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1.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reacted with anger Wednesday to US President Donald Trump's imposition of import tariffs on cars, branding it a "direct attack" on his country's workers."We will defend our workers. We'll defend our companies. We'll defend our country. And we'll defend it together," said Carney, who has made standing up to Trump the foundation of his campaign for the April 28 elections. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/canada-pm-mark-carney-dubs-trump-auto-tariffs-direct-attack-8019722 2.US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, in a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners ahead of further promised levies next week."What we're going to be doing is a 25 percent tariff on all cars that are not made in the United States. If they're made in the United States, it is absolutely no tariff," he said at the White House. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-announces-25-tarif...

1.As US President Donald Trump hinted at a softening of stance on reciprocal tariffs, stating that a “lot of countries” would be given a break on April 2, officials in the Commerce Ministry began bracing for US demands for increased market access, primarily in automobiles, whisky and some agricultural products. https://indianexpress.com/article/business/donald-trump-signals-softening-stance-on-reciprocal-tariffs-talks-in-delhi-today-9906231/ 2.The United States reached separate deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow. While it was not clear when or how the Black Sea maritime security deals would start, the agreements are the first formal commitments by the two warring sides since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who is pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine and a rapid rapprochement with Moscow that has alarmed Kyiv and European countries. https...

Donald Trump keeps reciprocal tariff threat alive: With a week left for the reciprocal tariffs to kick in, US President Donald Trump has once again said that there will be no exception in the levy plan. When asked if these tariffs will be truly ‘reciprocal’, US President said, “well, I may give a lot of countries breaks, but its reciprocal.” He went on to say that the US has been ‘very nice for a very long time’ but that is about to change next month. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/donald-trump-keeps-reciprocal-tariff-threat-alive-we-have-been-very-nice-for-a-long-time-but-12974427.html India has intent, capability to interfere in Canada elections: Ottawa's claim.-While China is perceived as the principal threat of potential interference in the federal election in Canada, Ottawa is also monitoring potential influence operations by other countries, including India. As the campaign for the federal election on April 28 got underway on Sunday, the Security and Intelligence ...

Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who took over after Justin Trudeau's ouster, has called for snap election in the country on April 28. The ruling Liberal Party of Canada will be up against the main opposition party - the Conservative Party of Canada. This is important keeping in mind the trade war with neighbouring United States and President Trump's repeated threat to annexe Canada to make it the 51st state of the US - which Canadians outrightly reject. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/canadas-new-pm-calls-snap-election-on-april-28-news-agency-afp-7993366 US and Ukrainian officials have met for further talks aimed at hammering out a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Washington signalling its hope for “real progress” even as Moscow warned that “difficult negotiations” lie ahead. The gulf in expectations marked the start of the latest round of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, which was set to follow with a meeting between American officials and Russia on Monday...

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has a“very good relationship” with India. He, however, added that the only problem he has with the country is that it is “one of the highest tariffing nations in the world.” “I have a very good relationship with India, but the only problem I have with India is they’re one of the highest tariffing nations in the world https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/donald-trump-says-i-have-good-relations-with-india-flags-the-only-problem-101742483598802.html The past three years have witnessed the largest loss of glacier mass on record, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). WMO and the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS) reported on Friday that many regions’ so-called “eternal ice” will not survive the 21st century. The announcement coincided with the first-ever World Glaciers Day. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/largest-glacier-mass-loss-in-past-3-years-world-meteorological-organisation-101742530282344.ht...

The H-1B visa programme is undergoing significant changes from Thursday, March 20, with Foreign Labor Access Gateway (FLAG) deleting old applications and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implementing a new system for the process. The H-1B visa system is a major route for foreign skilled workers looking to find work in the country. The new system is said to be implemented by the Donald Trump administration to make the process more transparent and effective. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/h1b-visa-applications-to-be-deleted-starting-march-20-what-does-it-mean-for-applicants-101742430252832.html In a significant step toward advancing technology adoption in India’s tourism and hospitality sector, global hospitality technology firm STAAH has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Clarks Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi.The MoU was signed in the presence of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at ITC Maurya, Delhi. This collaboration unders...

Two Nasa astronauts stuck onboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024 finally arrived back on Earth on Tuesday evening, more than nine months after the failure of Boeing’s pioneering Starliner capsule scuppered their originally scheduled week-long mission.A SpaceX Dragon capsule containing four astronauts, including Starliner’s test pilots Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Tallahassee, at 5.57pm ET (9.57pm GMT) after a 17-hour descent. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/18/nasa-astronauts-iss-spacex-dragon-capsule-return-time-sunita-williams-barry-wilmore Russian President Vladimir Putin left US President Donald Trump waiting for more than an hour before the two were supposed to connect for their high-stakes phone call over the Ukraine-Russia war. The two world leaders did eventually connect for a hour-and-a-half phone call on Tuesday, where Putin refused to give Donald Trump the 30-day ceasefire...

 Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, two veteran NASA astronauts, are preparing to return to the Earth after a nine-month-long overstay at the International Space Station (ISS) The astronaut duo travelled to the ISS in June last year for a scheduled eight-day mission. A short stay turned out to be a months-long ordeal when the Boeing Starliner capsule, they arrived on was deemed unfit to return them to Earth after issues with its propulsion system.- https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sunita-williams-earthbound-journey-when-where-how-she-will-return-from-iss-101742261314067.html Mark Carney, a former central banker who led both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, was formally sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada on Friday. The event marks the end of Justin Trudeau's nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/mark-carney-formally-sworn-in-as-canada-pm-replacing-justin-trudeau/articleshow/119017489.cms Indian...

 Stuck NASA Astronauts Plan for Return to Earth This Week.- SpaceX delivered a four-person crew to the International Space Station early Sunday, setting the stage for Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to depart. Two NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station since last summer are poised to return to Earth after SpaceX delivered a replacement crew to the facility.  https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/stuck-nasa-astronauts-plan-for-return-to-earth-this-week-101742187445711.html India and New Zealand on Sunday launched negotiations for a “comprehensive and mutually beneficial” free trade agreement, paving the way for second bilateral trade deal in the Oceania after concluding an FTA pact with Australia in April 2022. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-new-zealand-launch-negotiations-on-fta-101742150425811.html Trump has clear roadmap, we’re working with China to restore pre-2020 conditions: PM Modi- Praising US President Donald Trump for his “humi...

Indian Railway mandates display of food menus with rates on trains: passengers will receive sms alerts on food prices  https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-indian-railways-mandates-display-of-food-menus-with-rates-on-trains-passengers-will-receive-sms-alerts-on-food-prices-3776018/  

Advice for Aspiring Young Chefs by Chef Manjit Gill https://www.hotelierindia.com/leadership/master-the-fundamentals-keep-learning-and-take-pride-in-the-responsibility-that-comes-with-being-a-chef-chef-manjit-gill

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Jaipur gears up to host the prestigious International Indian Film Academy Awards(IIFA) for the first time ...read more  https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/iifa-2025-will-boost-rajasthan-tourism  

University of Mumbai will issue fresh certificates to students who mistakenly got the certificates with typo 'University of Mumabai". University has released a circular to all the related colleges .The colleges have been directed to retrieve erroneous certificates from the students  https://www.timesnownews.com/education/university-of-mumbai-directs-colleges-to-retrieve-certificates-with-typo-error-article-118723679  

  Soft Skills for Hospitality Professionals As an undergraduate student in hotel management, you may be focused on mastering the technical aspects of the hospitality industry, such as customer service, event management, and hotel operations. However, soft skills are equally important for your success in this field. Soft skills refer to interpersonal and communication abilities that are essential for building relationships, handling challenges, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Here’s a look at the key soft skills every hospitality professional should develop: Communication Skills Effective communication is crucial in the hospitality industry. You must be able to communicate clearly and confidently with guests, colleagues, and supervisors. This includes both verbal and non-verbal communication, such as body language and active listening. Whether you’re taking a reservation or handling a guest complaint, being able to express yourself well can make a big difference. #Comm...