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India takes US to WTO over steel, aluminium tariffs, seeks consultation
On February 10 this year, the US revised the safeguard measures on imports of steel and aluminium articles, effective from March 12, 2025, and with an unlimited duration, the communication said
 "India takes US to WTO over steel, aluminium tariffs, seeks consultation")
Indian consulate in Melbourne attacked again, High Commission raises issue
Victoria Police said graffiti was discovered at the front entrance of the diplomatic premises around 1:00 am early Thursday
 "Indian consulate in Melbourne attacked again, High Commission raises issue")
Cargo to B'desh surged at Petrapole port before India halted transit route
India ends 2020 transshipment pact with Bangladesh; Petrapole saw 39 per cent rise in trucks, 64 per cent jump in consignments before facility was withdrawn on April 8
 "Cargo to B'desh surged at Petrapole port before India halted transit route")
'Nothing is just trade, it's personal', says EAM Jaishankar on trade war
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the world is heading towards a period of sharp competition and contestation, where the planning is going to be much harder for different countries
 "'Nothing is just trade, it's personal', says EAM Jaishankar on trade war")
Most-wanted TTP militant among 2 killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Hafeezullah was the most wanted TTP terrorist and was involved in major terror attacks
 "Most-wanted TTP militant among 2 killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa")
High-security cell, tight watch: Inside NIA's custody of Tahawwur Rana
Extradited from the US, 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana is now held in a NIA cell in Delhi under 24x7 surveillance; Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jaya Roy will lead the investigation
 "High-security cell, tight watch: Inside NIA's custody of Tahawwur Rana")
Tahawwur Rana said 'Indians deserved it' after 26/11: US govt confirms
After 26/11, Tahawwur Rana told Headley that Indians 'deserved it', says US DOJ, calling his extradition to India a critical step in delivering long-awaited justice
 "Tahawwur Rana said 'Indians deserved it' after 26/11: US govt confirms")
India to give $990,000 aid to Sierra Leone for differently abled persons
Over 450 Sierra Leone nationals have enrolled under the Pan-African Tele-Education and Tele-Medicine initiative (e-VBAB), receiving online education across various courses from Indian universities
 "India to give $990,000 aid to Sierra Leone for differently abled persons")
Tahawwur Rana extradition: US says it supports India's pursuit of justice
Earlier, a spokesperson for the US Department of Justice also commented on Rana's extradition to India and noted that it is a crucial step in seeking justice for the victims of the heinous attacks
 "Tahawwur Rana extradition: US says it supports India's pursuit of justice")
Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory
G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent provocative actions
 "Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory")
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana in 18 day NIA custody, brought to headquarters
According to the NIA, Rana was being held in judicial custody in the US pursuant to proceedings initiated under the India-US Extradition Treaty for his extradition
US-India continue to work to combat global terrorism: US state dept
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the US had consistently supported India's efforts to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable
 "US-India continue to work to combat global terrorism: US state dept")
Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana produced in Delhi court
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, was brought to Delhi court on Thursday night.
NIA arrests Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana after extradition from US
The NIA investigation team at the airport arrested Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin living primarily in Chicago
Tahawwur Rana hearing: Media, civilians removed from Patiala House Court
Meanwhile, senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and special public prosecutor Narender Mann who are representing the National Investigation Agency reached the court premises
Tahawwur Hussain Rana successfully extradited, confirms NIA
In a statement, the NIA said the extradition happened after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice
 "Tahawwur Hussain Rana successfully extradited, confirms NIA")
Rana's arrival at NIA HQ: Delhi JLN Metro Station's gate no 2 closed
Rana, 64, is a close associate of David Coleman Headley, also known as Daood Gilani and is one of the main conspirators in the 2008 attacks
SFJ warns Himachal CM against Ambedkar birth anniversary celebrations
According to the letter, Ambedkar, while drafting the Indian Constitution, "inserted Article 25(b), which classifies Sikhs as Hindus? stripping Sikhs of legal recognition as a distinct religion
 "SFJ warns Himachal CM against Ambedkar birth anniversary celebrations")
B'desh court issues new arrest warrant against Hasina, her daughter
The ACC alleged Putul had done that 'despite the fact that she and her family members owned a house or flat or housing facility in an area under the jurisdiction of RAJUK in Dhaka city'
 "B'desh court issues new arrest warrant against Hasina, her daughter")
India gets Tahawwur Rana, but US extradition pact curbs prosecution scope
Under the US-India extradition treaty, India must ensure Tahawwur Rana is not tortured, gets adequate prison protection, and is tried only for offences listed in the extradition
