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In trade war with US, China holds lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have winning hand

Auburn, 14/4: When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China. While the rest of the world would be given a 90-day reprieve on additional duties beyond the new 10 per cent tariffs on all US trade partners, China would…

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Murshidabad violence: TMC alleges fake photos in circulation; BJP claims religious persecution

Kolkata, 13/4: As photographs and videos of people purportedly from violence-hit Murshidabad district in West Bengal surfaced on social media, the ruling TMC on Sunday cried conspiracy claiming those were fake, while the opposition BJP alleged that people are fleeing as “religious persecution is real” in the state. At least three people were killed, several…

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IPL 2025 | Virat Kohli, Phil Salt guide RCB to nine-wicket win against Rajasthan

Jaipur, 13/4:  Openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt slammed brisk half-centuries and shared a 92-run partnership to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win against hosts Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday. Salt smashed 65 off 33 deliveries, his highest score this season, while Kohli struck an unbeaten 62…

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Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Sumy leaves 21 dead, 83 injured

Kyiv: A Russian missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has resulted in the deadliest attack of the year, leaving at least 21 people dead, CNN reported, citing local authorities. The assault occurred as residents were attending Sunday church services. Ukraine’s Interior Minister reported that at least 83 individuals were injured in the attack,…

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Siachen Day: Indian Army honours bravehearts of world’s highest battlefield

New Delhi: April 13 marks Siachen Day, commemorating the Indian Army’s Operation Meghdoot in 1984. On this day, Indian troops landed at Bilafond La Pass and captured key positions on the Siachen Glacier, securing a strategic advantage in the disputed region of Kashmir, the world’s highest battlefield. The poem “Quartered in snow, Silent to remain,…

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150 arrested in Murshidabad Violence, police deployed in Samserganj and Dhuliyan

Murshidabad: West Bengal Police have arrested a total of 150 individuals in connection with the recent violence in the Murshidabad district, which was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Adequate police forces have been deployed in Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and other affected areas to maintain order, according to a statement by the police. On…

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Four dead after fire explosion in manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli

Anakapalli: Four workers died in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli on Sunday, said SP Tuhin Sinha. The cause of the explosion is not known yet. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the death of 6 workers in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kotavuratla, Anakapalli…

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Delhi: Car hits two-wheeler, one dies after falling from flyover; two injured

New Delhi: A man died after falling from the Peeragarhi Flyover in the national capital after a car collided with the two-wheeler he was driving, Delhi Police said. The incident occurred on Saturday, around 7:45 PM, near Navjeevan Hospital, police said According to Delhi Police, three individuals, aged between 21 and 23 years, were returning to…

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