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China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs.

 1.US President Donald Trump has unveiled extensive reciprocal tariff proposals, declaring "our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered" by foreign nations. During his speech on ‘Liberation Day’, Trump displayed a chart illustrating proposed reciprocal tariffs: 34 per cent on Chinese goods, 26 per cent on Indian goods, 20 per cent on European Union imports, 25% on South Korean products, 24 per cent on Japanese items and 32 per cent on Taiwanese merchandise.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/donald-trump-tariffs-impact-on-india-explained-united-states-reciprocal-tariffs-sector-wise-analysis-trade-deal/articleshow/119917017.cms

2.China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs and vowed countermeasures to safeguard its own interests, after President Donald Trump declared sweeping levies on all U.S. trading partners around the world. The U.S. move disregards the balance of interests reached in multilateral trade negotiations over the years and the fact that it has long benefited greatly from international trade, the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/china-urges-us-to-immediately-lift-tariffs-vows-retaliation-article-12983217.html

3.Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the early hours of Thursday, April 2, after an 12-hour-long debate, with 288 members voting for it and 232 voting against. The hours-long debate saw the ruling NDA defending the legislation as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition described it as "anti-Muslim". The Bill was passed after all amendments moved by the opposition members were rejected by voice votes. The bill will now go to the Rajya Sabha, where another long debate is expected

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/waqf-amendment-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-after-hours-long-debate-101743615953794.html

4.In April 2025, the Indian Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, introducing significant changes to the management and administration of waqf properties in the country. The bill aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity within waqf institutions.

5.BeeYoung has secured prestigious accolades at the European Beer Challenge™ 2025. The brand won a Gold Medal for its innovative product, BeeYoung Beyond, and a Silver Medal for its flagship offering, BeeYoung. Held in London, this renowned competition is one of Europe’s most significant beer contests, celebrating top-tier brews from around the world.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/beeyoung-wins-big-at-european-beer-challenge-2025

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