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In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the United States will impose an extra 100% tariff on all Chinese goods, effective November 1, or earlier if Beijing continues its “aggressive” trade actions.
The move, which comes alongside new export controls on critical software, marks one of the most sweeping trade measures in US history. Trump made the declaration on Truth Social, calling China’s recent export restrictions a “hostile act” that warranted an equally strong response.
Popular Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh on Saturday put an end to speculation about his political debut by declaring that he will not contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The actor, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier this year, said he remains a loyal supporter and “true soldier” of the party.
Sharing a picture with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on social media, Singh wrote, “I, Pawan Singh, want to inform my Bhojpuri community that I did not join the party to contest the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, nor do I intend to contest. I am a true soldier of the BJP and will remain one.”
The Centre had on Saturday said that it had 'no role to play' in the press conference by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi here in New Delhi on Friday where Women journalists were not allowed.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserted that only select journalists were invited from Afghanistan Consul General for the event in the Embassy. The Afghan Embassy complex does not come under the jurisdiction of the Indian Government.
Sources tell that the decision to invite select jounalist was made by Taliban officials accompanying Finance Minister Muttaqi.
Gold and silver prices in Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow remained stable today on Saturday.
The price of 24-carat gold in Delhi today was recorded at ₹12,441 per gram, 22-carat gold at ₹11,405 per gram, and 18-carat (999 gold) at ₹9,334 per gram. Silver prices are currently at ₹177 per gram and ₹177,000 per kilogram.
The official Facebook page of Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was suddenly suspended on Friday. The incident caused a stir on social media and in political circles. However, the page has now been restored. After Facebook account restored, he wrote on Facebook, "My importance from the whole revolution is to see the most suppressed person of society at the summit of power.”
A 22-foot-tall and 11-foot-wide triangular saffron flag will now fly atop the grand Shri Ram Temple being built in Ayodhya. This historic flag hoisting ceremony will be held on November 25th, the auspicious occasion of Vivah Panchami. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will hoist the flag atop the 191-foot-tall summit. The flag will feature symbols related to the Suryavanshi and Treta Yugas.
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