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In today's Left, Right and Centre, we dived into US President Donald Trump's ever-shifting tariffs and their grip on global trade. From 25 per cent duties on Canada and Mexico to 145 per cent on China, the markets are reeling, and consumers are facing rising costs. But can the world expect relief?
Global markets are in freefall amid Trump's tariff chaos, with the Dow plunging 1,600 points and the FTSE 100 down 7%-its worst week since 2020. Rumour mills were abuzz with unconfirmed reports suggesting Trump is now considering a 90-day tariff pause for all countries except China, only to be shut down by the White House.... Analysts warn the uncertainty will still hurt economies worldwide. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq tumble, the world braces for more fallout from this trade war. Economists warn of a looming recession, with JPMorgan pegging the odds at 60%. Trump remains defiant, calling the tariffs a negotiation tool, but the world braces for a potential trade war.
The Election fever is heating up in Tamil Nadu, and the battle lines are drawn. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Chhief Minister MK Stalin during his mega Tamil outreach in Rameswaram on Ram Navami, inaugurating the new Pamban Bridge. But MK Stalin skipped the event, firing back with a demand for assurances on delimitation. The PM took a stern rebuttal stance, dodging DMK's allegations on funds and Katchatheevu, instead taking a potshot at Stalin: 'Why doesn't Tamil Nadu teach medical courses in Tamil?'
The Supreme Court has halted tree felling near Hyderabad University, slamming the Telangana government's deforestation push for IT development as "alarming." The order, sparking relief among students and environmentalists, has ignited a political firestorm. The ruling Congress faces accusations of ecological neglect from the BRS and BJP, who claim it's a win for public sentiment and a blow to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's economic agenda. With protests escalating and the court demanding answers by April 16, Telangana's political landscape braces for turbulence.
Hours after her government faced a big setback in the teachers' recruitment case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she does not accept the Supreme Court judgment personally, but her government will implement it and repeat the selection process. She also questioned if Opposition BJP and CPM wanted Bengal's education system to collapse.
President Trump has announced a 26% tariff on Indian imports, effective April 9, 2025, targeting India's $87 billion export market. Aimed at balancing trade, this could slash India's earnings by billions, though for now, New Delhi has struck a conciliatory note, looking to work out the differences. The commerce ministry has issued a statement saying they are examining the opportunities and challenges as well as the implications of the tariffs.
Allegations of corruption are plaguing Chinese infrastructure projects worldwide, including a collapsed 33-storey building in Bangkok linked to a Chinese firm. Thai police have detained four Chinese nationals attempting to remove files from the site, raising cover-up fears. From bribery in Africa to faulty dams in South America, critics highlight a pattern of substandard work and opacity in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. The Bangkok disaster, which killed 18, has intensified scrutiny of possible shoddy materials and oversight failures. Investigations are underway as global concerns grow. Watch the full show on NDTV
A cinematic storm is brewing as the makers of "Empuraan" cave to pressure, announcing voluntary cuts to the film amidst a maelstrom of criticism. The movie's depiction of sensitive historical events has ignited a fierce debate, with the BJP and RSS launching a scathing attack on the film's alleged anti-Hindu narrative. Meanwhile, the Kerala CM and Congress have rallied to its defense. Actor Mohanlal has attempted to douse the flames with a public apology, acknowledging the responsibility of artists to avoid inciting hatred. But the criticism continues to pour in, with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai branding the film 'propaganda'. At the eye of the storm is a contentious reference to the Godhra riots, sparking a national conversation on creative freedom, historical accuracy, and the boundaries of artistic expression. But the big question is, is it political pressure or proxy censorship?
A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake has unleashed devastation across Myanmar and Thailand, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. In Bangkok, Thailand's bustling capital, a skyscraper under construction collapsed, killing at least three people and sparking a desperate search for survivors. The city's streets are filled with the sounds of sirens, the smell of smoke, and the cries of those searching for loved ones. As rescue teams battle to reach those trapped, the full extent of the disaster is slowly emerging. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, homes have been destroyed, and entire communities have been left shattered. NDTV is at ground zero bringing the latest updates from the region.
President Donald Trump warming up to the April 2 Tariff deadline announcing fresh tariffs as high as 25% on imported automobiles leading to global outrage. From Canada to Germany to Japan, even China nations are up in arms. Watch left Right and Centre
The language showdown between Chief Minister Stalin and BJP in Tamil Nadu morphing into a clash of egos. Annamalai's tirade against Stalin came in response to Stalin's assertion of being Tamil Nadu's fair and firm voice on the Two Language Policy. Watch left Right and Centre