Morning Digest: Trump advisers say 50-plus countries reached out for tariff talks; only 12% of High Court judges declare assets, and more
The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 7, 2025
Top administration officials said on Sunday (April 6, 2025) that more than 50 countries targeted by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have reached out to begin negotiations over the sweeping import taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system.
Among the 769 judges currently serving in the 25 High Courts of India, only 95 — or a mere 12.35% — have chosen to disclose their assets and liabilities on their official websites.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban rail bridge, which connects Rameswaram Island off the Tamil Nadu coast, with Ramanathapuram in the mainland.
On Sunday (April 6, 2025), participants of several Ram Navami processions in West Bengal were observed brandishing arms despite the administration’s appeals to avoid such practices.
Petitions in the Supreme Court primarily argue that the new law, Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 violates the court’s own pronouncement of “once a Waqf, always a Waqf” to deprive the Muslim community of age-old tracts of Waqf lands and facilitate their conversion to private or government property.
Two religious leaders, including Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, were put under house arrest and scores of people summoned to police stations in the Valley, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah embarked on a three-day visit of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (April 6, 2025) evening.
A day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, Opposition parties and organisations representing the Muslim community have raised serious concerns about the law.
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Suspended cop claims offer to carry out "encounter" of murder case accused, dismissed by senior police official as baseless.
A total of 1,80,253 houses were sanctioned by the Karnataka Slum Development Board. Each house costs ₹7.50 lakh.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directs officials to place the draft bill for gig workers' job security, insurance, and amenities in public domain to elicit views of stakeholders, people
Chennai Metro Rail's construction work on Arcot Road causes chaos for commuters, leading to safety concerns and delays.
The celebration aims to honour the legacy and the influence of the institution on generations of students.
When reporters brought to her notice the claim by villagers that the late maharaja of Mysore Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar had gifted the land to them, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar said she is not aware of the matter, but sought to assure people that no effort will be made to take back the land that had been gifted by the late maharaja.
Minor fire incident at Park Hyatt hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad triggers panic, quickly contained by firefighters.
The existing 33 kV supply line from Puttur to Sullia passes through forest areas. Hence, falling of trees and their branches on supply lines frequently disrupt power supply.
Meta’s antitrust trial is set to begin today Monday as it faces allegations that it abused market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp.
Tejashwi Yadav warns JD(U) about BJP's alleged plan to prevent Nitish Kumar from another term as CM.
SPCSS-TN condemns Governor R.N. Ravi for religious remarks at college event, calls for his removal from office.
China imposes visa restrictions on U.S. personnel over Tibet-related issues, sparking diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
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