On Monday, President Donald Trump called Canada a “tariff abuser” after Ontario raised electricity prices for three U.S. states. Trump said the U.S. doesn’t need energy from Canada anymore.
“Ontario has just put a 25% tax on electricity,” Trump said, claiming that Canada shouldn’t be allowed to do this. He added that the U.S. will not pay for Canada’s products anymore.
“We don’t need your cars, lumber, or energy, and soon you’ll see that,” Trump said.
These comments came after Ontario announced a higher export tax that affects around 1.5 million American customers in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan. Ontario’s Premier, Doug Ford, warned he might increase the tax or even cut off electricity if the U.S. retaliates.
“I feel bad for the American people who didn’t start this trade war; it’s all President Trump’s fault,” Ford said.
Trump has previously suggested absorbing Canada and caused confusion in trade between the two countries since he took office, according to reports.
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Trump Accuses Canada of Tariff Abuse Over Electricity Price Hike
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Kremlin Warns Against False Hope in U.S.-Ukraine Relations
The Kremlin warned Russians not to get too excited about recent actions by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. Speaking at a school in Moscow, spokesman Dmitry Peskov told people to avoid seeing things only in a positive light. He mentioned concerns about Elon Musk possibly cutting off the Ukrainian military from his Starlink internet service, as well as Trump’s recent choice to stop military aid to Ukraine.
“Don’t rush to think everything is great,” Peskov said. “We should hope for the best, but also be ready for tough times. We need to protect our own interests.” His warning came as U.S. officials were set to meet with Ukrainian leaders in Saudi Arabia, partly to see if Ukraine would agree to make any concessions to Russia to help end the war.
Peskov stated that Russia is still achieving its goals on the battlefield in Ukraine, no matter what the U.S. decides. He claimed that Ukraine has so many weapons that it can keep fighting for months, even with the pause in U.S. military support.
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Rishabh Pant: Play for India First, IPL Will Follow
Rishabh Pant, the famous Indian wicket-keeper, believes that while the Indian Premier League (IPL) is exciting, young cricketers should always aim to play for their country first. Pant, who was part of India’s Champions Trophy winning team but didn’t get to play, made his international debut in 2017.
“When I was a kid, my only dream was to play for India. I never thought about the IPL. Now, everyone is focusing more on it. The IPL is great, but if you want to play for your country, everything else, including the IPL, will come later,” Pant shared in an interview with JioHotstar.
He is grateful for his chance to play for India at just 18 years old. Pant is known for his exciting style of play, even hitting a one-handed six at times. He explained why his bat sometimes slips from his hands. “I hold my bottom hand lightly to keep it from taking control. I grip my top hand tightly. But when I might reach too far—like if the ball is too wide—I’m willing to take risks, even if it’s a 30-40% chance to succeed. In that moment, my goal is just to hit the ball as far as I can,” he explained.
Pant also mentioned that doing gymnastics as a kid helped him in cricket. “My gymnastics coach always said it would be useful. Our fitness trainer once thanked him, saying what I learned still helps me today,” Pant said. He continues to practice and believes it has greatly improved his fitness for cricket.
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Canadians Boycott U.S. Travel Plans: A Response to Political Tensions
In recent times, more and more Canadians have decided to cancel their trips to the United States. They say it’s because of the political disagreements and economic issues between the two countries. Many Canadians are even trying to avoid buying American products as a way to protest against the U.S. government’s harsh comments, especially those made by former President Donald Trump, who once joked about making Canada the 51st state.
One story shared online tells of a Canadian family that usually goes to New York state every summer. This year, they chose to cancel their plans because they were upset about the way American leaders treated Canada. The family had been visiting a charming place called Chautauqua Lake for their vacations. After they cancelled the hotel reservation, they explained that they couldn’t spend their money there due to the “constant attacks” from American leaders.
At first, the hotel staff didn’t seem to care when they heard this. But after a little while, the hotel reached out to the family with a special 30% discount to encourage them to book again. They even offered to accept Canadian dollars at the same value as U.S. dollars. However, the family politely declined the offer, believing that the hotel would not be trying to win them back if they weren’t worried about losing guests from Canada.
Many people on the ‘Buy Canadian’ subreddit praised the family for their decision to cancel their trip and stick to their principles. Some said it was wrong for the hotel to be dismissive at first, and they respected the family’s strength in not accepting the hotel’s discounts after they had made their point.
With the recent tough approach of the Trump administration towards Canada, many Canadians are feeling confused and upset. As a result, several have chosen not to travel to the U.S. this year. According to NPR, the states most often visited by Canadians include Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas.
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Gangster Aman Sao Shot Dead During Attempted Escape in Jharkhand
Gangster Aman Sao was shot and killed during a police encounter while his gang tried to rescue him in Jharkhand’s Palamu district. This happened on a Tuesday morning, just after the state’s police chief, Anurag Gupta, said many crimes in Jharkhand are planned and carried out by gangs from inside jails.
Sao, who was connected to over 150 cases, was being transported from Raipur jail in Chhattisgarh to Ranchi for an NIA investigation when his gang attacked the police vehicle near Chainpur. They used a bomb and started shooting. In the chaos, Sao grabbed a police officer’s rifle and fired back at the police, who shot him in self-defense. Unfortunately, another police officer got hurt in the process.
After the shootout, other gang members ran away. The injured officer was taken to the hospital for treatment. The police stopped cars from moving in the area, and an ambulance was called to collect Sao’s body for a postmortem examination.
The police chief confirmed that Sao, also called Aman Sahu, was being brought in connection with a serious case. Senior police officials arrived on the scene, and the event was discussed in the Jharkhand Assembly, with a member calling for a report on the incident. The police chief had recently mentioned that some gangsters, including Sao, are still operating from inside prisons, and efforts are ongoing to stop these activities.
They are investigating and hope to arrest more members of Sao’s gang soon, as they have already filed an FIR against 30 of them.
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Rottweiler Takes on Cobra: A Viral Video Divides Opinions
A thrilling video of a Rottweiler fighting a cobra has taken the internet by storm, attracting millions of viewers who have mixed feelings about what they see. The video was shared by Instagram user @lone_wolf_warrior27 and shows a tense standoff in a garden.
The clip starts with the Rottweiler barking and growling at the snake as its owner records. Even though the owner tries to calm the dog, it charges at the cobra. In a few moments, the dog pins the snake down and tears it apart, separating the head from the body. The Rottweiler then picks up the snake’s head in its mouth.
The video has gone viral, gathering over 59 million views and almost 2 million likes. However, opinions are split. Some people think the dog is brave, while others worry about the danger to the dog and criticize the owner for not stopping it.
One viewer commented, “Train your dog; it doesn’t listen to you.” Some argued that cobras are not as dangerous as people think. They mentioned that cobras usually give warnings before biting.
Others were upset about the snake’s fate, saying, “This is wrong! You could have called for a rescue team to save the cobra.” While some admired the dog’s instincts, many were concerned about the risk to the dog, saying, “This could have been fatal. The owner should have stepped in sooner.” Another viewer remarked, “This is disturbing—wild animals shouldn’t be treated this way.
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Youth Violence in Kerala: Understanding the Growing Problem
Thiruvananthapuram – In a recent meeting, Kerala’s Excise Minister, M B Rajesh, explained that many young people, including students, have developed a growing problem with violence. He mentioned that violence is becoming like a drug to them, with many showing what he called a “sadistic mindset,” meaning they find pleasure in causing harm to others.
When asked about how schools are teaching kids about the dangers of alcohol and drugs, Rajesh said that the problem isn’t just about drugs; it’s also that many kids are turning to violence for excitement. He pointed out that popular web series, movies, and social media are contributing to this increase in violent behavior.
To help combat this issue, the Sports Minister, V Abdurahiman, announced that starting May 1, there will be a large anti-drug campaign across the state. This campaign will show students that sports can be a fun alternative to drugs. The minister asked all local leaders to pitch in and help make this campaign successful.
Rajesh stressed that we need to work together to find solutions. He mentioned that there’s a problem of “apoliticalism,” meaning that there aren’t strong groups to hold accountable for the violence. To tackle these issues, student and youth groups should join the efforts to reduce drug use and violence.
The government is taking actions like forming committees in schools to keep an eye on things and creating easy-to-read materials that teach students about the harm caused by drugs. These materials will also be used in school textbooks so that kids learn about these risks all year long.
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150th Australia vs England Test Match: Historic Day-Night Clash at MCG
Get ready for a special cricket match! The 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England will happen at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from March 11-15, 2027. This exciting game will be the first day-night men’s Test at the MCG, meaning it will be played under lights!
The MCG is famous because it hosted the very first Test match in 1877 and the centenary Test 100 years later in 1977, where Australia won both times by 45 runs. Todd Greenberg, the CEO of Cricket Australia, said this match will be an amazing way to celebrate cricket’s history and its future. More fans will have a chance to watch this important event.
The centenary Test had many memorable moments, like David Hookes hitting five balls in a row for boundaries, Rick McCosker playing with a broken jaw, and Derek Randall scoring a strong century. The 150th Test is sure to create unforgettable memories, too!
Before this big match, Australia will host the Ashes series against England starting in November 2025. Right now, the Australian men’s team is preparing to defend its World Test Championship title against South Africa in June. Australia has played 13 day-night Test matches at home since 2015 and has won 12 of them! Most of these games have been in Adelaide, and none started later than January 25.
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IndusInd Bank’s 22% Share Drop: A Major Accounting Error Explained
This morning, over 640,000 shareholders of IndusInd Bank were shocked to see their shares drop by 22%. The bank revealed that it made a big mistake in its accounting, reporting an error of about ₹1,577 crore (which is a lot of money) in its foreign exchange derivatives. This problem will affect the bank’s overall value by about 2.35% as of December 2024. Shareholders are worried because this mistake will show up in their earnings for the fourth quarter.
What Went Wrong?
In a review of its accounts related to foreign currency transactions over the past 7 to 8 years, IndusInd Bank found some mix-ups. While they seemed to show accurate data externally (with outside parties), what they kept inside had a different approach. This led to them mistakenly reporting higher profits.
Since April 2024, IndusInd Bank has stopped these internal hedging transactions. They discovered the accounting error in September 2024 and have let the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) know about it. They are also conducting an outside audit to figure out exactly what happened. They explained the situation to analysts but didn’t share it during their last earnings call.
Why Did Shares Fall So Much?
The news caused IndusInd Bank’s shares to plunge to ₹702.60, knocking around ₹15,000 crore off its market value. Many financial experts downgraded the stock and lowered their suggested prices for it.
While the financial damage might not be as significant, investors are worried about the trustworthiness of the bank. Many believe it will take time to rebuild trust and make the stock worth investing in again. Analysts are concerned about the bank’s management, especially since there are worries about how this mistake went unnoticed for so long.
Various questions remain unanswered, such as why this wasn’t caught earlier and why auditors did not see any issues. Because of this, the value of the bank’s book (its total assets minus its liabilities) is now in question.
IndusInd Bank investors are left wondering if this is the end of bad news or if there could be more trouble ahead.
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Controversy Over Yogi Adityanath’s Image at Pro-Monarchy Rally in Nepal
A big argument happened in Nepal when some photos of Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, were shown at a rally that celebrated the former king, Gyanendra Shah. This rally took place at Tribhuvan International Airport when Gyanendra arrived from Pokhara after visiting places of worship. Many supporters, including leaders from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), came together to show they want the monarchy back.
Some of Gyanendra’s supporters rode motorbikes with his pictures and flags, and a few had pictures of Adityanath too, which caused some people to get upset. In response to the negative feelings, RPP spokesperson Gyanendra Shahi accused Prime Minister K P Oli’s government of trying to ruin the pro-monarchy movement. Shahi claimed the government put someone at the rally to stir up trouble.
However, Bishnu Rimal, who is an advisor to Prime Minister Oli, denied these accusations. On social media, Shahi said, “This is just a trick made by people who don’t deserve their positions.”
Prime Minister Oli did not mention Adityanath by name but said, “We don’t use pictures of foreign leaders in our rallies” during a program in Kathmandu. Earlier this year, Gyanendra had met Adityanath during a trip to Uttar Pradesh.
Supporters of Gyanendra have been holding rallies in different parts of the country, including Kathmandu and Pokhara, asking to bring back the monarchy, which was ended in 2008 after the People’s Movement. Pro-monarchists have gained more energy since February, when Gyanendra said, “It’s time for us to take responsibility to protect our country and unite our people.”