Month: April 2025

[ad_1] China's president Xi Jinping (File photo) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday strongly criticized the use of tariffs, warning they undermine the multilateral trading system and destabilize the global economic order. Speaking in Beijing during talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Xi claimed that trade wars "undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, hurt the multilateral trading system, and impact the world economic order." His remarks, reported by state news agency Xinhua, come amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 145 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, triggering swift retaliation from China, which slapped a 125 percent duty on American goods. Beijing had earlier issued stark warnings to other nations considering trade agreements with the United States. A spokesperson for China's commerce ministry stated on Monday, “China […]

[ad_1] Lucknow: Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube being congratulated by Lucknow Super Giants’ Avesh Khan after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) ( One of the most iconic and successful teams in IPL history, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), find themselves in unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory in IPL 2025. With just two wins from eight matches, the five-time champions are languishing at the bottom of the points table, occupying the dreaded 10th spot—a sight that has left fans heartbroken and critics stunned.Following their latest drubbing at the hands of Mumbai Indians, where CSK’s total of 176 was chased down with alarming ease in just 15.2 overs, pressure has mounted on the team. Their net run rate has […]

[ad_1] Families of victims break down, plead in front of Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday met with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack at the police control room in Srinagar. Grieving relatives broke down in front of him, pleading for justice and demanding that the loss of their loved ones not go in vain.Shah, who arrived in Srinagar within hours of the attack that claimed at least 28 lives, laid wreaths on the coffins of the slain victims in a sombre ceremony.Also read | Pahalgam Terror AttackAccording to officials, the home minister assured the survivors and families of the deceased that the security forces would "leave no stone unturned" in bringing the perpetrators to justice.He also met with survivors of the attack and expressed deep sorrow over their pain. “Those […]

[ad_1] Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants' Rishabh Pant with teammates celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, in Lucknow. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi:Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by eight wickets in their IPL 2025 match on Tuesday, resulting in LSG suffering their fourth defeat in nine games. LSG captain Rishabh Pant seemed quite agitated in the team dugout during the LSG innings and was seen having an intense discussion with the team's mentor Zaheer Khan after his dismissal. The wicket-keeper batter walked out to bat at the number seven position in the final over of the innings, getting out for a duck."I feel Pant really needs to take the onus on himself. He really needs to take the decisions on […]

[ad_1] Gold had crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark this week. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold June futures at MCX experienced profit booking on Wednesday after reaching a record high of Rs 99,358, opening lower by Rs 1,883 or 1.45% at Rs 95,457/10 grams. Market participants secured profits at elevated gold prices. Gold had crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark this week.Silver May futures also declined, opening at Rs 95,478/kg, down by 0.42% or Rs 400.On Tuesday, domestic precious metals closed positively whilst international markets showed mixed results. Gold June futures settled at Rs 97,340 per 10 grams, gaining 0.04%, and silver May futures ended at Rs 95,879 per kilogram, up by 0.66%.Precious metals demonstrated significant volatility, with gold exceeding $3,500 per troy ounce early in trading. However, statements from the U.S. President regarding China and the Fed Chairman […]