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What are executive orders, issued by US Presidents?
short by Sakshita Khosla / on Wednesday 22 January, 2025
Executive orders are "signed, written and published directive(s)" by Presidents of the USA who manage operations of the federal government. They don't require Congressional approval as they're not legislations, but they're subject to courts' review if they violate the Constitution or exceed President's authority. President Donald Trump has signed around 80 orders since his inauguration on Monday.
China to ban Hollywood movies over Trump's tariffs: Reports
short by Ankush Verma / on Tuesday 8 April, 2025
Multiple reports have claimed that China is planning to ban Hollywood movies in response to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The reports come as Trump threatened to impose 50% additional tariffs on Chinese imports if the Asian country doesn't withdraw its 34% retaliatory tariffs. China may also impose tariffs on American farm goods, the reports added.
read more at RT
Illegal, arbitrary: SC on TN Governor Ravi withholding assent to Bills
short by Sakshita Khosla / on Tuesday 8 April, 2025
Supreme Court set aside Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision to withhold assent to 10 Bills passed by state Assembly, calling it "illegal" and "arbitrary". It said Governor cannot reserve Bills for the President's consideration after withholding assent, adding that there's no concept of "absolute veto" on Bills by Governor. It also laid down timelines for Governor's actions on Bills.
read more at Indian Express
Mesa School of Business's founding cohort achieves ₹26.5 LPA average CTC
short by Roshan Gupta / on Tuesday 8 April, 2025
Mesa School of Business announced that admissions for cohort 3 of its flagship postgraduate program in Startup Leadership are now open. Its founding cohort secured 100% placements, with average package of ₹26.5 LPA, earning average hike of 2.5x. The PG program was built by Harvard and Kellogg alumni, backed by startup leaders like Kunal Shah (CRED) and Vidit Aatrey (Meesho).
read more at Mesa School
Sensex shoots up over 800 points at open
short by Pragya Swastik / on Tuesday 8 April, 2025
The Sensex shot up more than 800 points at the open and was trading above 74,000 on Tuesday, a day after closing over 2,200 points lower. All the top 30 Sensex stocks were trading in green at the opening on Tuesday, with Titan jumping 4% and Tata Steel 3.74%. Nifty was up 285 points at 22,446.75.
read more at Moneycontrol
Dire wolves, that went extinct 12,500 years ago, brought back to life
short by Ankush Verma / on Tuesday 8 April, 2025
A species of wolf that died out 12,500 years ago has been brought back to life, according to Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences. Scientists have created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a grey wolf. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct predecessor.
read more at Hindustan Times
Musk's net worth below $300 billion for first time since November
short by Pragya Swastik / on Tuesday 8 April, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's wealth slipped below the $300 billion mark for the first time since November 2024 amid a wipeout of the wealth of the wealthiest people following US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Musk's now worth $297.8 billion after he lost $4.4 billion on Monday after Tesla stock extended losses. So far this year, Musk has lost $134.7 billion.
read more at Moneycontrol
RCB defeat MI in Mumbai after 10 years
short by Anmol Sharma / on Monday 7 April, 2025
RCB defeated MI by 12 runs in their IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. It's RCB's first win against MI in Mumbai after 10 years. RCB posted a total of 221/5 and restricted MI to 209/9. Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with 67(42), while their spinner Krunal Pandya took four wickets, including three in last over.
read more at ESPNcricinfo
26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Rana's plea to stop India extradition rejected by US top court
short by Arshiya Chopra / on Monday 7 April, 2025
US' Supreme Court has rejected 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's plea seeking a stay on his extradition to India. Rana, who is a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is currently lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Rana was arrested in the US in 2009 for his involvement in terrorism-related activities.
read more at News18
Markets rise as report says Trump mulling 90-day tariff pause, fall again as US denies
short by Ashley Paul / on Monday 7 April, 2025
US stock markets flipped losing trends within a few minutes as Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 2,600 points between its intraday low and high. They rose after reports claimed US President Donald Trump is considering pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Following White House's denial of the report minutes later, Dow Jones fell 1,600 points from its intraday high.
read more at Reuters
India, US agree on early conclusion on trade agreement
short by Arshiya Chopra / on Monday 7 April, 2025
Amid global markets crash over tariffs concern, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that he spoke to US State Secretary Marco Rubio. "Exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Sub-continent, Europe, Middle East/West Asia and the Caribbean. Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. Look forward to remaining in touch," Jaishankar wrote.
read more at News18
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