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U.S. plans fresh tariffs as earlier levies near expiration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:50 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool earlier this year, forcing officials to find new ways to maintain import taxes and the revenue they generate.

Temporary tariffs imposed in February under emergency powers are set to expire in less than three months, leaving the White House scrambling for longer-term solutions. Th

Sunjay Kapur Estate Row: Priya Kapur's lawyers call HC order "routine, balanced"; say assets were always offered for preservation

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:54:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Counsel appearing for Priya Sachdev Kapur, widow of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, have described the Delhi High Court's interim order directing status quo on the estate as a 'routine' and 'balanced' measure, stressing that preservation of assets had already been voluntarily offered by her during the course of proceedings.

Advocate Shyel Trehan, representing Priya Kapur, said the j

'Cruel irony on Labour Day': CM Siddaramaiah calls LPG hike "Modi's 'gift' to working class"

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:52:18 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 1 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Centre of hiking commercial LPG cylinder prices immediately after Assembly elections, calling it 'organised looting'.

In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 993 on May 1, taking the cost to Rs 3,071.50 per cylinder. He alleged the Centre had 'deliberat

"May Day Gift by Modi...": KTR demands immediate rollback of LPG price hike

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:48:10 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 1 (ANI): Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) K T Rama Rao on Friday has demanded that the Central Government immediately roll back the steep hike in LPG cylinder prices, terming it an unprecedented burden on the poor and working classes.

Addressing May Day celebrations at Telangana Bhavan, KTR criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government for inc

'I had said it,' says Rahul Gandhi; flags 993 LPG price jump in a day, alleges 81% rise in 3 months

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:13:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that domestic inflationary pressures were expected to rise after the elections, pointing to a sharp increase in the price of commercial LPG cylinders.

In a post on the social media platform X, Gandhi said the commercial gas cylinder price has gone up by 993 in a single day, calling it the 'biggest increase in a

Zelensky involved up to his neck in corruption ex-diplomat

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:10 GMT

Leaked tapes expose just the tip of the iceberg of a vast corruption network and a power grab in Ukraine, Andrey Telizhenko has said

Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky is deeply implicated in corruption schemes and a broader power struggle in Kiev, former Ukrainian diplomat and ex-Prosecutor General's advisor Andrey Telizhenko told RT on Thursday. He added that the recordings published by Ukrainian medi

Zelensky involved up to his neck in corruption ex-Ukrainian diplomat

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:10 GMT

Leaked tapes expose just the tip of the iceberg of a vast corruption network and a power grab in Ukraine, Andrey Telizhenko has said

UPI hits record scale: 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore in FY26

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:37:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): UPI clocks 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore in FY26, according to a press release by the government, underscoring the continued scale and adoption of India's flagship digital payments platform.

The data highlights the growing reliance on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across urban, semi-urban, and rural regions, driven by ease of use, interoperability, and expand

"Voted on April 29, price hike on May 1": Congress' Manickam Tagore slams Centre over commercial LPG price hike

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:07:28 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 1 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday said the Centre raised commercial Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder prices immediately after polling ended on April 29, calling it a deliberate move and 'not a coincidence but a pattern'.

He said the price rise would impact small businesses like restaurants and tea shops.

In a post on X, Tagore wrote, 'Voted on April 29. P

"Court said Priya Kapur can't deal with assets of Sunjay Kapur": Adv Ravi Sharma from Karisma Kapoor's counsel

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:09:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Advocate Ravi Sharma, counsel for Karisma Kapoor on Thursday, noting the High Court order allowing the interim injunction plea filed by the children of Karisma Kapoor, stated that the court has specifically said that the Priya Kapur, widow of Sunjay Kapur, can not deal with any of the immobile properties, companies, shares, bank accounts and crypto wallets of the late husband.

Wanted Ukrainian Tycoons Family Ties To Russia War Revealed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:18:58 GMT

A sanctioned mining concern that was formerly owned by the holding company of a Ukrainian tycoon suspected of treason and remains in his familys hands continues to operate and pays millions in taxes to Moscow, an RFE/RL investigation has determined.

Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RLs Ukrainian Service, also found that billionaire former lawmaker Vadym Novynskiy appears to have settled in Croatia, where he

Lawrence Bishnoi case: Kala Jatheri, others deny charges levelled against them

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:50:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Patiala House Court on Thursday formally framed charges against Kala Jatheri and others. All the accused denied charges against them and claimed a trial. Kala Jatheri and nine others were produced physically. Lawrence Bishnoi was produced through video conferencing.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma framed charges against the accused produced physically.

Delhi Court rejects Sucheta Dalal's challenge to order restricting Sandesara-Linked Content

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:22:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): A Delhi district court has declined to entertain an appeal challenging an ex-parte takedown order linked to businessman Manoj Kesarichand Sandesara, holding that the challenge is premature and not maintainable at this stage.

District Judge Vinod Kumar Meena at Tis Hazari Courts, in an order dated April 30, allowed an application seeking dismissal of the appeal filed by Moneywise

"Very good order for family, my mother, kids": Sunjay Kapur's sister on Delhi HC granting interim relief in plea by Karisma Kapoor's children

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Late businessman Sunjay Kapur's sister, Mandhira Kapur has welcomed the Delhi High Court order allowing the interim injunction plea filed by the children of Karisma Kapoor and restraining the creation of third-party rights over the assets.

Mandhira Kapur told ANI that this is a very good order for her mother and the family.

'The next step is the forensic of the will to be

Fuel Prices Stall in Bulgaria as Consumption Drops by 20%

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:03:00 GMT

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have remained unchanged over the past week, according to gas station operators in Ruse, but the pause has not translated into relief for the sector. Despite the temporary stabilization, consumption has continued to fall sharply, with industry data pointing to a decline of around 20 percent over the past month.

Owners say the current price standstill is unlikely to last. Ventsislav Pengezov

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat today

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:19:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express service from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on Thursday.

The train, which previously operated from Srinagar up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run all the way to Jammu Tawi, bringing the country's most modern train directly to J&K's largest city and railway hub.<

PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway, Adani Group-led corridor unlocks eastern UP's potential

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:29:08 GMT

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India's largest greenfield infrastructure projects that was completed in less than 3.5 years, connecting Meerut with Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

For decades, eastern UP has remained underdeveloped despite its demographic and economic potential. According to a release, the expre

"Cold War" franchise faces market test as China's May Day box office builds momentum

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:46:33 GMT

by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's May Day holiday box office is gaining traction, with the crime thriller "Cold War 1994" emerging as one of the early frontrunners in pre-sales for May 1, as a crowded slate of 11 new releases heads into one of the country's key moviegoing periods.

The film is a prequel to the long-running "Cold War" police thriller franchise, set in Hong K

Court grants anticipatory bail to businessman Ashok Mittal, accused of allegedly criminally assaulting woman employee

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Patiala House Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to businessman Ashok Mittal in a case of an alleged altercation and criminal assault on a woman employee. Mittal is the chairman of Hotel Royal Plaza.

The court granted anticipatory bail to Mittal after noting that he has already joined the investigation and the allegations are a matter for trial. The court also noted t

China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:18:38 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fre

Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in office

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:29:18 GMT

By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 27 (ANI): One month into office, Nepal's 'super Prime Minister' Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, finds himself navigating a mix of high expectations, early reforms, and mounting controversies.

Backed by a near two-thirds majority in Parliament, Shah assumed office on March 27 following the March 5 elections that rode on the momentum of a Gen Z-driven

SC seeks responses in Rani Kapur plea over family trust dispute, suggests mediation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): In a fresh development in the estate dispute relating to late businessman Sanjay Kapur, the Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by Rani Kapur, seeking responses from Priya Sachdev Kapur and 22 others. The Court also indicated that mediation may be an appropriate course to explore in resolving the dispute.

A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bish

Delhi HC quashes proceedings against Bina Modi, Lalit Bhasin in assault case

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed a criminal case against Bina Modi, Lawyer Lalit Bhasin and PSO Surender Prasad. The High Court quashed the matter after a settlement between the parties. This FIR was filed on a complaint filed by her son Samir Modi.

Delhi Police had said that there is no need to proceed further against Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin. However, the court had is

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony postponed indefinitely over "security concerns"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:14:38 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 27 (ANI): The scheduled resumption of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his ongoing criminal trial has been abandoned, according to a report by the Times of Israel citing Hebrew media. The proceedings were expected to restart today following a two-month break necessitated by the conflict with Iran.

The sudden suspension of the legal session reportedly follows the submission

Police arrest main accused of Virudhunagar firecracker factory explosion case

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:02:24 GMT

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 27 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu police on Monday arrested the main accused of the Virudhunagar firecracker factory blast case, which claimed the lives of 23 people on April 19.

According to Virudhunagar Superintendent of Police, N Shreenatha, the main accused, Easwari, who was the factory owner and former Panchayat President, was arrested in Coimbatore

'In connection with the

"Rajasthan has everything a tourist needs": DyCM Diya Kumari after inaugurating Great Indian Travel Bazaar in Jaipur

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:50:39 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 27 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari inaugurated the 15th edition of Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) in Jaipur and emphasised that the state has everything that a tourist needs.

On Sunday, Diya Kumari took a tour of the place and got updates on the ongoing business meetings between inbound tour operators and businessmen in the tourism sector.

The Great I

Dismantling Orbans legacy: the reforms that lie ahead for Hungary

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:03:58 GMT

Following Viktor Orbans election defeat on April 12, new Hungarian premierPeter Magyarhas promised to seekjustice for crimes committed by his predecessor's network of political allies and the oligarchs who supported them.

The corruption is well entrenched: Orban dominated Hungarian politics for years without any serious challenger, and there has never been another figure in the countrys modern history who amassed

Tariffs, war fueling surge in costs for Florida business owners

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:07:57 GMT

By Josh Israel for the Florida Independent.

Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Florida Independent-Public News Service Collaboration

Bipartisan bill offers paid family and medical leave to OH workers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:11:26 GMT

A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers is aiming to create a statewide paid family and medical leave program.

Senate Bill 396 offers eligible workers up to 14 weeks of paid leave within a 12-month period.

Sen. Beth Liston, D-Dublin, said millions of workers statewide face significant financial chall

The failure of Reserve Bank independence

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Central bank independence has entrenched an unaccountable system that prioritises financial sector gains while driving unemployment and eroding real wages, writes DrBronwyn Kelly.

AFTER 30 YEARS of its acceptance by mainstream economists and both progressive and conservative politicians, the validity and utility of central bank independence is now coming under increasing scrutiny.

And rightly so, because wh

Xinhua Headlines: World's supermarket from scratch: Yiwu experience fueling global economies

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:15:51 GMT

YIWU, Zhejiang, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese businessman Tirera Sourakhata still vividly recalls his first visit to Yiwu more than two decades ago, little imagining that the trip would transform his business and win him a front-row seat to the city's rise.

Back then, when he first stepped into the Yiwu market, its trading space was barely one-tenth of what it is today. Now, the city is known worldwide as the

France's CPI to rise 2.2 pct in April due to surging energy prices

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:20 GMT

PARIS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- France's consumer price index (CPI) is expected to jump by 2.2 percent year-on-year in April, after already rising by 1.7 percent in March, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) said Thursday.

In its preliminary report, the INSEE noted that the further acceleration in inflation was mainly driven by a sharp surge in energy prices, particularly petroleum prod

Roundup: South Africans welcome fuel relief extension amid ongoing cost pressures

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:16:34 GMT

by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

JOHANNESBURG, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The South African government's decision to extend its temporary fuel levy relief has drawn a positive, albeit cautious, reaction from the public. Many have seen the measure as much-needed "breathing room" amidst persistent cost-of-living pressures.

Earlier this week, the National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confir

China's tech SMEs see improved access to loans in Q1

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:17:55 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enjoyed better access to bank loans in the first quarter of 2026, central bank data showed Wednesday.

A total of 303,300 tech SMEs obtained loans by the end of Q1, with the loan approval rate reaching 50.4 percent, up 0.2 percentage points from the end of 2025, according to the People's Bank of China (PBOC).

The outstandi

China Focus: "Cold War" franchise faces market test as China's May Day box office builds momentum

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:16:07 GMT

by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong

The film is a prequel to the long-running "Cold War" police thriller franchise, set in Hong

Economic Watch: China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fr

PSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:10:39 GMT

Luis Enrique's side may have preferred to focus on their trip to Germany next Wednesday, when they will defend a 5-4 lead from Tuesday's first leg, which was arguably the best game in Champions League history.

"It was an incredible game. I have never experienced a match of that intensity as a coach," said Luis Enrique, who will now take his side back to the Allianz Arena, scene of their triumph over Inter Milan i

Finalists announced for manufacturing awards

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:56 GMT

Source: Beehive

YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to unveil new name at 30th anniversary celebration

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:49 GMT

YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to unveil new name at 30th anniversary celebration

Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:08 GMT

Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:32:35 GMT

Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

BBC obtains Northamptonshire Police video of woman's arrest

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:39 GMT

BBC obtains Northamptonshire Police video of woman's arrest

NSW Police under scrutiny over resources allocated to targeted Bondi Beach Hanukkah event

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:32:39 GMT

NSW Police under scrutiny over resources allocated to targeted Bondi Beach Hanukkah event

Bizarre training records tied to Reno police leadership under scrutiny

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:03 GMT

Bizarre training records tied to Reno police leadership under scrutiny

Del. police arrest man sought in, at least, 9 business burglaries NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:17:33 GMT

Del. police arrest man sought in, at least, 9 business burglaries NBC10 Philadelphia

Woman hurt in Broad Street hit-and-run, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:08:04 GMT

Woman hurt in Broad Street hit-and-run, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Burglary suspects crash on City Ave after chase, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:07:24 GMT

Burglary suspects crash on City Ave after chase, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Multi-agency pursuit ends in arrest after deputies fire at suspect in Yuba County

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:58 GMT

Multi-agency pursuit ends in arrest after deputies fire at suspect in Yuba County

No credible threat found at Calaveras High School, sheriff's office confirms

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:49 GMT

No credible threat found at Calaveras High School, sheriff's office confirms

Armed suspects rob woman inside Stockton home, police say

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:00 GMT

Armed suspects rob woman inside Stockton home, police say

Bicyclist killed in north St. Louis County; police search for driver

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:45 GMT

Bicyclist killed in north St. Louis County; police search for driver

Clayton police continue to actively investigate leads from August hate crime

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:27:02 GMT

Clayton police continue to actively investigate leads from August hate crime

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:26:01 GMT

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

City of Albuquerque expands duties for Police Service Aides & Transit Safety officers

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:35:31 GMT

City of Albuquerque expands duties for Police Service Aides & Transit Safety officers