Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that starting August 1, India will face a 25% tariff on imports along with an additional penalty. This move is part of an effort to address trade imbalances, Trump claimed.
Experts suggest that this decision could significantly impact India-U.S. trade relations. The imposition of higher tariffs on Indian goods aims to reduce the trade deficit but may pose challenges for Indian exporters.
The Indian government has not yet issued an official response. However, it is expected to pursue bilateral discussions to address the issue.
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East, triggering tsunami warnings across multiple regions, including Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and the Philippines. Terriorial Army. Here are the latest updates on the situation.
Earthquake Details
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 19.3 km (12 miles), was centered approximately 125 km (80 miles) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city of 165,000 people in Russia’s Kamchatka region. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) initially reported the quake at 8.0, later revising it to 8.8.
Tsunami Impact and Warnings
Tsunami waves of up to four meters (13 feet) struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, causing evacuations, building damage, and some injuries. In Japan, a 30 cm (1 foot) tsunami wave hit the eastern coast of Hokkaido, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing warnings for coastal areas. Authorities in Japan urged residents to evacuate to higher ground or seek shelter on the fourth floor or above of sturdy buildings.
In Hawaii, the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management warned of “destructive tsunami waves” expected to arrive around 7:00 PM local time (6:00 AM UK time). Mayor Rick Blangiardi emphasized the severity of the situation, urging residents to avoid beaches and move to higher ground. California, Oregon, and Washington are under a tsunami advisory, with Oregon expecting waves of one to two feet (30 to 60 cm) starting around 11:40 PM local time (7:40 AM UK time). The Oregon Department of Emergency Management warned of dangerous currents and advised people to stay away from beaches, harbors, and marinas.
The Philippines and parts of Alaska also received tsunami warnings, while New Zealand’s Civil Defence issued a national advisory, noting the risk of strong and unpredictable coastal currents without immediate evacuation needs.
Regional Impact
In Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the earthquake caused significant disruption in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Reports indicate power outages, mobile service failures, and physical damage, including toppled cabinets, broken mirrors, and shaking buildings. Several injuries were reported, including cases of people hurt while evacuating and one incident at the new airport terminal. Governor Vladimir Solodov described the quake as the strongest in decades, with aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude expected for at least a month.
In Japan, nuclear power plants along the Pacific coast, including Fukushima Daiichi, have halted operations as a precaution. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings reported that 4,000 workers are sheltering at higher elevations within the Fukushima complex while remotely monitoring the facility. The release of treated radioactive wastewater from the plant has been temporarily suspended.
Safety Advisories
Authorities across affected regions are urging residents to follow safety protocols. In Hawaii, officials stressed the importance of avoiding coastal areas and seeking higher ground. Similar warnings have been issued in Japan, the Philippines, and Alaska, with emphasis on staying away from water until advisories are lifted.
Further updates will follow as the situation develops.
Private bus operators in Kerala have announced a fresh strike. The decision comes after the government failed to meet demands, including a hike in student concession fares.
A discussion between the Transport Secretary, student organizations, and bus owners did not reach any consensus. Union leaders have declared that the strike date will be announced within the next two days.
The Kerala State Crime Branch will now investigate the mysterious death of Vipanchika and her child, residents of Kollam, who died in Sharjah under suspicious circumstances.
The initial investigation is being handled by the Sasthamcotta DySP. An official order forming the investigation team is expected soon.
The current charges include abetment to suicide and dowry harassment. Vipanchika’s husband Nithish, his father, and his sister are the prime accused. Her mobile phone has been sent for forensic analysis. The family alleges direct involvement of the in-laws in her death.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has decided to adopt 22 children orphaned in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district following Pakistan’s shelling during Operation Sindoora.
According to Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra, Gandhi will support the children’s education up to graduation. While visiting the region, he asked local Congress workers to identify affected children, leading to the discovery of 22 such cases.
A major accused in the Kowdiar land scam case, involving property worth ₹1.5 crore, has been arrested. Ananthapuri Manikandan, a Congress District Committee member who had been absconding, was taken into custody in Bengaluru.
He is a close associate of senior Congress leader and former Health Minister V.S. Sivakumar. The land belonging to a woman named Dora, an expatriate, was fraudulently taken over using a woman named Vasantha from Mukkola who resembled Dora. Merin Jacob and Vasantha, both accused, carried out the scam. Manikandan is said to have provided all the forged documents used in the fraud.
The arrest was made based on information gathered during interrogation of the other accused. Despite his close ties to prominent Congress leaders like Ramesh Chennithala, K. Muraleedharan, and V.D. Satheesan, the party leadership remains silent on the matter.
Manikandan is expected to be brought to Thiruvananthapuram by evening and presented in court tomorrow after further interrogation.
The final phase of this academic year’s Plus One admission – Spot Admission – is open for applications until tomorrow at 4 PM. Applications must be submitted online.
Details of available vacancies are published on the Higher Secondary Admission website. This opportunity is for students who applied in various merit quota allotments but did not receive an allotment. Those who have already secured admission under any quota are not eligible to apply.
The police have added more serious charges against Govindachamy, the prime accused in the Soumya murder case, for damaging public property. The new charge, PDPP 3(1) R/W 21, replaces the earlier, less severe BNS 225(B). Authorities allege he deliberately sabotaged high-security infrastructure inside the central jail.
An internal DIG report on his escape is expected to be submitted to the Jail Superintendent soon. Preliminary findings indicate serious security lapses in Kannur Central Jail, and more officers are likely to face disciplinary action. The police are also recording statements from Govindachamy’s fellow inmates and suspended jail officials.
A video of his jail escape has surfaced, clearly showing a total security failure. However, police say there’s no evidence he received outside help.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prison Officer Abdul Sattar from the Kottarakkara Special Sub Jail has been suspended for sharing confidential information with the media after the escape.
Srinagar – As part of Operation Mahadev, three militants were killed by security forces near Dara in Jammu and Kashmir. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in the Lidwas region, the anti-terror operation began around 11 a.m. on Monday. A fierce encounter followed, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists. The encounter is still ongoing in the area.
Dara is a known trekking destination with rugged and difficult terrain, making the operation more challenging.
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