TODAY NEWS ON March 04, 2025

News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants

Source : THE HINDU

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ’no room’ for delay

President Donald Trump said Monday (March 3, 2025) that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.

Jaishankar to visit U.K., Ireland to strengthen bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will visit the Republic of Ireland and the U.K. this week to deepen ties with both countries. The visit comes days after the EU College of Commissioners visited New Delhi and after India and the UK relaunched trade negotiations on February 24. The visit comes at a challenging time for European countries who have been renegotiating their relationship with the United States, since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return on the White House.

Ranveer Allahbadia case: Supreme Court seeks regulatory steps against ‘vulgarity’ online

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to suggest “regulatory measures” to rein in the use of “filthy language” and “vulgarity” which passes off as humour in programmes telecast online.

Donald Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, a White House official said on Monday (March 3, 2025). "President has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution," said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP

A day after removing her nephew Akash Anand from all key posts, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday said she has expelled him from the party “in the interest and movement” of the party. Ms. Mayawati said that Mr. Akash’s response to her action against him on Sunday was “selfish and arrogant”.

U.P. woman on death row for alleged murder of 4-month-old executed in Abu Dhabi, MEA tells Delhi High Court

Uttar Pradesh resident Shahzadi Khan, 33, who was on death row in Abu Dhabi for allegedly murdering the four-month-old son of her employer, had already been executed, the Ministry of External Affairs told the Delhi High Court on Monday. “She was executed on February 15. Her last rites will be held on March 5,” Additional Solicitor-General Chetan Sharma told the Bench of Justice Sachin Datta, who termed the execution as “very unfortunate”.

Won’t allow Hindi imposition in T.N. even if it means DMK losing power: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday said the DMK would not allow the imposition of Hindi [in Tamil Nadu] even if it had to lose power, [leaders and cadre] face jail terms and torture and lay down lives.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback to his battle to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Two killed, many injured after driver rams car into crowd in Germany’s Mannheim city

A driver struck a crowd in southwest Germany on Monday, killing two people and seriously hurting several more, authorities said, adding that a 40-year-old German suspect was arrested at the scene. Armed police shut down and evacuated the inner city of Mannheim after a car was driven through a pedestrian shopping area, with authorities saying they were working to determine the “perpetrator’s motivation”.

Netanyahu threatens Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks reach an impasse

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while the Palestinian group accused his government of sabotaging the fragile truce there.

Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying the end of the Russia war ‘is still very, very far away’

President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday (March 3, 2025) for suggesting that the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine is still likely “very, very far away.” The comments come as prominent Trump allies escalate pressure on Mr. Zelenskyy to dramatically change his approach to the U.S. president, who has made quickly ending the war a top priority, or step aside.

Red-hot India runs into Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

India versus Pakistan may be one of cricket’s greatest rivalries, made more fierce by the political relationship between the two countries, but India against Australia has been one of the most intriguing and hard-fought duels in modern-day cricket. Another instalment of this high-voltage contest between the two cricketing heavyweights will be held on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as they vie for a place in the summit clash of the Champions Trophy.

Govt. committed to foster industrial growth, generate employment, says Governor in Day 1 of Maharashtra Budget Session

The Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands worth ₹6,486 crore on the first day of the Budget session of the State Assembly on Monday. They also said they would disburse the February instalment of Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana on the eve of March 8, so women can celebrate the International Women’s Day.

Oscars 2025: No Other Land filmmaker calls out U.S. government on handling of Israel-Palestine conflict

Israeli journalist and co-director Yuval Abraham, while accepting the award for best documentary for No Other Land, called out the U.S. government specifically for its handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict .“No Other Land,” the story of Palestinian activists fighting to protect their communities from demolition by the Israeli military, won the Oscar for best documentary on Sunday.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Princess Astrid of Belgium

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (March 3, 2025) met Princess Astrid of Belgium and his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken. The sister of Belgium’s King Philippe, Princess Astrid is on a visit to India from March 2 to March 8. She was received by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal upon her arrival on Sunday (March 2, 2025). During her visit, Princess Astrid will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chhattisgarh govt presents ₹1.65 lakh crore budget for FY26, hikes funds for welfare schemes

The Chhattisgarh Government on Monday presented a ₹1,65,000 crore budget for the fiscal 2025-26, proposing substantial funding for welfare schemes related to women, food security, while allocating ₹10,000 crore for boosting farm prosperity. Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, presenting the budget in the Assembly, declared it is based on the theme of ‘GATI’, focusing on Good Governance, Accelerating Infrastructure, Technology and Industrial Growth.

Jharkhand government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26

The Jharkhand Government on Monday (March 3, 2025) tabled a ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the State Assembly. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led coalition Government had presented a Budget of ₹1.28 lakh crore for the 2024-25 financial year. The budget presented by Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore has made a provision of ₹13,363.35 crore for the ambitious Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (JMMSY) to provide financial assistance to women.

‘We are grateful’: Zelensky posts video message days after Oval Office spat with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (March 3, 2025) posted a video thanking America for all the support to the country in its war against Russia. “Of course, we understand the importance of America, and we are grateful for all the support we’ve received from the United States,” Mr. Zelensky said.