The United States and China hurtled towards an all-out trade war, locked in a high stakes game of brinkmanship as President Donald Trump prepared to unleash a wave of tariffs against dozens of partners. File.
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Registrar General of India cautions hospitals over delay in reporting events of birth, death
The Registrar General of India’s (RGI) office has cautioned private and government hospitals that they must report incidents of birth and death within 21 days, after it was found that many medical institutions were flouting the law, delaying universal registration.
New U.S. tariffs on China to hit 104% on April 9: White House
The United States and China hurtled towards an all-out trade war, locked in a high stakes game of brinkmanship as President Donald Trump prepared to unleash a wave of tariffs against dozens of partners.
With global uncertainties multiplying, countries choosing bilateral arrangements over multilateralism: Nirmala Sitharaman
In an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, countries are prioritising bilateral arrangements, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Governor cannot change mind second time, says SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) held that a Governor cannot reserve a Bill for the President’s consideration when the proposed law, which was earlier rejected by him, is presented for the second time by the State Legislature.
Governors are obliged to accord primacy to the will of people, says SC
The Supreme Court observed in its judgment that actions of the Governor which impede the will of the people reneges the Constitutional oath of office.
Fadnavis says Modi will lead beyond 2029, dismisses succession talk
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential successor, asserting that Mr. Modi would continue to lead the country even after the 2029 general elections.
Provident Fund UANs can now be activated using Aadhaar biometrics
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’s Universal Account Number (UAN) can now be activated and allotted using face authentication, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday (April 8, 2025).
U.S. Supreme Court halts reinstatement of fired federal employees
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) a Judge’s order for President Donald Trump’s administration to rehire thousands of fired employees, acting in a dispute over his effort to slash the federal workforce and dismantle parts of the government.
Remove defamatory content about ANI, Delhi HC tells Wikipedia
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) directed the Wikimedia Foundation to remove allegedly defamatory content about Asian News International (ANI) from its Wikipedia platform that labelled the news agency a “propaganda tool for the incumbent government.”
PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2025: Priyansh and PBKS rub salt into CSK’s wounds
Priyansh Arya’s chancy yet audacious 103 (42b, 7×4, 9×6) was the highlight of Punjab Kings’ 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium
Published – April 09, 2025 06:32 am IST
