US President Donald Trump warned that “nobody is getting off the hook” from tariffs, clarifying that smartphones, computers, and other electronics remain under 20% 'Fentanyl Tariffs' despite a temporary pause on 145% levies. Trump confirmed a national security probe into semiconductors and the entire electronics supply chain, mainly reliant on China. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said new semiconductor tariffs could arrive within two months. The announcement rattled tech investors, though Apple and Nvidia stocks briefly rallied. China imposed 125% retaliatory tariffs. Trump asserted the US won’t be “held hostage” by China and pledged to protect American manufacturing. (PC: Reuters)

At least 34 people, including 2 children, were killed and 117 injured after a Russian missile attack on Sumy, northeastern Ukraine. Ukraine's emergency service confirmed 15 children were among the injured, including a baby girl born this year. President Zelenskyy condemned the strike, demanding a “tough reaction” from the world. The attack followed a visit to Moscow by US envoy Steve Witkoff. US officials, including Keith Kellogg and Marco Rubio, called the strike horrifying. UK and EU leaders also condemned Russia. Separately, 3 more civilians died in Kherson and Kupiansk from Russian drone and bomb attacks. (PC: Sky News)

Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Wisconsin, has been charged with murdering his mother and stepfather to fund an alleged plot to assassinate former US President Donald Trump and overthrow the government. Casap was arrested in Kansas with $14,000 in cash, jewellery, a revolver, passports, and his dog. A federal affidavit said he praised Hitler, had ties with a Russian speaker, and planned to flee to Ukraine. His antisemitic three-page manifesto cited chaos as motivation. Authorities found neo-Nazi content and bomb-making plans. Casap, who faces nine felony charges, including use of weapons of mass destruction, is due in court on May 7. (PC: X/@PawlowskiMario)

Virat Kohli sparked concern among fans during RCB’s IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals after asking Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat mid-match. Battling tough Jaipur conditions, Kohli played a gritty knock filled with 24 singles, 3 doubles, 4 boundaries, and 2 sixes to reach his 100th T20 fifty. Despite an early dropped catch, he anchored RCB’s successful chase with Devdutt Padikkal, sealing a 9-wicket win. Kohli now has 100 fifties and 9 centuries in 405 T20s. Earlier, RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 60 off 39 balls. Kohli’s gesture raised health concerns, but he remained on field till the end. (Video Courtesy: X/Aman)

After days of violent clashes over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, a tense calm prevails in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Paramilitary forces including 9 BSF and 8 CRPF companies have been deployed across sensitive areas like Suti and Jangipur. Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh alleged a “larger conspiracy” involving political parties and parts of BSF. Police suspect SDPI incited violence through provocative campaigns. The violence, beginning after Friday prayers, left 3 dead and dozens displaced. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed 400 Hindus fled Dhulian. Internet remains suspended till Tuesday. A special police team is investigating the role of banned outfits linked to SDPI and SIMI. (PC: India Today)

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed 34 people, including 2 children, and injured 117 others. Two ballistic missiles hit near the state university and congress centre, leaving widespread devastation. Ukraine’s Western allies condemned the attack. US President Trump called it a “horrible thing,” while German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz labelled it a “serious war crime.” French President Macron demanded “strong measures” to enforce a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Zelensky urged Trump to witness the war’s horrors firsthand. The UN condemned attacks on civilians as violations of international law. This is Ukraine’s deadliest civilian strike in 2025. (PC: AP, AFP)

China has suspended exports of key rare earth metals and magnets amid its escalating trade war with the US. The move affects elements vital to industries like defense, electronics, and EVs. China controls 90% of global rare earths, and the halted shipments impact global firms including Tesla, Apple, and Lockheed Martin. Beijing's new licensing system delays exports while signaling tighter restrictions. The US relies heavily on Chinese supply, with only one domestic rare earth mine. Analysts warn the move could destabilize global tech and defense sectors. Washington has limited stockpiles, prompting urgent search for alternative sources. (PC: NDTV)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a severe heat wave over Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, and parts of Central India between April 14 and 19. Temperatures in Delhi are expected to reach 42°C, with heat wave conditions likely at isolated locations. Northwest India will see a 3-5°C rise in maximum temperatures, while Central and West India will rise by 2-4°C. Meanwhile, the southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, are set to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next five days. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Assam, Meghalaya, and Odisha. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been arrested in Belgium, sources confirmed. The arrest, made on April 11, follows non-bailable warrants from Mumbai courts and was requested by Indian agencies including the CBI and ED. Choksi had been living in Antwerp with a Belgian residency card reportedly obtained using forged documents. Belgian authorities, aware of the high-profile case, are cooperating on extradition. Choksi fled India in 2018 and was undergoing medical treatment in Europe. His nephew, Nirav Modi, remains in a London jail fighting extradition. (PC: 

Bangladesh has reinstated the "except Israel" clause on its passports, reversing a 2021 decision to remove it. The Home Ministry issued a directive on April 7, 2025, mandating the return of the phrase "THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR ALL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD EXCEPT ISRAEL" . This move follows massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Dhaka, where approximately 100,000 people protested against Israeli actions in Gaza . The government clarified that the earlier removal aimed to align with international passport standards and did not signify a shift in foreign policy . Bangladesh continues to support the Palestinian cause and upholds its longstanding travel ban to Israel. (PC: OpIndia, Dawn, Times of India & Al Jazeera)