Month: April 2025

[ad_1] This is a representational AI image Asian markets surged on Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump paused most of his planned tariffs, sparking a wave of optimism among global investors. The relief rally followed a historic upswing on Wall Street, where major indices recorded some of their biggest gains in recent years."I have authorised a 90 day PAUSE," Trump said, recognising around 75 countries that have been in talks with US over tariff and have not retaliated yet. Trump pauses tariffs for most — but not ChinaTrump's message on Truth Social declared a 90-day pause on new tariffs for most US trading partners, replacing them with a 10 per cent Reciprocal Tariff. However, China was excluded from this relief — with tariffs on Chinese goods hiked to 125 per cent.'Great time to buy,' says TrumpIn a series of […]

[ad_1] America's First Lady Melania Trump has inked a $40 million deal with Amazon's Prime Video for a documentary chronicling her life during Donald Trump's anticipated return to the White House. The project, set for release in mid-2025, will feature exclusive insights into her daily life and responsibilities, with Melania Trump serving as executive producer. The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, will include appearances by Donald Trump and their son, Barron Trump. Filming commenced in November, capturing the transition period, moving preparations, and the establishment of her First Lady's office.In an interview with Fox & Friends, Melania Trump described the project as a way to showcase “day-to-day life,” including the complexities of moving into the White House and assembling her team. "It’s day-to-day, from transition team to moving to the White House, packing, establishing my team, the First Lady office, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old man was arrested for creating a nuisance inside a Delhi Metro train by pretending to drink alcohol and eat eggs in an attempt to go viral on social media, police said on Wednesday.According to news agency PTI, the accused, Aakash Kumar, a resident of Shahdara, was apprehended by Metro Police after a complaint was filed on April 8 by Amar Dev, Senior Station Manager at Karkardooma Metro Station.In the viral video, Kumar is seen drinking from a bottle and eating a peeled egg aboard a Pink Line train heading towards Maujpur.Following the complaint, police coordinated with DMRC staff, CISF personnel and housekeeping teams to identify the man seen in the video.Kumar was traced and arrested from Burari. During interrogation, he told police he had recorded the video on March 23 around 10 pm while travelling […]

[ad_1] Picture credit: Instagram VIJAYAWADA: It is said love makes the world go around. And, in this case, a woman has flown all round the world (from Texas in US to Nellore in AP) to her soulmate to marry him. After losing everything in a wildfire and experiencing personal setbacks in 2021, the woman from Texas found the love of her life, some 14,800 km away in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh.The relationship started with a simple 'Hi' on Instagram and turned to love, which she described as an "intricately woven tapestry". The man is nine years younger to her.Jaclyn Forero, a user generated creator and brand photographer, was married but separated from her husband after losing everything she owned to a wildfire. She described the years following the wildfire as "some of the hardest" in her life. In […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (NYT photo) In a dramatic shift, President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit pause on sweeping tariffs for the majority of US trading partners, announcing a 90-day freeze — except for China, which he targeted with a crushing new tax. The surprise pivot came less than a day after broad new duties triggered turmoil in global markets. While most nations got a temporary reprieve, Trump delivered a powerful blow to Beijing, imposing a 125 percent tariff on all Chinese imports. China immediately retaliated, slapping 84 percent tariffs on American goods, according to state-run Xinhua. The tit-for-tat measures mark a dangerous new peak in the ongoing trade standoff between the world's top two economies. Despite the global implications, the White House doubled down on its pressure campaign. "Do not retaliate and you will be rewarded," read a […]

[ad_1] Stock market holiday today: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed for trading today, April 10, due to the observance of Mahavir Jayanti 2025. Trading activities will commence again on Friday, April 11.During this closure, all trading segments will be closed, including equities, derivatives, currency, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and electronic gold receipts (EGR). Traders should adjust their trading strategies considering this holiday.Mahavir Jayanti 2025This significant Jain festival honours the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara. NSE Holidays in April 2025The stock exchanges function on weekdays, with specific holiday closures. The following are the scheduled market holidays for April 2025:April 10, 2025 (Thursday): Mahavir JayantiApril 14, 2025 (Monday): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiApril 18, 2025 (Friday): Good FridayFuture Trading Calendar: Market Closures 2025The stock exchanges have announced these forthcoming holiday closures:May 1: […]

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood during a practice session ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns against Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match No 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With three wins in as many games, DC are currently placed at the second place, while RCB are at the third position on the points table. RCB have mastered conditions as distinct as Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai and their lone stumble came at home against Gujarat Titans. It was more to do with a rather out of character Chinnaswamy pitch taking them by surprise than any sudden erosion in skills.Royal Challengers Bangalore's in-form captain, […]