US President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs to counter high duties charged on US goods by foreign countries. With tariffs on countries like China, India, and the EU, the move aims to rebalance trade.

US President Trump labeled Prime Minister Modi as his ‘great friend’ while announcing a 26% retaliatory tariff on India, addressing the trade imbalance and high Indian tariffs on US goods. Trump emphasized the need for negotiations to create a level playing field and highlighted the substantial US trade deficit with India.

On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced tariffs to assert US economic independence, targeting countries including China. He insists this will revitalise domestic manufacturing, though it risks a global trade war. Trump expressed frustration with international trade practices, vowing to boost jobs and industry within the US while portraying his measures as a necessary resistance against foreign exploitation.

Franchises in the Indian Premier League have expressed dissatisfaction with pitch preparations not aligning with their strengths. The BCCI instructs curators to prepare balanced pitches, causing possible friction with teams desiring home advantages.

The government incurred a loss of Rs 1,757.56 crore as BSNL failed to bill Reliance Jio for passive infrastructure sharing for a decade, as revealed by a CAG report. Additionally, BSNL’s negligence in its agreement with RJIL resulted in further revenue losses due to non-adherence to the escalation clause.

Nitish Kumar’s support for the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha marks a strategic shift in his political stance, potentially realigning votes in Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections. Analysts suggest this move may help the NDA consolidate support, despite possible backlash from Muslim voters.

A heated debate occurred in the Lok Sabha over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with Congress criticising it as unconstitutional and BJP defending it as necessary to prevent misuse. The Bill focuses on stricter criteria for Waqf declarations and amendments meant to enhance regulation and prevent illegal occupancy and misuse of Waqf lands, which are significant in India.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that advancement at the company is based on achieving more with fewer resources, not building large teams. Jassy highlighted Amazon’s commitment to agility and meritocracy, stressing customer impact and reducing bureaucracy as key factors in success. He urged employees to act quickly and innovate.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka encouraged his team to regroup after their eight-wicket loss to Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL. Despite a strong partnership from Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni, LSG only posted 171/7. Punjab Kings chased comfortably, led by Prabhsimran Singh’s 69 and Shreyas Iyer’s 50*. Punjab is now second, while LSG is sixth.

Immigration lawyers suggest that Canadians should travel to the US with burner phones and not their actual phones because US customs officials can look through their mobile phones, check social media comments and download all data. The concept of privacy is completely different in the United States now, lawyer Heather Segal told CBC News.

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is under scrutiny in an ongoing investigation related to hedge fund operator George Soros. ASAR Social Impact Advisors received Rs 8 crore from USAID as foreign inward remittance while also being funded by the Soros Economic Development Fund.

Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey delivered a 25-hour and 4-minute speech in the Senate, breaking a record. He condemned the Trump administration’s policies and emphasized the urgent threats they pose. Booker remained standing throughout, joined occasionally by other Democratic senators. His speech gained massive online attention and received praise for its endurance and dedication.

Uttarakhand Waqf Board chairman Shadab Shams criticized the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. He emphasized that PM Modi aims to mainstream poor Muslims and accused the opposition of misusing Waqf resources over the past 70 years.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pivotal role in global diplomacy during his state visit to India. President Boric emphasized Chile’s commitment to strengthening ties with India, coinciding with the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Punjab Kings’ dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants was highlighted by a cheeky social media post seemingly mocking LSG captain Rishabh Pant. During the match, PBKS chased down 172, powered by Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 69 and Shreyas Iyer’s composed 52*. Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs left LSG struggling, securing a commanding victory for PBKS.

President Trump plans to announce ‘Liberation Day,’ imposing 25% tariffs intended to boost US revenue by $6 trillion over a decade but risking global economic instability. Economists predict a $1.4 trillion global income hit, inflation, and disrupted trade. While some countries like India may gain initially, experts warn of long-term negative impacts.

Sunil Gavaskar revived the ‘Stupid, stupid, stupid’ comment in response to a question about Lucknow Super Giants’ batting strategy. He suggested that the absence of key bowlers might be influencing their aggressive approach, necessity to compensate for their bowling weakness. Lucknow Super Giants are currently missing key players, with Mohsin Khan ruled out of the tournament and speedster Mayank Yadav also unavailable. The team has been plagued by injuries.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has been named as an accused in a new FIR by the CBI in the Mahadev betting app case. Baghel had earlier accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of protecting the app. Recently, the CBI conducted raids at 60 locations related to the investigation.

The NSA has highlighted the risks of user behavior in secure messaging, focusing on Signal’s Linked Devices and Group Invite Links features. These can lead to unauthorized access and unintended exposure of sensitive conversations. NSA advises users to review linked devices and disable group links to safeguard privacy. The Trump administration has declared the Signal incident ‘case closed.’

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer chose to field after winning the toss against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson made his debut for Punjab Kings. Rishabh Pant retained the same XI from their previous match. Lucknow holds a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over Punjab. When these teams met in Lucknow last season, which was also LSG’s first home game, the hosts secured a 21-run victory.

RPP senior vice-president Mishra and general secretary Rana, a member of the lower house, were remanded in custody for five days by Kathmandu district court judge Taradevi Maharjan.

Astronaut Sunita Williams described her view of India from space during her nine-month stay on the International Space Station. She highlighted the Himalayas’ ripple effect, the fishing fleets near Mumbai and Gujarat, and the network of lights visible across the country. Williams expressed excitement about visiting her ancestral home in Gujarat.

Rohit Sharma and Nita Ambani were seen having a serious discussion after Mumbai Indians’ win over Kolkata Knight Riders, where Rohit continued his poor form, scoring only 13 runs. Despite Sharma’s struggles, MI secured an easy victory thanks to notable performances from Ashwani Kumar and Ryan Rickelton, who played a crucial role in the run chase.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, received praise for sharing AI-generated Ghibli-style images of PM Modi’s key moments. These images, posted by the Indian government and India Post, include Modi holding the Indian flag and diplomatic meetings with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. OpenAI noted ChatGPT’s rapid growth, reaching one million users in five days amidst competition from Chinese and Meta rivals.