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President Murmu to Attend Pope's Funeral
25 Apr 2025 13:27 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Droupadi Murmu, the Governor of Goa, to represent India at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral is scheduled to take place tomorrow and will be attended by various world leaders including Donald Trump and Prince William. This will be a significant event as it marks the passing of Pope Francis, who was a highly respected figure in the global community.

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Times of India
President Murmu to attend Pope funeral tomorrow

The Hindu
President Droupadi Murmu to represent India at funeral of Pope Francis
Analysis of India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan's response
24 Apr 2025 12:43 IST

India recently decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty in retaliation to Pakistan's violation of the Simla Agreement. This move by India has various implications for both countries, with experts suggesting that India has multiple options to consider. The Indus Waters Treaty plays a crucial role in the water-sharing arrangement between India and Pakistan, and any disruptions could have significant impacts on Pakistan's economy. The situation is complex and requires careful consideration to avoid escalating tensions between the two nations.

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The Hindu
Indus Water Treaty suspended: India has many options, says expert

Mint
Indus Water Treaty Suspended: Five ways it empowers India, what it means for Pakistan’s crippling economy
Indian Navy test-fires air defence missile system in Arabian Sea, while Pakistan plans missile test off Karachi coast
24 Apr 2025 12:03 IST

The Indian Navy successfully test-fired an air defence missile system in the Arabian Sea from INS Surat as part of a drill to check the operational preparedness of the Navy. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Pakistan is planning to conduct a surface-to-surface missile test off its Karachi coast. Indian agencies are closely monitoring the situation as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Mint
Amid Pahalgam row, Pakistan to carry out missile test off its Karachi coast; Indian agencies keep close eye: Report

The Hindu
Pakistan to conduct surface-to-surface missile test off Karachi coast
India closes Attari border after Pahalgam terror attack: Impact on trade with Pakistan
24 Apr 2025 06:08 IST

India has decided to close the Attari border and suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This move is expected to have a significant impact on trade between the two countries, as the Attari-Wagah border is a crucial trade route. The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could also escalate tensions between India and Pakistan over water sharing. Both countries will need to navigate the implications of these decisions on bilateral relations and trade in the coming days.

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Times of India
Attari border closed: How it will impact trade with Pakistan

Mint
Pahalgam attack: In strong response, India shuts Attari border, suspends Indus water treaty until Pakistan credibly…
US considering dropping tariffs on China amid trade talks
24 Apr 2025 06:08 IST

The Trump administration is reportedly considering dropping tariffs on China to 50-65% as part of the ongoing trade talks with Beijing. This move comes after China signaled that the door is open for trade negotiations following Trump's indication that tariffs will be reduced. The potential reduction in tariffs is seen as a positive step towards resolving the US-China trade war that has been ongoing for some time. Both countries seem to be willing to engage in discussions to find a mutually beneficial solution to the trade dispute.

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Mint
Tariff war: Trump administration could drop tariffs on China to 50–65% amid pending talks with Beijing, says report

Times of India
Trump’s tariff tumble: The twist in US-China trade war