Morning Digest: Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback; Court to decide on actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea in gold smuggling case today, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 7, 2025
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.
The Economic Offences Court in Bengaluru has reserved the order for Friday and will decide whether to grant Ranya bail or give her custody to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Ranya, who is currently in judicial custody, moved the court seeking bail but the DRI objected and sought her custody for further interrogation as they “recovered evidence following her arrest” needing corroboration.
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.
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”.
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.
A political spat broke out over language in Maharashtra this week, triggered by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Suresh Bhaiya Ji Joshi’s statements claiming that “Marathi is not the language of Mumbai”, and that those coming to Maharashtra’s capital city “do not have to learn or understand Marathi”.
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.
Successful organ transport from Kamineni to Apollo Hospital via green corridor (road and metro train) saves life in Hyderabad in 36 minutes.
Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi emphasizes the importance of education, health, and women's role in the family at International Women's Day event.
MEA phasing out interpreter cadre due to quality concerns, focusing on language training for IFS recruits instead.
West Bengal Muslim groups unite to oppose new Waqf bill, urge opposition MPs to participate in discussions.
Indian Army utilizes emergency procurement to acquire critical VSHORAD systems amid failed attempts, reinforcing importance in modern warfare.
There is an unpredictability to how motorists view the dictates of the pedestrian traffic signal near Shastri Bhavan on Haddows Road. To make it more effective, it can be enhanced by a raised crossing; and traffic police could flit in and out of the space to have motorists falling in line
Prime Minister Modi hands over social media accounts to inspiring women on International Women's Day 2025.
Air India passenger suffers brain stroke after wheelchair delay, highlighting challenges in airport accessibility and passenger assistance.
Andhra Pradesh CM aims to create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs, launching schemes for empowerment, safety, and economic development.
The government’s announcement in the State Budget to set aside ₹300 crore for a Fund of Funds (FOF) and ₹100 crore for deep tech development has received praises from the industry leaders and experts who feel that these initiatives will go a long way in boosting the start-up ecosystem in clusters such as Mysuru, Mangaluru and Hubballi .
He accuses the government of failing to prevent the spread of liquor and drugs
Karnataka is set to become the first State in the country to have a separate comprehensive policy for victims of burns.
Telangana government launches 'Indira Mahila Shakti Policy - 2025' to empower women economically, providing financial aid and support.