On April 13, 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place, where hundreds of people were killed by the British colonial forces during a peaceful gathering. President Murmu and PM Modi paid homage to the martyrs and recognized their sacrifice, which became a major turning point in India's freedom struggle. The British imposed a Martial Law, which was not properly communicated to the public, leading to the tragic event. The leaders called for the coming generations to remember and honor the courage of the martyrs.
Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo discusses the potential impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs on American consumers. While she acknowledges that the tariffs will likely increase prices for some products, she also suggests that the current economic concerns may be an "overreaction" and that there are positive signs for the economy. Bartiromo also highlights the potential for a single trade deal to change public opinion and the idea that America is currently in a "disruption" phase.
The Supreme Court has directed the President of India to take a decision within three months on any bill passed by a state legislature and sent for assent by the Governor. This decision comes after the apex court noted that there is no set time limit in Article 201 of the Constitution for the President to act on reserved bills. The court also stated that a delay by a constitutional authority can be subject to judicial scrutiny, citing recommendations from the Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has set a three-month deadline for the President to make a decision on any Bills reserved for consideration by Governors. This decision was made in response to the recent case where Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi reserved 10 Bills for Presidential consideration after they had already been reconsidered by the state Assembly. The bench highlighted the absence of a time-limit in Article 201 and emphasized the importance of respecting the role of the President in the legislative process. This ruling will have significant implications for Centre-State relations and ensure timely action on Bills passed by state legislatures.
The New Development Bank, founded by BRICS countries, has announced its plans to increase lending to development projects in Bangladesh to $1 billion this year. The bank's vice president, Vladimir Kazbekov, stated that they have already approved $320 million for the Dhaka City Water Supply Resilient project, but intend to more than triple that amount in light of Bangladesh's growing development needs. The chief adviser of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, welcomed the lender's efforts and noted the potential for significant contributions towards infrastructure development and support for the private sector.
The world is bracing for a potentially devastating trade war between the US and China after President Trump threatened to impose tariffs of over 100 per cent on Chinese goods. This has sparked concerns of a global recession and could lead to a more divided world. While China has vowed to fight back, experts fear the US's aggressive actions could ultimately backfire and hurt its own economy. Despite mounting pressure, Trump shows no signs of backing down as he continues to escalate the tariff threats.
Today marks the 153rd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. India is paying tribute to the leader who fought tirelessly for the country's freedom and the rights of its people. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh have all urged citizens to follow Gandhiji's principles of truth and nonviolence. Let us honor his legacy by sharing his timeless thoughts and working towards building the India of his dreams.
The Ninth Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) brought together key figures from various fields in Kuala Lumpur to discuss practical approaches to achieving sustainable peace. Hosted by HWPL in collaboration with HELP University and Xsolla Curine Academy, the event focused on fostering cooperation and unity across sectors. In her opening remarks, HWPL Malaysia president Ning Bong highlighted the importance of embracing Malaysia's diversity, while Deputy Unity Minister Senator Saraswathy Kandasami emphasized that unity requires effort, understanding, and commitment from all individuals.
Chinese officials have responded to Vice President JD Vance's recent comments on the Trump administration's tariffs, denying the claim that the US borrows money from Chinese peasants to buy goods manufactured by Chinese peasants. Vance made the remark while discussing the effects of the tariffs, stating that the US economy is based on incurring huge amounts of debt to import goods from other countries. Chinese officials called Vance's words lacking in knowledge and respect.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge delivered a strong message to party leaders during the All India Congress Committee session in Ahmedabad, urging those who do not actively contribute to party work to 'take rest' and those failing in their responsibilities to 'retire'. Kharge also emphasized the role of district presidents in rebuilding the party structure and involving grassroots leadership in candidate selection. He declared that the Congress is once again fighting for India's independence, this time against injustice, inequality, poverty, and communalism.