China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs
China has announced a fresh round of retaliatory measures against the United States, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. In response to the latest US trade sanctions, Beijing has imposed sanctions on six American companies, tightened export controls on drones and launched a series of additional trade-related actions targeting Washington. The measures were unveiled on Wednesday after the United States introduced another round of tariffs on China and more than 50 other countries as part of President Donald Trump’s broader trade strategy. The US administration has argued that the tariffs are aimed at correcting trade imbalances that it considers “unfair” to Washington.
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Sheikh Hasina’s son says Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India’s eastern border
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday said that what should concern New Delhi most is that Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India’s eastern border and raised concerns over the role of foreign intelligence agencies in Bangladesh. Addressing an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) of South Asia in Delhi, Wazed also questioned the death toll reported in connection with the July-August 2024 protests in Bangladesh. He pointed the pointing to differences between figures cited by the United Nations and those cited by the previous administration headed by Muhammad Yunus.
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Petrol bomb attack on Shakib Al Hasan’s home hours after he attends Sheikh Hasina’s presser
Unidentified people attempted to set fire to former Bangladesh captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan’s house in Magura, police said. The incident occurred a little after the former Bangladesh skipper attended a media interaction addressed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interaction was hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi.
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BWF World Championships’ draws revealed, Ayush Shetty faces stern test, Sindhu, Lakshya’s opponents confirmed
The draws of the BWF World Championships, set to take place in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, have been revealed. Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty will be facing a stern test from world champion Shi Yuqi of China in the men’s singles opening round. Shetty had lost to Yuqi in the final of the Asian Championships.
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Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says ‘PD in PDA stands for Pandit’
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, asserting that the party’s PDA formula also includes Pandits. He said the “PD” in PDA stands for “Pandit” and accused the BJP-led state government of targeting opposition workers, Brahmins, and religious leaders, including Shankaracharya.
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Mark Zuckerberg apologises for deepfake content and errors in operating platform amid PM Modi video row
Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM content, deepfake content, and errors in operating the platform. It was made clear to them that they are not covered under the Intermediary definition. They select who receives the content. Safe harbour under the IT Act is not applicable. They admitted that a lot of money was paid for boosting a certain type of content. They apologized and regretted the mistake.
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‘Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, India kept it waiting’: Former CDS makes major Operation Sindoor revelation
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has disclosed that India deliberately postponed responding to Pakistan’s request for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, choosing instead to continue military operations until key strategic objectives had been achieved. Speaking at ThePrint’s Off The Cuff event, General Chauhan said Pakistan reached out through the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) hotline on the morning of May 10, 2025, seeking an immediate ceasefire. However, India chose not to respond immediately because several planned military strikes were yet to be executed. According to the former CDS, New Delhi wanted to ensure that its military objectives were decisively met before considering any halt in hostilities.
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Aiden Markram to miss rest of the Hundred due to personal reasons, Manchester Super Giants name captain
Aiden Markram has left Manchester Super Giants midway through the Hundred due to personal reasons and will be missing the rest of the season. Markram, who has blown hot and cold this season, was appointed captain of the franchise earlier in March. Meanwhile, the Super Giants have appointed former England captain Jos Buttler as their captain for the rest of the season.
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Did you spot the Lakshman Rekha scene in Ramayana trailer? Ravie Dubey reveals its significance
Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshmana in Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana, has shared his stills from the film’s trailer. Sharing the glimpses, he explained his mother, Maa Sumitra’s, final instructions for him before he left for a 14-year exile with his brother, Lord Rama, and his sister-in-law, Maa Sita.
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‘Treated me like terrorist’: Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks TVK govt after release in Trisha remark case
After being released in the Trisha remark case, former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the ruling TVK government, alleging that he was treated “like a terrorist” during the proceedings.
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Delhi man arrested for duping women constables of Rs 24 lakh, posed as rich businessman on Instagram
