Amit Shah in Pahalgam, Trump softens China tariff stance | Hook News Wrap
Security agencies have released images and sketches of three men suspected of involvement in the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Officials say the suspects, identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, also had codenames – Moosa, Yunus, and Asif. At least 26 tourists were killed and many others injured in the attack, one of the deadliest in the region in decades.
Amit Shah In J&K
Home Minister Amit Shah has visited the attack site at Baisaran and reviewed the security situation in the area. Earlier, Shah paid tribute to the victims, laying wreaths on their bodies. Shah also vowed retribution saying, “The culprits of the dastardly terror attack will not be spared.”
PM Modi Cuts Short Saudi Trip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cut short his Saudi trip after the terror attack. He held an emergency meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on his return to discuss the security situation in Kashmit. Prime Minister was scheduled to return from Saudi on Wednesday night.
Trump Soften China Tariff Stance
US President Donald Trump has signalled a shift in his stance over the tariff dispute with China. Trump said on Tuesday that he will be 'very nice' to China in any trade talks and hinted at lowering tariffs from the current 145 per cent.
Zero Duty On Harley?
India is considering a reduction in the import duty on high-end motorcycles in the 705cc and above category, including brands like Harley-Davidson. According to a Bloomberg report, this duty cut could be part of India’s trade deal with the United States.
Sensex, Nifty Surge
In the stock market, Indian equities have ended in the green for the seventh consecutive session. Both the Sensex and the Nifty surged half a percent, recovering from the day's lows. The Nifty finished at 24,300, driven by a sharp uptick in IT stocks.
IPL In PSL, Courtesy Raja
A slip-up by former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja has seen the Indian Premier League mistakenly enter the Pakistan Super League. During a post-match presentation, the 62-year-old mixed up the two leagues. The clip has gone viral on social media.
Rahul Bhat Triggers A Row
In entertainment news, Rahul Bhat, the step-brother of Alia Bhatt, has criticised the actor, claiming she is not even half as talented as his biological sister, Pooja Bhatt. Rahul, a fitness trainer, added that he doesn’t share a close relationship with Alia but wishes her well.
