April 12 — China claps back on US tariffs, former Pak PM Imran Khan in court, IPL: LSG vs GT and SRH vs PKS

Beijing announced increased duties on American products, raising rates from 84% to 125% starting today. The move follows Washington’s broader tariff hike, including additional levies tied to fentanyl-related concerns. China’s Commerce Ministry also plans fresh legal action at the WTO, calling the US strategy economically meaningless.

The Home Minister is in Maharashtra to pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort. He will attend various events, including a lunch hosted by NCP leader Aditi Tatkare. Shah will also meet state BJP leaders in Mumbai during his visit.

JD(S) will stage a major demonstration in Bengaluru, led by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy. The campaign, ‘Sakappa Saaku Congress Sarkara’, aims to highlight fiscal mismanagement and rising costs under the current administration.

The US and Iran will hold nuclear talks in Oman as concerns mount over Tehran’s accelerating nuclear programme. The discussions mark a significant step in ongoing efforts to ease long-standing tensions between the two nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to lead the engagement.
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive form meets Mohammed Siraj’s fiery new-ball spell as Gujarat Titans face Lucknow Super Giants. Titans lead the table with four consecutive wins, while LSG look to rise from mid-table. A gripping contest awaits with both teams in solid form.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, desperate to halt a three-match losing streak, face a resurgent Punjab Kings led by an in-form Shreyas Iyer. SRH’s aggressive batting approach has misfired, while their star-studded bowling unit remains underwhelming. In contrast, PKS boasts strong momentum, with standout performances from Priyansh Arya and a sharp bowling attack.
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• Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani will call on Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Tamil Nadu BJP floor leader Nainar Nagenthran is likely to be introduced as next president at a meeting scheduled at Shrivaaru Venkatachalapathy Palace in Vanagaram
• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to address Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit
• SAD to hold delegate session to elect new president
• RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Gujarat to attend Valsad temple silver jubilee event
• ISL 2024-25 final: Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC
• UK parliament to be recalled to discuss British Steel's future
• Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan to appear before a court in GHQ attack case

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• International Day of Human Space Flight: Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space in 1961
• Birth anniversary Rajput ruler Rana Sanga
• Birth anniversary of Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad
• Birth anniversary of former LS speaker Sumitra Mahajan
• Ranjit Singh declared himself the Maharaja of Punjab in 1801
• Euro Disney opened in Marne-La-Vallee, Paris, France in 1992

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Last updated at 9.22 pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma