Biggest Story In India Headlines 3rd April 2025
In a major legislative action, the Lok Sabha approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the early hours of Thursday, April 3, 2025, after a grueling 12-hour debate in which 288 members voted for it and 232 against it. The session was dominated by heated arguments, with the governing National Democratic Alliance (NDA) defending the bill as a forward-thinking measure for minority well-being, while opposition leaders condemned it as discriminatory against Muslims. Union Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, concluding the debate, claimed that India is the world’s beacon of security for minorities, crediting this to the secularism of its majority culture. The bill, having included suggestions by the Joint Parliamentary Committee since it was introduced in August last, now goes to the Rajya Sabha, where an eight-hour debate is to be held, PTI reported. The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, also passed the lower house, marking a revolutionary change in waqf administration that has created hope and controversy across party lines.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, April 3, 2025, announced a sweeping trade policy imposing a 26% “discounted reciprocal tariff” on Indian imports under his “Liberation Day” plan aimed at 60 countries accused of imposing unfair trade barriers on American products. Addressing the White House Rose Garden, Trump set forth a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the U.S., higher levies for nations such as India, China, Japan, the UK, and EU nations. He explained the 26% rate for India as half of 52% tariffs he argues India levies on American products, adjusting for claimed currency manipulation and trade barriers, although the methodology used here is unclear. Trump highlighted disparities, noting India’s 70% tariff on motorcycles and automobiles against America’s 2.4% and 25% respectively, framing the move as a corrective measure. Referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February visit, Trump called him a “great friend” but insisted on fairer trade terms. India’s response is anticipated later Thursday, though Modi’s travel to the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok may delay an official statement until his arrival, amid ongoing talks for a bilateral trade agreement targeting $500 billion by 2030.
Zomato, India’s food delivery market leader, has severed as many as 600 customer support staff, a move exposed by Outlook Business on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, based on sources. This mass cut of employees brought in over the last year under the ZAAP scheme comes as the group battles a growth slowdown in its bread-and-butter food delivery business and increasing costs at its quick-commerce division, Blinkit. Sources informed the portal that Zomato is relying more on artificial intelligence to automate customer service in an effort to cut down on operational expenses. The affected staff members were paid a month’s salary in lieu of notice but terminated without notice, with reasons for termination given as poor performance and tardiness. The firings, across hubs in Gurugram and Hyderabad, have left other employees on edge about their own job security, highlighting the stresses on India’s gig economy behemoths as they try to balance innovation with profitability.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands authorities detained 24-year-old American Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov on March 31, 2025, for illegally visiting North Sentinel Island, a strongly guarded tribal reserve. Polyakov, who reached Port Blair on March 26, set out on his surreptitious trip from Kurma Dera beach at 1 a.m. on March 29, armed with a coconut and cola as “offerings” for the mysterious Sentinelese tribe. Having made it to the island’s north-eastern coastline by 10 a.m., he hovered offshore for an hour, blowing his whistle and with binoculars to no avail, before stopping briefly to leave his presents and take sand samples, all shot on his GoPro camera. Back at Kurma Dera by 7 p.m., he was spotted by fishermen and subsequently arrested by the CID. DGP HS Dhaliwal informed PTI that police are investigating his motives and travel record, observing the high degree of planning using GPS directions. Polyakov, who has Ukrainian roots through his father, is in custody as the inquiry proceeds.
Motorola launched its new mid-range gem, the Edge 60 Fusion, in India on April 2, 2025, at Rs. 22,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB model and Rs. 24,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB variant. Driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, this Edge 50 Fusion successor features a 6.7-inch pOLED screen and a massive 5,500mAh battery, making it a prime player in the premium mid-range category. Priced in Pantone Amazonite, Zephyr, and Slipstream color options, the phone will go on sale on Flipkart and Motorola’s official website from April 9 at noon IST. This launch reiterates Motorola’s focus on merging the latest technology with affordability, targeting tech-savvy Indian consumers looking for performance and style.
The Khar police denied summoning spectators from comedian Kunal Kamra’s stand-up show in February, amid a social media uproar fanned by Kamra himself on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The controversy involved a 46-year-old banker based in Kharghar, who said he was forced to cut short his Kerala and Tamil Nadu vacation following incessant calls from the police and a written notice ordering his presence by March 30. The banker alleged the notice by sub-inspector Vaibhav Katkar threatened legal proceedings, and so he returned to Mumbai in fear of being arrested for allegedly recording or tampering with footage of Kamra’s show. A senior official, who wanted to remain nameless, explained to the media that no summonses were given formally, though they are conducting interviews with those present as part of their investigation into Kamra’s incendiary comments, supported by concrete video proof. Following Kamra’s X apology post and an announcement of another vacation, police told the banker he was free to go as a witness after questioning, removing tensions from this developing drama.
The Delhi High Court issued a decisive ruling on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, directing Wikipedia to strip allegedly defamatory content from news agency ANI’s page and lift its protected status, which restricts edits to administrators only. Justice Subramonium Prasad granted ANI’s requests—termed “prayer 2 and 3”—in a defamation suit sparked by the page’s description of ANI as a “propaganda tool” for the government. The court also barred users from posting further defamatory material, with a detailed judgment still pending. ANI argued the label tarnished its reputation, while Wikipedia defended its reliance on secondary sources and a disclaimer absolving factual accuracy. Justice Prasad, in a repetition of his November dissent, spurned Wikipedia’s disclaimer, what he called a mythical shield, inadequate for accountability, highlighting larger issues on the responsibilities of online intermediaries in cases of defamation.
A fatal accident took the life of an Indian Air Force pilot on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, when a Jaguar two-seater fighter plane crashed during a night flight near Suvarda village, 12 km from Jamnagar, Gujarat. The plane, experiencing a technical failure, exploded into flames after impact in an open field, as attested by superintendent Premsukh Delu to PTI. One of the pilots ejected safely but suffered serious injuries, receiving immediate medical attention, while the other went missing initially before dying of injuries, the IAF stated on X. The force said it was deeply regretful, standing with the grieving family, and has instituted a Court of Inquiry to uncover the reason, highlighting the pilots’ attempts to avoid inhabited areas and the airbase while ejecting in emergency conditions.
India’s 2025 home season for cricket is guaranteed to be thrilling, with the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati hosting its first Test match against South Africa from November 22 as part of a packed schedule revealed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The season begins with two Tests against the West Indies—commencing October 2 in Ahmedabad and finishing October 10 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens—and then comes the multi-format tour by South Africa. The Proteas’ Test series begins November 14 in New Delhi, with Guwahati’s debut Test next, trailed by three ODIs in Ranchi, Raipur, and Vizag, and five T20Is across Cuttack, Mullanpur, Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad, eyeing the 2026 T20 World Cup co-hosted with Sri Lanka. This lineup marks a thrilling chapter for Indian cricket fans and a historic milestone for Guwahati.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) experienced their season’s first defeat on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as Gujarat Titans handed them a dominating eight-wicket win at Chinnaswamy Stadium, with 13 balls remaining. Former RCB bowler Mohammed Siraj became tormentor-in-chief, destroying the hosts’ batting with a blistering spell, while Jos Buttler’s explosive hitting sealed the chase. The game’s tide turned in the powerplay: RCB flopped to 38 for 3, losing vital wickets, while Titans, even though they lost skipper Shubman Gill, stood firm on an equal run count with less loss. The early dominance led the way to Titans’ clinical display, presenting RCB a humbling lesson in their home stronghold and exposing the IPL’s unpredictable excitement.
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