TODAY NEWS ON March 07, 2025

News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants

Source: THE HINDU

Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a temporary rollback to steep tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, providing some reprieve to companies and consumers after sustained blowback on global markets.

Bring back not only PoK but also J&K’s part under China’s occupation: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said they would be grateful to the BJP-led government if alongside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) it also retrieves the part of the Union Territory (UT) under illegal occupation of China.

‘Completely unacceptable’: U.K. strongly condemns security breach during Jaishankar’s event in London

The U.K. on Thursday strongly condemned the security breach involving a pro-Khalistan extremist rushing towards External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s convoy, saying such attempts to “intimidate, threaten, or disrupt” public events are “completely unacceptable”.

₹1 lakh crore fund for private sector research close to approval

The government is close to finalising an ambitious ₹1 lakh crore fund to stimulate private sector investment in core research and development. While there have been schemes before to galvanise research and development, the unique attribute of this scheme is that funds — primarily in the form of low-interest, long term loans — will be available to private companies to develop novel products and new intellectual property.

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana says he will be tortured if sent to India, seeks stay of extradition

Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana has moved an “emergency application” with the U.S. Supreme Court against his extradition to India, claiming that he will be tortured there since he is a Muslim of Pakistani origin.

Allahabad HC says ‘Manusmriti’ a holy book, denies quashing of FIR against RJD spokesperson accused of tearing it

Terming ‘Manusmriti’ a holy book the Allahabad High Court has recently denied to quash an FIR lodged against Rashtriya Janata Dal Spokesperson Priyanka Bharti who accused of tearing its pages during live TV debate.

Police stop Tamilisai Soundararajan from taking up signature campaign in support of three-language policy

Tension prevailed at M.G.R. Nagar in Chennai on Thursday when the police stopped BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and party members from taking up a signature campaign in support of the three-language formula. A group of DMK supporters had also gathered at the spot raising slogans against her, leading to a tense situation.

Two of three Indian nationals executed in UAE buried, says MEA

The two Indian nationals executed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in February for murder were buried in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. A third Indian national was also executed the same month, the UAE has informed India.

U.S. lawmaker censured for protest at Trump speech

The U.S. House of Representatives censured Texas Democrat Al Green on Thursday after he was thrown out of the chamber for repeatedly interrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. Mr. Green, 77, stood up and waved his cane as he heckled Trump during the speech, refusing to sit down despite being warned that he risked removal.

Zelensky to visit Saudi Arabia on March 10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on March 10, a day before planned talks there between senior Ukrainian and U.S. officials on ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy said his trip was to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace,” he said in a post on X.

Surprise pick Varun turns out to be Team India’s secret weapon

From not being part of the provisional squad, Varun is now the ace up India’s sleeve as it looks to reclaim the Champions Trophy on Sunday. The Men in Blue will be keen to make amends for the loss in the 2000 Nairobi final against the Black Caps.

EU leaders open emergency summit on defence, Ukraine aid as U.S. security support wanes

Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union (EU) leaders launched a day of emergency talks Thursday (March 6, 2025) in a bid to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be properly protected.

U.S. firm targets second moon landing with drill, rovers, drone

A drill to search for ice. A 4G network test. Three rovers and a first-of-its-kind hopping drone. After becoming the first private firm to land on the Moon last year, Intuitive Machines is aiming for its second lunar touchdown on Thursday, carrying cutting-edge payloads to support future human missions.

Verdict upholding ED powers: SC to decide on its reconsideration in April

The Supreme Court on Thursday (March 6, 2025) said it would in April decide if its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate’s powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act needs reconsideration.

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel timed out after reportedly falling asleep in dressing room

Pakistan batter Saud Shakil was timed out after he reportedly fell asleep while waiting for his turn to bat during the final of the President’s Cup first-class tournament in Rawalpindi. He struck a half-century against India in the Champions Trophy recently

Three-language policy in NEP is good for whole country, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday (March 6, 2025) said the three-language formula in the New Education Policy (NEP) is good for the whole country.

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce

The Hamas militant group on Thursday (March 6, 2025) brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Neetu Chandra moves Patna HC against vulgarity in Honey Singh’s song

Noted actor Neetu Chandra has filed a public interest litigation in the Patna High Court, complaining against alleged vulgarity in singer Yo Yo Honey Singh’s latest chartbuster ‘Maniac’. The PIL, which is likely to come up for hearing later this month, has named Singh and those who have collaborated with him on the song, including lyricist Leo Grewal and Bhojpuri singers Ragini Vishwakarma and Arjun Ajanabi.