After LS nod, Waqf Bill to be presented in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) After the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, it will be tabled by the government in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Bruce Springsteen to release ‘Tracks Volume 2 The Lost Albums’ archival collection
Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Legendary guitarist and singer Bruce Springsteen is set to release his project titled ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ shortly.
Priyanka Chopra shares her ultimate skincare secret
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to social media to share her skincare secret. Taking to her Instagram stories, the actress revealed the simple yet effective beauty practice that helps maintain her dewy, fresh-faced look.
India stands less impacted by Trump tariffs than global peers: Industry
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, industry experts said on Thursday that it appears India's export competitiveness to the US market stands far less impacted on a relative basis compared to global peers.
US reciprocal tariffs: Asian markets trade lower, Japan leads losses
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Led by Japan, Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries -- with 34 per cent tariffs being levied on China, 46 per cent on Vietnam, 26 per cent on India, 26 per cent on South Korea and 24 per cent on Japanese goods.
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US reciprocal tariffs: Asian markets trade lower, Japan leads losses
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Led by Japan, Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries -- with 34 per cent tariffs being levied on China, 46 per cent on Vietnam, 26 per cent on India, 26 per cent on South Korea and 24 per cent on Japanese goods.
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Bruce Springsteen to release ‘Tracks Volume 2 The Lost Albums’ archival collection
Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Legendary guitarist and singer Bruce Springsteen is set to release his project titled ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ shortly.
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Trump rolls out 'kind' reciprocal tariffs, hits India with 26 pc (Ld)
Washington, April 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced a baseline rate of 10 per cent on all imports and higher individualised rates for dozens of countries, including 26 per cent for India, 34 per cent for China and 20 per cent for the EU.
BIMSTEC finalises key agreements on connectivity and security
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The 25th session of the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) concluded on Wednesday in Bangkok, Thailand. This meeting, which precedes the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on April 3 and the 6th BIMSTEC Summit on April 4, finalised key documents and set the agenda for the upcoming discussions at the Ministerial and Summit levels.
Bangladesh: Over 100 hospitalised after eating contaminated street food
Dhaka, April 2 (IANS) Over 100 people, including children, in Bangladesh fell severely ill after eating contaminated street food at an Eid fair, raising concerns over the deteriorating food safety standards in the South Asian nation.
Israel expands military operation in Gaza
Tel Aviv, April 2 (IANS) Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that the military is expanding its operation against Hamas in Gaza.
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India stands less impacted by Trump tariffs than global peers: Industry
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, industry experts said on Thursday that it appears India's export competitiveness to the US market stands far less impacted on a relative basis compared to global peers.
Sensex, Nifty end higher ahead of US reciprocal tariffs announcement
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Indian stock market bounced back on Wednesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing higher, just before the reciprocal tariffs deadline set by US President Donald Trump.
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid social media debate on Cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, being toxic for humans, experts on Wednesday deemed Cyanocobalamin safe, and stressed the need to not miss the key vitamin linked to the brain, joints, and skin health.
Uber for teens aged 13-17 arrives in India, company claims extra safety tools
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Ride-hailing major Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a new service called ‘Uber for Teens’ in India, which, the company claimed, is designed to offer safe and reliable transportation options for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years in the country.
Health & Travel
Kerala Health Minister to hold talks with Asha workers tomorrow, Priyanka Gandhi again backs protesters
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) A day after her meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that she will hold a meeting with the protesting Asha workers on Thursday as their indefinite protest before the State Secretariat here entered its 52nd day on Wednesday.
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid social media debate on Cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, being toxic for humans, experts on Wednesday deemed Cyanocobalamin safe, and stressed the need to not miss the key vitamin linked to the brain, joints, and skin health.
Bihar: Jan Aushadhi Kendra emerging as 'beacon of hope' for the people of Ara
Ara (Bihar), April 1 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMBJK), an initiative by the Narendra Modi government, is rapidly emerging as a beacon of hope for the residents of Bihar's Ara. Located within the Ara Sadar Hospital, this Kendra provides affordable medicines for a range of serious health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney issues, and cancer.