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Banks to remain closed today for Mahavir Jayanti; check holidays' list

The RBI announces bank holidays through its official channels, such as its website and bank notifications. The bank holidays are classified under three categories

Japan is living in future; builds 3D printed train station in just 6 hours

According to a NYT report, the components of this station were 3D-printed somewhere else and were assembled on the site at Hatshushima in March 2025, making it the world's first

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim out on parole again, 13th release since 2020

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of raping two of his disciples and is currently serving a 20-year jail term in connection with the case

Trump mocks world leaders over negotiations, says they're 'kissing my a**'

He also mocked rebel Republicans who suggested that the US Congress should take over the negotiations with these countries

Countries await response from White House amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Citing an official, the report noted that while they have been trying to reach the Trump admin, many of those officials are either not responding or are unwilling to do anything beyond listening

RBI cuts repo rate further by 25 bps to 6%; a look at key policy rates

The benchmark repo rate was kept unchanged at 6.5 per cent for 11 consecutive MPC meetings and the first rate cut was announced in February 2025

China says have 'ample policy tools' to deal with Trump's tariffs

Chinese Premier Li Qiang reiterated Beijing's optimism about its growth prospects in 2025, the world's second-largest economy, despite the recent tariffs from the US

Trump tariff plan: US Prez to announce levy on pharma imports soon

The pharmaceutical sector was previously spared by the Trump administration in the last round of tariffs that were announced on April 2

Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to protect jobs of sacked WB teachers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drew attention of President Droupadi Murmu to the plight of the teachers who were selected through 'fair means'

Trump officials revoke legal status for migrants who entered using CBP One

According to an AP report, the number of beneficiaries who will be affected by such a move remains unclear

10 yrs of PMMY: PM Modi calls it eye-opener scheme, addresses beneficiaries

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is a flagship programme of the PM Modi-led Central government, which aims to fund the unfunded micro enterprises and small businesses

US Supreme Court allows Trump admin to deport Venezuelans under wartime law

The 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court states that Venezuelan migrants must be given an opportunity to challenge their deportation before being removed from the US

When Elon Musk made direct appeals to Donald Trump pushing back on tariffs

DOGE chief Elon Musk takes his case to Trump, criticises Navarro's tariff stance as trade tensions with China escalate

China vows retaliation if US imposes additional 50% tariffs on its goods

China's statement comes a day after Donald Trump threatened Beijing with an additional 50 per cent tariff if it implements its 34 per cent retaliatory duties

Stalin calls for all-party meeting after Murmu rejects NEET exemption plea

The call for meeting comes amid multiple controversies surrounding NEET in recent years, which include young people taking their lives if they are unable to clear the exam.

Waqf showdown: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demands apology from Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi's remarks did not sit well with the BJP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who also chided her

Trump's reciprocal tariffs to threaten defence ties, Pentagon supply chains

In a statement delivered at the White House, US President Donald Trump described the imposition of reciprocal tariffs as 'a declaration of economic independence'

Congress to challenge Waqf Bill in the Supreme Court, says Jairam Ramesh

The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was tabled and passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Congress will challenge its constitutionality in the Supreme Court

Trump unveils $5 million gold card to replace investor EB-5 visa scheme

The gold card, priced at $5 million, is set to replace the EB-5 visa scheme, a 35-year-old investor visa programme offering US green card benefits to foreign nationals

19 states challenge Trump election order; 4th lawsuit filed in a week

The executive order, which was signed just a week ago, included stricter regulations and required documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in elections