�?China retaliates with steep tariffs amid escalating trade tensions
Beijing announced increased duties on American products, raising rates from 84% to 125% starting today. The move follows Washington’s broader tariff hike, including additional levies tied to fentanyl-related concerns. China’s Commerce Ministry also plans fresh legal action at the WTO, calling the US strategy economically meaningless.
�?Amit Shah set to pay tribute to Shivaji
The Home Minister is in Maharashtra to pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort. He will attend various events, including a lunch hosted by NCP leader Aditi Tatkare. Shah will also meet state BJP leaders in Mumbai during his visit.
�?Kumaraswamy to lead protest against Congress
JD(S) will stage a major demonstration in Bengaluru, led by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy. The campaign, ‘Sakappa Saaku Congress Sarkara�? aims to highlight fiscal mismanagement and rising costs under the current administration.
�?Oman to host critical nuclear talks
The US and Iran will hold nuclear talks in Oman as concerns mount over Tehran’s accelerating nuclear programme. The discussions mark a significant step in ongoing efforts to ease long-standing tensions between the two nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to lead the engagement.
�?IPL 2025: LSG vs GT at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive form meets Mohammed Siraj’s fiery new-ball spell as Gujarat Titans face Lucknow Super Giants. Titans lead the table with four consecutive wins, while LSG look to rise from mid-table. A gripping contest awaits with both teams in solid form.
�?IPL 2025: SRH vs PKS at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad, desperate to halt a three-match losing streak, face a resurgent Punjab Kings led by an in-form Shreyas Iyer. SRH’s aggressive batting approach has misfired, while their star-studded bowling unit remains underwhelming. In contrast, PKS boasts strong momentum, with standout performances from Priyansh Arya and a sharp bowling attack.
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Other key events
�?Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani will
call on Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
�?Tamil Nadu BJP floor leader Nainar Nagenthran is likely to be
introduced as next president at a meeting scheduled at Shrivaaru Venkatachalapathy Palace in Vanagaram
�?Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to address
Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit�?SAD to hold delegate session to
elect new president�?RSS Chief
Mohan Bhagwat in Gujarat to attend Valsad temple silver jubilee event
�?ISL 2024-25 final:
Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC�?UK parliament to be recalled to discuss
British Steel's future�?Pakistan’s former
PM Imran Khan to appear before a court in GHQ attack case
‘If we dig 30,000 mosques looking for temples, are we moving forward as a society?�?/a>
71-year-old Baby, the man picked to save CPMDaily LOLAnniversaries
�?International Day of Human Space Flight: Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space in 1961
�?Birth anniversary Rajput ruler Rana Sanga
�?Birth anniversary of Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad
�?Birth anniversary of former LS speaker Sumitra Mahajan
�?Ranjit Singh declared himself the Maharaja of Punjab in 1801
�?Euro Disney opened in Marne-La-Vallee, Paris, France in 1992
Unlocking the pastLast updated at 9.22 pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma