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Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a "war crime" during its attack on Kharkiv, where six strikes hit the city, killing at least two people and injuring 30 others, including children. The attack damaged residential buildings, a military hospital, and other structures, with Ukrainian officials attributing the damage to a Shahed drone. As US-backed ceasefire efforts struggle to make progress, tensions escalate in the region amidst the ongoing conflict. Full Article

US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all foreign-made cars, stating he "couldn't care less" if automakers raise prices for Americans, as it would benefit US manufacturers. Trump announced the tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting April 3, with a delay for car parts from Mexico and Canada while adjustments are made. Despite concerns from auto executives and stock drops, Trump remains committed to increasing US production and supporting...

The Hamas militant group accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, while Israel made a counter-proposal with US coordination following a resumption of fighting. The Egyptian proposal included the release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for aid and a pause in fighting, with Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners. Israel ended the ceasefire with Hamas, vowing escalation until hostages are returned and Hamas disarms, while widening ground operations in Gaza's Rafah city. Full...

The Central government has allocated ₹25 crore for the development of Nagarjuna Sagar in Andhra Pradesh under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, aiming to enhance the Buddhist heritage and tourism infrastructure. The project includes the creation of Buddhist-themed gardens, bio-toilets, CCTV cameras, a tourism website, and training workshops, overseen by the APTDC and scheduled for completion within a year. Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and Macharla MLA Julakanti Brahma Reddy have welcomed the initiative,...

India and Sri Lanka are preparing to sign a defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the island nation from April 4 to 6, marking the first such agreement between the two countries. The pact, which was discussed during Sri Lankan President Aruna Kumar Dissanayake's visit to India in December, will include navy-to-navy cooperation and training of Sri Lankan armed forces in India. The visit is expected to focus on promoting...

In a twin offensive against Left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, security forces killed 18 Maoists, including eleven women, one of whom was Kudhdhami Jagdish, a special zone committee member with a reward of ₹25 lakh on his head. Two security personnel sustained minor injuries during the operation, which was initiated after Maoists fired on the forces during an area domination exercise. The recovered arms and ammunition included AK-47s, SLRs, INSAS rifles, and rocket launchers,...