan; mercury to touch 42°C in Delhi
- Gujarat Titans keep ticking boxes as Siraj, Gill rattle Sunrisers Hyderabad in 7-wicket win
- IPL 2025: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj star as Gujarat crush Hyderabad by seven wickets
- IPL 2025 Bulletin for April 7: From Siraj powering Gujarat Titans' win To RCB chasing decade-long Wankhede Rejoice
- Srh Vs GT, IPL 2025 Match Highlights: Siraj's 4/17, Gill's Unbeaten 61 Powers Gujarat Titans' Win By 7 Wickets
- DRS Apr 7: MS Dhoni close to IPL retirement, Delhi Capitals star exits camp & Gujarat Titans player injured
- Gujarat Titans dazzle Sunrisers Hyderabad with all-round performance to secure 7-wicket win
- Lithium from brine using dragon fruit peel in Gujarat
- Woman, 2-year-old son killed in fire at bungalow in Gujarat
- "Didn't Spin Much...": Pat Cummins' Honest Verdict On Srh's Loss Against Gujarat Titans
- SRH vs GT: Who was the Most Valuable Player in Gujarat Titans' Dominating Show in Hyderabad?
- SRH vs GT, IPL 2025: Who was the Unsung Hero in Gujarat Titans' third win of the season?
- SRH vs GT IPL 2025: What Was The Turning Point As Gujarat Titans Beat Sunrisers Hyderabad By 7 Wickets?
- Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Madhavpur Mela on occasion of Ram Navami in Porbandar
- Biggest Wins For Gujarat Titans In IPL History
- Gill guides Gujarat to a 7-wicket win over Hyderabad in IPL
- Siraj's 4-17 helps Gujarat to hat-trick of IPL wins
- IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans, Match 19 - Who Said What?
- IPL 2025: Best Catch of the Match - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans, Match 19
- Old Pamban bridge built by man born in Gujarat, 100 years later, new inaugurated by another from state: PM Modi
- Bad News For Gujarat Titans! Glenn Phillips Gets Helped Out Of Field After Picking Injury Vs Srh In IPL 2025
- Sundar slams career best of IPL on Gujarat Titans debut, haunts former side SRH in Hyderabad
- 'Dream Is To Play Test Cricket For India': 23-Year-Old Gujarat Titans Batter Reacts After Making Impressive Start In IPL 2025
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INDIA NEWSWIRES
- Uttar Pradesh student gangraped by 23 men: Report
- Government increases excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 2 per litre
- LPG price hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder
- Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum to visit India on April 8-9, meet PM
- ‘Trump has blown lid off illusion’: Rahul Gandhi on tariff turmoil
- ‘I'm not a fan of boycotts, but…’: Kunal Kamra’s open letter to BookMyShow amid delisting concerns
- Sex with escorts, open marriage: The shocking claims against Indian techie Prasanna Sankar by wife
- ‘This is absolute breakdown of rule of law’: Supreme Court slams up Police for converting civil cases into criminal offences
- GBSHSE Goa Board Class 10 SSC result 2025 Out: Check Goa SSC result at gbshse.in, direct link here
- Raj HC extends interim bail to Asaram Bapu until June 30
- India's auto retail sector growth at 6.46% in FY'25, reports FADA
- Tariff-spurred market rout pushes Indian rupee to worst day in nearly three months
- Uttar Pradesh student gangraped by 23 men: Report
- Family of snake rescuer who died of cobra bite in Coimbatore petitions Collector for government aid
- EU pushes India to slash car import tariffs from 100% to 10%
- Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada
- Dubai's Crown Prince to visit India tomorrow on PM Modi's invitation
- Crown Prince of Dubai to be in India on 2-day visit on Tuesday
- DMK moves Supreme Court challenging Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025
- Gautam Adani's big move, invests Rs 170 crore in ultra-exclusive property, it is located in...
- PM to participate in Navkar Mahamantra Divas on Wednesday
- India may let rupee slide more if tariffs spark yuan fall, sources say
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WORLD NEWSWIRES
THE WORLD (AS IT IS)
- Top UK lawyer files Gaza war crimes case against 10 Britons
- Measles claims life of second unvaccinated child in Texas amid growing outbreak
- Egyptian, French presidents meet in Cairo for Gaza talks
- China accuses U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
- Global markets plunge amid growing panic after Trump doubles down on tariffs
- Israeli strike on media tent extends journalist death toll in Gaza
- Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll exceeds 3,500
- Alliance of Sahel States recall ambassadors as tension with Algeria rises
- Syria's new president to visit Turkey and UAE next week
- Israel controls 50% of Gaza after razing land to expand its buffer zone
- Russian propagandists jubilant as Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia to return to US from El Salvador? Here's what we know
- 'Increasing brutality' reported as Poland-Belarus border crisis escalates
- Trump’s tariff tsunami: Billions pour in, but GOP fears a 2026 ‘Bloodbath’
- Russia vows military backing for Sahel juntas' joint force
- Germany to prepare children for possible war with Russia
- Massive C-17 and C-5 flights signal Pentagon’s next big move
- Global markets plunge amid growing panic after Trump doubles down on tariffs
- Mark Zuckerberg buys luxurious $23M mansion near White House
- Iran-backed militias in Iraq to disarm to avoid US escalation
- We're not here to fight the Houthis, EU Red Sea commander says
- Journalist burnt alive in Israel strike on press tent in Gaza
NORTH AMERICAN PACK (CAN-US-MEX)
CANADA
- Politicians' views differ on North Island-Powell River candidate
- Ottawa man charged after Parliament Hill lockdown
- More than 78,000 remain without power in central Ontario a week after devastating ice storm
- Heidt’s puck wizardry sends Cougars to Game 7 against Portland
- Seventh anniversary of Broncos bus crash remembered with tributes
- Province to respond to increase of softwood duties on Canadian producers
- Canada’s Brad Jacobs dominates China to win bronze medal at World Men’s Curling Championship
- Trump tariffs: World markets face Panic Monday; Doug Ford pledges $11B relief for workers and businesses hit by tariffs
- Canucks lines vs Golden Knights, April 6, 2025
- Party leaders pitch policies on rent control and addictions treatment
- Vancouver voters send a byelection message to Ken Sim
- 'Special to the world': Supporters petition to save Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur
- Yale professors ‘flee’ US for Toronto school linked to massive human rights abuses
- 2 suspects in custody after shooting at Sicamous condo
- ‘Make the Bay great again’: Chinese billionaire with ties to Island wants to buy Hudson’s Bay stores
- Lilley: This election is a battle for and between the generations
- Canadians warned their electronic devices can be searched as new travel advisory issued
- Ottawa man charged after hours-long standoff inside Parliament Hill building
- Politicians' views differ on North Island-Powell River candidate
- Snowfall warning issued for the North Bay area
UNITED STATES (US)
- Netanyahu is set to meet Trump to discuss Israeli hostages in Gaza and U.S. tariffs
- Iran-backed Iraqi militias consider disarming amid threats from Trump administration
- RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
- The artist behind 'the worst' Trump portrait defends her work
- China accuses the US of unilateralism and protectionism
- US Navy commissions 24th Virginia-class submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797)
- Palestinian teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces in West Bank, says IDF
- European stocks slump as turmoil over US tariffs continues
- 'Means nothing to us!' Trump adviser blows off nation's offer to scrap tariffs on US goods
- Interior department staff ordered to bake cookies
- MEPs travel to Washington DC to discuss transatlantic relations with US counterparts
- Top US official meant to add spokesman to Houthi Signal chat - reports
- 'Boom!': CNN Data Chief Spots How Trump Just Made History — In The Worst Way
- Expert Trump named to justify tariff plan hits out: 'They got it wrong'
- 'Oops': JPMorgan CEO shredded after belatedly realizing Trump's tariffs are bad
- Trump vs. Iran: The art of deterrence
- How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
- Elon Musk's tariff rift with Trump's top trade advisor is getting ugly
- Does Wordle help? Experts reveal ways keep your brain sharp
- Untested new software installed by DOGE employees crashing Social Security servers: report
- China says U.S. 'reciprocal tariffs' deprives others' developing right
- LeoLabs to deploy expeditionary Scout radar to Indo-Pacific this year
MEXICO
- Mexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of meth
- Flight attendants on deportation planes say disaster 'only a matter of time'
- Decapitated body found in middle of street as city rocked by Mexican cartel civil war
- Mexico City festival shut down after crane kills two photographers
- Mexico’s Viva wet-leases five A320neo
- The sea of Cortez' best-kept secret is a fun and lively beach town with pristine white sands
- As the U.S.-Mexico land border tightens, focus turns to dangerous sea crossings
- JLR halts U.S. shipments as Trump tariffs disrupt global auto trade
- America first, or India
- Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 66 km South of Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 04:00 pm (GMT -6)
- Canada makes its move with tariffs on American-Made cars
- Highlights of men's synchronized 3m springboard at Diving World Cup
SOUTH AMERICA (CARIBBEAN & LATIN AMERICA)
CARIBBEAN
- Canadian, 18, beaten in Dominican Republic to have piece of skull replaced
- Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti
- Mottley to US: 'We are not your enemy'
- US reciprocal tariffs threaten Haiti’s textile industry, economy
- Grenada seeking consultants for airport solar-plus-storage project
- Foreign Office says 'do not travel' to these nine destinations including Caribbean country - full list
- Antigua's disturbing disappearances
- 'Our mission is to seek, secure, and support': Barbados' forum set to hook Northern Ireland businesses with sunshine opportunities in the Caribbean
- Opposition leader condemns gov’t use of taxpayer funds in Alfa Nero...
- Regional law students to compete in fifth annual Moot Court competition
- TGS clinches OBN seismic contract in Trinidad
- Miami’s ‘Little Venezuela’ fears Trump's moves against migration
LATIN AMERICA
- Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti
- Judge condemns deportation of Maryland father as 'wholly lawless'
- Panama Canal confirms plans for energy pipeline
- Most Brazilians believe the economy has worsened, says Datafolha poll
- Brazilian Stone Industry Projects $18 Million in Deals Following Marmomac Brazil Negotiations
- Argentina's zombie mortgage market is coming back to life
- Colombia appoints anti-Zionist ‘rabbi’ to direct country's religious affairs
- Sign changed from America to Mexico in Trump joke
- Venezuela accuses US of plotting ‘false flag attack’ on Guyana oil platform
- As IMF deal nears, investors see value in Argentina bonds
- Exclusive report: U.S. military eyes Panama Canal as strategic chokepoint amid Trump's new security doctrine
- Reports: DOJ suspends lawyer who argued case of mistakenly deported man
EUROPE
- ‘Ukrainian children have the right to play on playgrounds in peace’, EU Ambassador says after Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
- US administration’s 'antipathy' towards EU 'misplaced', says Taoiseach
- Orbán says Hungary is quitting the ICC to end its 'half-hearted' membership
- Marine Le Pen evokes Martin Luther King Jr as Trump criticises ‘witch hunt’
- Tánaiste Simon Harris to meet with EU trade ministers for emergency meeting in Luxembourg today
- EBRD, EU and GCF boost access to green finance for micro and small businesses in Jordan
- Serbian protesters cycle 1,400 kilometres to seek EU support against Vucic regime
- New US tariffs do not violate NATO treaties: Alliance chief
- New EU Info Point opens in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia
- EU firms will try for lower tariffs via NI, says Nobel economist
- ‘Brutal’: Macron vows to protect Europe after US lands shock trade blow
- EU response to US tariffs ‘must be calm and measured’, Simon Harris to warn fellow EU trade ministers
- Germany to prepare children for possible war with Russia
- John Downing: EU would be wise to delay its Trump tariff retaliation – never interrupt your enemy while he is making a mistake
- McLaren, Aston Martin and Bentley spared from UK electric car sales quotas
- ‘Are we going to be the 53rd state?’: London protesters slam Trump policies fueling fear and chaos
- EU should consider delay in counter tariffs on steel, aluminum: Italy's foreign minister
- Forget the idiotic Singapore on the Thames idea…just rejoin the EU! Letter to the editor
- Breakthrough in mystery of sculptures uncovered in Pompeii tomb
- Moldova says it has no other ‘viable alternative’ to European integration
- Paris stocks plummet by 6,46% Frankfurt by 9,15% as China retaliates to Trump tariffs
- Trump is on a quest to poison global political culture
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (MEA REGION)
MIDDLE EAST
- Netanyahu took longer path on his way to Washington to avoid ICC arrest warrant: Media
- Massive C-17 and C-5 flights signal Pentagon’s next big move
- King Faisal ‘threatened the US to reuse the oil weapon’ over Israel’s intransigence after the 1973 embargo, UK documents show
- Hamas Demanded $500M From Iran for Destruction of Israel
- Netanyahu and Trump to talk tariffs, Iran and Gaza
- Saudi Arabia imposes temporary visa ban for 14 countries
- ‘Not even grain of wheat will enter Gaza’: Israeli finance minister
- High alert in Tehran as Trump talks bombs, not diplomacy
- Iran deploys radar systems for potential US strike
- Macron rejects any Hamas role in post-war Gaza
- Without hostage deal or Hamas' defeat: IDF prepares to resume aid deliveries to Gaza
- Iran won’t engage in direct negotiations with US over its nuclear program
AFRICA
- Gunmen kill at least 52 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state
- Israel said worried as Abraham Accords partner Sudan grows closer to Iran
- How Dangerous are Growing Tensions Between Israel and Egypt?
- DRC government, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict
- ANC to announce DA’s future in GNU on Monday says Mashatile
- Egypt, Rwanda discuss regional stability, bilateral coop.
- US revokes all South Sudan visas over failure to repatriate citizens
- Limpopo police arrest 2 'dangerous suspects' wanted for various crimes
- Ghana to deport all foreign nationals involved in illegal mining – Ablakwa
- Mali accuses Algeria of sponsoring terror after downing drone
- SPLM-IO top official rejects suspension, tags acting chairperson a rebel
- These Johannesburg suburbs are most in demand by homebuyers
ASIA & SOUTH PACIFIC (AUS-NZ) PLATE
ASIA
- Methane gas detected at Osaka Expo site
- Protests take place over Buddhism’s holiest site in India
- Trump tariffs: Why are Asian markets seeing a 'bloodbath'?
- Modi's Sri Lanka visit sees major Solar Energy pact
- Ukraine aims to 'align' with US on minerals deal in talks this week
- East Asia at risk of catastrophic quakes as new seismic phase begins
- Why do South Korean celebrities reveal divorces years later, despite shifting social views?
- Malaysia says US tariffs may weigh on economy for years to come; setting up task force
- India eyes becoming key Apple manufacturing hub, aims to produce 30 million iPhones in 2025
- President Tharman, PM Wong lament passing of former Lao president Khamtay
- Malaysia cops waiting for full medical report on balloon seller’s injuries
- South Korea tentatively sets presidential election for June 3, Yonhap says
SOUTH PACIFIC
- U.S. Coast Guard strengthens partnership with Republic of Palau at Joint Committee Meeting
- Kongsberg signs contract to build missile factory in Australia
- USS Shiloh returns to Pearl Harbor-Hickam after 3-month deployment patrolling the South Pacific
- Why did Air New Zealand paint some of its aircraft black?
- UK Parliament to consider AUKUS progress and challenges
- Defence projects share in funding boost
- Funding ops available for AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge
THE FROZEN POLARS (ANTARCTIC and ARCTIC)
ANTARCTIC
- A Journey to the End of the World
- Trump’s tariff tantrum won’t stop the global energy transition
- Brno scientist discovers new bacterium in samples from Antarctica
- One of Trump’s officials just explained why the penguins in Antarctica got slapped with tariffs
- Is Trump's tariff on Antarctica's penguin-populated island a laughable AI blunder or a clever blow to China?
- Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level rise
- China unveils new radio telescope in Antarctica
- China Focus: China unveils new radio telescope in Antarctica
- Trump official explains bizarre reason tariffs are on Antarctic islands where there are no humans and only penguins
- Will the U.S. Build Seawalls?
- Polar frontiers: Discover East Antarctica on this ultra-luxury cruise
- Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica
- Biosecurity policies can be annoying – but a century of Antarctic data shows they work
- Trump’s $60m Antarctic infrastructure cut is a blow to US influence at the South Pole
- New Ecosystem Discovered After City-Sized Chunk of Antarctica Broke Off
ARCTIC
- Eastern US And Europe Set To Feel The Sting Of A "Major Disruption" To Polar Vortex
- Provincial Government Announces Support for Methane Monitoring Project
- ‘Everything is possible’
- Sea ice reaches this year's maximum extent. It is the lowest on record
- Climate change is making whales and salmon more common in the Arctic
- Q&A: Panama Canal Authority’s Ricaurte Vásquez Morales
- Looking Back on Norway's Chairship of The Arctic Council: "You Have to Be Respectful to All Members"
- 40 counties at risk from 3cm per hour snow storm - including 27 in England
- Arctic blast to bring unseasonable chill, snow chances to the Stateline
- ‘Upside-down’ weather sees the Arctic warm up while Toronto gets a chill: Weather Network
- Frost and Arctic Air Are Back: What to Expect in Czechia This Week
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