India hits back at the U.S. with tariffs, and other top news of the day

U.K. excludes India from relaxed student visa rules

The U.K. government has caused outrage with its decision to exclude Indian students from a new list of countries considered low risk in order to facilitate an easier visa application process to U.K. universities.

India hits back at the U.S. with tariffs

In what could signal escalating trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington, the Centre has written to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) notifying its decision to increase import tariffs on 30 items from the U.S. amounting to $240 million, in retaliation against tariffs imposed by the latter on aluminium and steel imports.

Clashes mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir; One civilian killed in grenade blast

A man was killed reportedly in a grenade blast during one of several clashes on Saturday between protesters and security forces in Kashmir, marring Eid festivities and prayers in Kashmir Valley.

De facto President’s rule in Delhi: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged that there is 

de facto President’s Rule in Delhi because of what the AAP government describes as an ongoing IAS officers’ strike.

China slaps additional tariffs on $50 billion worth of U.S. goods

In a tit-for-tat action, China today imposed additional duties on USD 50 billion worth of American products, a  day after U.S President Donald Trump  slapped a stiff 25 per cent tariff on Chinese goods worth similar amount, triggering a full-fledged trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

Technology helps France to 2-1 win over Australia

France needed the help of the first World Cup penalty awarded after a video review and a deflected Paul Pogba goal to get their World Cup campaign under way with a scrappy 2-1 win over  Australia  on Saturday.

Crime Branch inquiry against ADGP Sudeesh Kumar's daughter

The government on Saturday removed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kerala Armed Police Battalions, Sudheesh Kumar from his post after the Crime Branch (CB) opened an investigation into the allegation that his daughter Snigdha Kumar, 25. had grievously assaulted her father’s police driver Abdul Kareem Gavaskar while he was on official duty.

Indians with advanced degree may have to wait 151 years for green card, says report

Indians with advanced degrees may have to wait for over 150 years for a green card which authorises them to live and work in the U.S. permanently, according to projections by a think-tank.

Indonesian woman swallowed by giant python while tending her garden

An Indonesian woman has been found in the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was captured near where she vanished while tending her vegetable garden, police said Saturday.