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The Indian government is closely monitoring trade negotiations before making any decision on potential US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Her statement comes in light of US President Donald Trump’s reiteration of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that levy high taxes on American goods. Sitharaman highlighted that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in the United States for discussions regarding the matter. India will be careful and thoughtful about the result of the negotiations and will carefully consider the results before ever taking a stance, she also said. The government remains committed to safeguarding…

The investigation into the gold smuggling scandal involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who has also appeared in Tamil films, has revealed startling details. The 33-year-old actress, who is the stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP (Police Housing Corporation) K Ramachandra Rao, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, attempting to smuggle nearly 15 kilograms of gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore. The gold was concealed in a disguised waist belt strapped to her body. Authorities apprehended Ranya Rao while she was trying to evade customs checks. Reports indicate that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted her and discovered more than 14…

The road to the Oscars was long and filled with surprises, controversies, and endless analysis, but we’ve finally reached the finish line. The night’s biggest winner was Anora, which claimed five out of the six Oscars it was nominated for, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay. With his victories, writer-director-editor Sean Baker matched Walt Disney’s record of four competitive Oscars in a single evening. The Brutalist clinched three awards, while Wicked and Dune: Part Two earned two each. Emilia Perez, the most-nominated film of the year with 13 nods, took home only two Oscars: Best…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed optimism on Sunday about salvaging his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump following their tense Oval Office meeting. He emphasized the need for continued discussions behind closed doors while reaffirming that Ukraine would not concede any territory to Russia as part of a peace deal. Zelenskiy also reiterated Ukraine’s willingness to sign a minerals deal with the U.S., which had been left unsigned after the abrupt end of his Washington visit. He described a discussion with European leaders on Sunday about sending a draft peace plan to the U.S. as a crucial step toward securing…

In a major display of unity, European leaders gathered in London on March 2, 2025, to reaffirm their support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russia’s invasion. Hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Great Britain, this summit joined top level leaders from France, Poland and Italy and other key European countries alongside officials of both NATO and the EU. The meeting followed growing concerns over the future of U.S. support for Ukraine, especially after a tense encounter between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump last week. Ceasefire Plan Under Consideration One of the big results…

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued an avalanche warning for parts of Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, cautioning that a medium-danger-level avalanche is likely above 2,500 metres in the next 24 hours. The alert follows a devastating avalanche in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, where eight workers lost their lives at a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp. Avalanche Warning Issued The advisory of the NDMA refers to the higher parts of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi district and Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials have stated that, given the ac sc snow conditions, the avalanche hazard will…

Malaika Arora‘s mother, Joyce Polycarp, turns a year older today. The doting daughter made sure to celebrate it in style. Malaika shared a set of lovely pictures on Instagram, but what really caught our attention was the last slide. The image featured the birthday girl posing with both her daughters, Malaika and Amrita Arora. Malaika’s BFF Kareena Kapoor and other close friends also made an appearance in the frame. As for the other pictures, the opening shot was a throwback gem of the sibling duo – Malaika and Amrita – smiling and posing with their mom. Another heartwarming snap captured…

F-16 combat aircraft were dispatched to intercept 3 civilian aircraft that trespassed over the restricted airspace surrounding Palm Beach, Florida, and went over the location of former US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) confirmed the need for the fighter jets to release flares on account of interception of two of the aircraft which allowed safe egress from the restricted area. Airspace Violations Near Mar-a-Lago The incidents took place at different times throughout the day, occurring at 11:05 am, 12:10 pm, and 12:50 pm local time. The exact reasons for the aircraft entering the restricted…

South Africa have qualified for the semifinals of the Champions Trophy following an outstanding bowling effort against England. The Proteas bowling unit led by Marco Jansen destroyed England’s batting order from the outset of the innings and Jansen took a scalp in the powerplay for three vital wickets. England were dismissed for a mere 179, the lowest total in the tournament. The outcome of this match also meant the end of Afghanistan’s campaign. Afghanistan, needing England to triumph by a minimum margin of 207 runs in order to remain in the running for the semifinals, are now out of the…

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn has praised Afghanistan despite them being on the verge of elimination in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Steyn backed Afghanistan to secure a win in an ICC tournament within the next decade but added that they need to improve their skills and patience. Afghanistan had started their Champions Trophy campaign with a loss to South Africa. However, they secured a thrilling victory over England in Lahore. Their final group match against Australia, led by Steve Smith, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, February 28, was abandoned due to rain. Feels Like…