Instagram WhatsApp purchase - Meta antitrust trial starts: A decade ago, Mark Zuckerberg acquired photo sharing app Instagram and instant messaging app Whatsapp for what were whopping sums. It was frowned upon at the time as an attempt by Facebook - the company that would be renamed Meta in 2021- as a way to kill off potential competition. Now, that issue is coming back to bite Zuckerburg, as an antitrust case filed by US Federal Trade Commission or FTC starts its blockbuster trial from Monday (Apr 14).&nbsp;
<h2>Meta antitrust case: Will Meta lose Instagram, WhatsApp?</h2>
If FTC wins, Meta will have to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
But the trial could last for weeks, and Meta is determined to push back against having to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.&nbsp;
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FTC is a powerful, independent agency whose primary responsibility is enforcing antitrust laws and consumer protection. In its court filings, the FTC alleged that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp violated the competition laws of the US. It said that Meta is monopolising the personal social networking market.&nbsp;
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After their acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram became the social media giant's crown jewels, helping Meta evolve into one of the Big Tech giants.
In spite of the rise of rivals, Instagram is still dominant in the photo and video sharing space, while WhatsApp is practically unrivalled on the personal messaging front.
<h2>How will the Meta antitrust case unfold? Who will testify? </h2>
A court in Washington will hear FTC's case, in which the top executives of Meta's rivals Tiktok, Snap Inc, and YouTube are expected to testify.&nbsp;
For Meta, former Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Instagram cofounder Kevin Systrom and other former and current officials will take the stand besides Zuckerberg.
<h2>What is the FTC saying about Meta's acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram?</h2>
Instagram was bought by Facebook for a then-unprecedented sum of $1 billion in 2012.
Two years later, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, the rising star of instant messaging, for an even more eye-watering $19 billion.
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The FTC is seeking to cleale off the two crown jewels from Meta, saying it should not have been allowed to make these acquisitions.
&ldquo;Acquiring these competitive threats has enabled Facebook to sustain its dominance&mdash;to the detriment of competition and users&mdash;not by competing on the merits, but by avoiding competition,&rdquo; the FTC said in a legal filing.
<h2>What is Meta saying about the acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram?</h2>
Meta, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, said in a pretrial argument that it was not a monopoly.
It claimed that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp had not harmed competition.&nbsp;
It would insist in the trial that Instagram users had a better experience since it was taken over.
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But FTC is arguing that these acquisitions were done to eliminate competition.
Back when these acquisitions were made, the FTC had approved it, with the caveat that it would continue to monitor the results of the purchases.
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According to reports, Zuckerberg's emails at the time of the acquisitions will play out in court as evidence. As per some of these emails, he said that it would be better to buy the rivals than to compete with them.

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Instagram WhatsApp purchase - Meta antitrust trial starts: A decade ago, Mark Zuckerberg acquired photo sharing app Instagram and instant messaging app Whatsapp for what were whopping sums. It was frowned upon at the time as an attempt by Facebook - the company that would be renamed Meta in 2021- as a way to kill off potential competition. Now, that issue is coming back to bite Zuckerburg, as an antitrust case filed by US Federal Trade Commission or FTC starts its blockbuster trial from Monday (Apr 14). Meta antitrust case: Will Meta lose Instagram, WhatsApp? If FTC wins, Meta will have to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. But the trial could last for weeks, and Meta is determined to push back against having to divest WhatsApp and Instagram. Meta accused by whistleblower of compromising US national security: Report FTC is a powerful, independent agency whose primary responsibility is enforcing antitrust laws and consumer protection. In its court filings, the FTC alleged that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp violated the competition laws of the US. It said that Meta is monopolising the personal social networking market. After their acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram became the social media giant's crown jewels, helping Meta evolve into one of the Big Tech giants. In spite of the rise of rivals, Instagram is still dominant in the photo and video sharing space, while WhatsApp is practically unrivalled on the personal messaging front. How will the Meta antitrust case unfold? Who will testify? A court in Washington will hear FTC's case, in which the top executives of Meta's rivals Tiktok, Snap Inc, and YouTube are expected to testify. For Meta, former Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Instagram cofounder Kevin Systrom and other former and current officials will take the stand besides Zuckerberg. What is the FTC saying about Meta's acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram? Instagram was bought by Facebook for a then-unprecedented sum of $1 billion in 2012. Two years later, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, the rising star of instant messaging, for an even more eye-watering $19 billion. Facebook blocked in THIS country over ‘fake news, hate speech, and porn’; government warns it’s national threat The FTC is seeking to cleale off the two crown jewels from Meta, saying it should not have been allowed to make these acquisitions. “Acquiring these competitive threats has enabled Facebook to sustain its dominance—to the detriment of competition and users—not by competing on the merits, but by avoiding competition,” the FTC said in a legal filing. What is Meta saying about the acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram? Meta, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, said in a pretrial argument that it was not a monopoly. It claimed that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp had not harmed competition. It would insist in the trial that Instagram users had a better experience since it was taken over. Meta bans under-16s from going live on Instagram: Here's what new safety rules mean for parents But FTC is arguing that these acquisitions were done to eliminate competition. Back when these acquisitions were made, the FTC had approved it, with the caveat that it would continue to monitor the results of the purchases. Even Jurassic World makers couldn't convince Scarlett Johansson to join Instagram According to reports, Zuckerberg's emails at the time of the acquisitions will play out in court as evidence. As per some of these emails, he said that it would be better to buy the rivals than to compete with them.

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The curious case of Meghna Alam, the Bangladeshi beauty queen in jail: Former Miss Bangladesh Meghna Alam is lodged in a Dhaka jail for the past few days for allegedly damaging the country's diplomatic relations. Her case has everything for a potboiler: a 'break-in' by authorities into her home, which she livestreamed, an alleged relationship with a Saudi envoy, claims of extortion, and a government admission that it didn't handle the issue well.
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<h2>Why is Meghna Alam in jail?</h2>
Bangladeshi model Meghna Alam was jailed for 30 days by the Muhammad Younus government under special powers. According to her supporters, she is being held without formal charges.&nbsp;
Before her arrest, Alam did a Facebook live stream, alleging that the DB police, the specialsed Detective Branch of Bangladesh police, was breaking into her house in Dhaka to arrest her on the night of April 9.
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Two days after arrest and court proceedings, Alam was sent to jail under the government's Special Powers Act.
<h2>What is Meghna Alam claiming about her 'relationship' with Saudi ambassador?</h2>
According to reports in Bangladeshi media, police said that Alam tried to extort '$5 million through coercion' from Essa Yousef, who left the country recently after serving as ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh.
In a now-since-deleted Facebook post, Alam claimed: "The Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh, Essa Yousef, is taking up people by police, fearmongering that I should not post the truth on social media."
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According to her father and posts on social media, Meghna was allegedly engaged to Yousef and found out that he was already married.
&ldquo;The ambassador and Meghna were in a relationship, and my daughter refused his marriage proposal because he already has a wife and children,&rdquo; claimed Badrul Alam, the model's father, as quoted in Bangladeshi media.
Soon, Alam started speaking out publicly, including social media posts claiming she had received threats and was not safe.
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<h2>Who is Meghna Alam? Ex-beauty queen of Bangladesh in controversy</h2>
Meghna Alam is a 30-year-old model, beauty queen and activist who won Miss Earth Bangladesh 2020.&nbsp;
According to her Facebook profile, Meghna Alam founded the Miss Bangladesh Organization and Miss Bangladesh Foundation. Miss Bangladesh Organization selects models for beauty pageants, while her foundation engages them in social causes.
<h2>Bangladesh government admits it messed up Meghna Alam's arrest</h2>
On Sunday (Apr 13), government advisor Asif Nazrul admitted that the arrest of Alam was not done in a proper manner.&nbsp;&ldquo;There are some allegations against her, but he arrest under the Special Powers Act was not carried out properly,&rdquo; he told reporters.
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The police, for its part, claimed that she was arrested for 'falsely accusing important individuals' to threaten Bangladesh's diplomatic ties.
&ldquo;These important individuals are foreign nationals,&rdquo; AFP news agency quoted police spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman as saying.
(With inputs from agencies)

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The curious case of Meghna Alam, the Bangladeshi beauty queen in jail: Former Miss Bangladesh Meghna Alam is lodged in a Dhaka jail for the past few days for allegedly damaging the country's diplomatic relations. Her case has everything for a potboiler: a 'break-in' by authorities into her home, which she livestreamed, an alleged relationship with a Saudi envoy, claims of extortion, and a government admission that it didn't handle the issue well. Why is Meghna Alam in jail? Bangladeshi model Meghna Alam was jailed for 30 days by the Muhammad Younus government under special powers. According to her supporters, she is being held without formal charges. Before her arrest, Alam did a Facebook live stream, alleging that the DB police, the specialsed Detective Branch of Bangladesh police, was breaking into her house in Dhaka to arrest her on the night of April 9. ‘Allah kept me alive for a reason’: Hasina slams Yunus, says Bangladesh has been turned into a ‘terrorist country’ Two days after arrest and court proceedings, Alam was sent to jail under the government's Special Powers Act. What is Meghna Alam claiming about her 'relationship' with Saudi ambassador? According to reports in Bangladeshi media, police said that Alam tried to extort '$5 million through coercion' from Essa Yousef, who left the country recently after serving as ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh. In a now-since-deleted Facebook post, Alam claimed: "The Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh, Essa Yousef, is taking up people by police, fearmongering that I should not post the truth on social media." Bangladesh launches probe after effigy resembling ex-PM Sheikh Hasina burnt in Dhaka University According to her father and posts on social media, Meghna was allegedly engaged to Yousef and found out that he was already married. “The ambassador and Meghna were in a relationship, and my daughter refused his marriage proposal because he already has a wife and children,” claimed Badrul Alam, the model's father, as quoted in Bangladeshi media. Soon, Alam started speaking out publicly, including social media posts claiming she had received threats and was not safe. Bangladesh’s fault lines: The cost of deepening defence reliance on China Who is Meghna Alam? Ex-beauty queen of Bangladesh in controversy Meghna Alam is a 30-year-old model, beauty queen and activist who won Miss Earth Bangladesh 2020. According to her Facebook profile, Meghna Alam founded the Miss Bangladesh Organization and Miss Bangladesh Foundation. Miss Bangladesh Organization selects models for beauty pageants, while her foundation engages them in social causes. Bangladesh government admits it messed up Meghna Alam's arrest On Sunday (Apr 13), government advisor Asif Nazrul admitted that the arrest of Alam was not done in a proper manner. “There are some allegations against her, but he arrest under the Special Powers Act was not carried out properly,” he told reporters. India: Two Assam men arrested for producing pornography content with Bangladeshi woman The police, for its part, claimed that she was arrested for 'falsely accusing important individuals' to threaten Bangladesh's diplomatic ties. “These important individuals are foreign nationals,” AFP news agency quoted police spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan viral chaiwala Arshad Khan in trouble: Life has been a rollercoaster ride for Arshad Khan, the tea vendor who became a viral sensation in 2016. His blue eyes caught the eyes of the internet and by 2024 November, he got an investment of 10 million Pakistani rupees in the Shark Tank series. But since then, life of Arshad 'chaiwala' took a turn for the worse, with Pakistani authorities suspending his passport and national identity card. What just happened?
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<h2>Story of Arshad 'chaiwala'</h2>
It was a normal day at his tea stall for Arshad Khan in 2016 when a photographer, Javeria Ali, clicked his photo and shared it on social media.&nbsp;
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The photo went viral, with both women swooning over, and men impressed by, his stunning looks, particularly those blue eyes. He was interviewed in Pakistani media, and his tea stall soon became a bigger business. By 2023, he opened his outlet in London in 2023.&nbsp;
<h2>Why is Arshad Chaiwala's case in court?</h2>
The case pertains to whether Arshad is really a Pakistani. According to reports, his mother is Pakistani, but his father is a Pashtun of Afghan origin. But by way of birth, Arshad is a Pakistani. He was born in 1999 in Pakistan's Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
<h2>What is Nadra saying about Arshad?</h2>
Arshad has been caught in the Pakistan government's strict implementation of removing Afghans, or people of Afghan origin. The deadline to expel Afghan nationals had passed at the end of March, and thousands have been sent out of the country.&nbsp;
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Nadra or National Database and Registration Authority is Pakistan's agency for the national identity database and registration of citizens. It issues the CNICs or computerised national identity cards as well as child registration certificates and identity cards for overseas Pakistanis.
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According to the Nadra and the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Khan has not been able to provide evidence to prove his citizenship.
Both his national ID card and passport have been blocked as a result.
<h2>Arshad is fighting back in court</h2>
Arshad has moved the Pakistan High Court, pleading for the unblocking of his passport and ID card.
Pakistan has been dealing with refugee flows from Afghanistan for decades. As tens of thousands crossed the border from the war-torn nation, Pakistan had issued Afghan citizenship cards or ACCs to them.&nbsp;
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Now, Pakistan wants all those holding ACCs to go back to Afghanistan, particularly as relations between Islamad and the Taliban regime in Kabul have gone sour. While some 800,000 Afghans have exited Pakistan, some 3 million still remain in the country.
<h2>Arshad chaiwala fears deportation from Pakistan</h2>
Arshad is basically caught in the crossfire of these developments, and fears he would be deported.
His passport was first blocked in 2017 after media reports said he was not a Pakistani. The reason for the blocking is that he is unable to provide details about his family from before the 1978 Afghanistan war, which was the reason for their migration to Pakistan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/spains-lamine-yamal-reveals-truth-behind-viral-photo-with-lionel-messi-read-inside-740482"></a>

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Pakistan viral chaiwala Arshad Khan in trouble: Life has been a rollercoaster ride for Arshad Khan, the tea vendor who became a viral sensation in 2016. His blue eyes caught the eyes of the internet and by 2024 November, he got an investment of 10 million Pakistani rupees in the Shark Tank series. But since then, life of Arshad 'chaiwala' took a turn for the worse, with Pakistani authorities suspending his passport and national identity card. What just happened? Story of Arshad 'chaiwala' It was a normal day at his tea stall for Arshad Khan in 2016 when a photographer, Javeria Ali, clicked his photo and shared it on social media. Pakistan deports National Geographic 'Afghan girl The photo went viral, with both women swooning over, and men impressed by, his stunning looks, particularly those blue eyes. He was interviewed in Pakistani media, and his tea stall soon became a bigger business. By 2023, he opened his outlet in London in 2023. Why is Arshad Chaiwala's case in court? The case pertains to whether Arshad is really a Pakistani. According to reports, his mother is Pakistani, but his father is a Pashtun of Afghan origin. But by way of birth, Arshad is a Pakistani. He was born in 1999 in Pakistan's Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. What is Nadra saying about Arshad? Arshad has been caught in the Pakistan government's strict implementation of removing Afghans, or people of Afghan origin. The deadline to expel Afghan nationals had passed at the end of March, and thousands have been sent out of the country. Spain's Lamine Yamal reveals truth behind viral photo with Lionel Messi | Read Inside Nadra or National Database and Registration Authority is Pakistan's agency for the national identity database and registration of citizens. It issues the CNICs or computerised national identity cards as well as child registration certificates and identity cards for overseas Pakistanis. India pledges support for Afghan refugees after Taliban’s request According to the Nadra and the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Khan has not been able to provide evidence to prove his citizenship. Both his national ID card and passport have been blocked as a result. Arshad is fighting back in court Arshad has moved the Pakistan High Court, pleading for the unblocking of his passport and ID card. Pakistan has been dealing with refugee flows from Afghanistan for decades. As tens of thousands crossed the border from the war-torn nation, Pakistan had issued Afghan citizenship cards or ACCs to them. Pakistan deports 500 Afghan refugees before expiry of refugee registration deadline Now, Pakistan wants all those holding ACCs to go back to Afghanistan, particularly as relations between Islamad and the Taliban regime in Kabul have gone sour. While some 800,000 Afghans have exited Pakistan, some 3 million still remain in the country. Arshad chaiwala fears deportation from Pakistan Arshad is basically caught in the crossfire of these developments, and fears he would be deported. His passport was first blocked in 2017 after media reports said he was not a Pakistani. The reason for the blocking is that he is unable to provide details about his family from before the 1978 Afghanistan war, which was the reason for their migration to Pakistan.

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Trump tariff war with China&nbsp; and China India trade: China on Friday (Apr 11) announced fresh tariffs of 125 per cent on the US as a tit-for-tat for reciprocal tariff hikes by US President Donald Trump. While Beiing is on a collision course with the US, including possible lawsuits in the World Trade Organization, its leadership is also courting other countries like India. With India, Beijing wants to rejig the relationship, with Chinese leadership saying the 'elephant and peacock should dance.'&nbsp;
But the truth is, India's trade with China has been one-sided for years, with China having a major advantage. For several years now, China has been enjoying a trade surplus of more than $100 billion with India.&nbsp;
For context, the trade deficit of the US with China was $295 billion in 2024, an issue at the core of Trump's decision to impose higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
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<h2>India and China have long history of trade</h2>
In spite of political differences and military standoffs over the decades, India's trade with China has mostly continued unhindered. China remains one of India's top trading partners and often became number one.&nbsp;
The trade has in fact seen exponential growth since 2000s, with China emerging as the largest goods trading partner of India by 2008. The trade figure crossed $100bn multiple times.&nbsp;
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The two countries had established a Joint Economic Group as far back as 1988.
<h2>What are the goods traded between India and China?</h2>
China's exports are essential for Indian industries, as they are mainly manufactured goods and intermediate products .
Electrical and electronic equipment, particularly telecom and smartphone parts are a key component of this.
India's exports to China, on the other hand, is a much narrower basket, constituting mostly raw materials, primary commodities, agricultural and fisheries products.
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Specifically, these include iron ore, cotton, copper, diamonds, cotton, coffee, tea, and spices.
<h2>A widening trade deficit&nbsp;</h2>
It is clear from Indian government data that the trade imbalance with China is in fact the largest single deficit India faces with any country.
This deficit has only been widening in the recent years, except for a dip in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.
And the deficit crossed $100 billion in 2022.&nbsp;
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After a gap of two years, China became India&rsquo;s top trading partner in 2023-24, surpassing the US, shows data from Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Here is a breakdown of total trade deficit in the past few years: 2018: US$58.04 billion 2019: US$56.95 billion 2020: US$45.91 billion (this was down due to the Covid pandemic impact)&nbsp; 2021: US$69.56 billion 2022: US$101.28 billion
The data from 2023 shows that&nbsp;China exported goods worth US$121.97 bn to India whereas India's exports to China stood at $16.25 bn. This means there was a trade deficit of nearly $106 bn, in favour of China.&nbsp;
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This data clearly shows that India has always been a reliable trading partner of China though there were political differences and trust deficit when it comes to national security matters. Perhaps the two countries should sit down together and address ways to reduce the trade imbalance. China's overtures to countries across Asia and Europe is mainly aimed at protecting its economic interests amid the trade war with the US. It might want other countries to import more. At this point, given the data, it may not be a good idea for India to import more from China.
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Data clearly showed that India has always been a reliable trading partner of China despite political differences and trust deficit over national security. business & economy India News World

Trump tariff war with China and China India trade: China on Friday (Apr 11) announced fresh tariffs of 125 per cent on the US as a tit-for-tat for reciprocal tariff hikes by US President Donald Trump. While Beiing is on a collision course with the US, including possible lawsuits in the World Trade Organization, its leadership is also courting other countries like India. With India, Beijing wants to rejig the relationship, with Chinese leadership saying the 'elephant and peacock should dance.' But the truth is, India's trade with China has been one-sided for years, with China having a major advantage. For several years now, China has been enjoying a trade surplus of more than $100 billion with India. For context, the trade deficit of the US with China was $295 billion in 2024, an issue at the core of Trump's decision to impose higher tariffs on Chinese goods. 'Let's make elephant, dragon dance' China urges India to unite against US ‘power politics’ amid trade war India and China have long history of trade In spite of political differences and military standoffs over the decades, India's trade with China has mostly continued unhindered. China remains one of India's top trading partners and often became number one. The trade has in fact seen exponential growth since 2000s, with China emerging as the largest goods trading partner of India by 2008. The trade figure crossed $100bn multiple times. Venezuela's PDVSA halts oil loading authorizations to Chevron amid US tariffs The two countries had established a Joint Economic Group as far back as 1988. What are the goods traded between India and China? China's exports are essential for Indian industries, as they are mainly manufactured goods and intermediate products . Electrical and electronic equipment, particularly telecom and smartphone parts are a key component of this. India's exports to China, on the other hand, is a much narrower basket, constituting mostly raw materials, primary commodities, agricultural and fisheries products. Specifically, these include iron ore, cotton, copper, diamonds, cotton, coffee, tea, and spices. A widening trade deficit It is clear from Indian government data that the trade imbalance with China is in fact the largest single deficit India faces with any country. This deficit has only been widening in the recent years, except for a dip in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. And the deficit crossed $100 billion in 2022. 'No man set foot here since 2016': Not just penguins, Trump's tariffs also hit volcanoes on Australia's remotest region After a gap of two years, China became India’s top trading partner in 2023-24, surpassing the US, shows data from Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Here is a breakdown of total trade deficit in the past few years: 2018: US$58.04 billion 2019: US$56.95 billion 2020: US$45.91 billion (this was down due to the Covid pandemic impact) 2021: US$69.56 billion 2022: US$101.28 billion The data from 2023 shows that China exported goods worth US$121.97 bn to India whereas India's exports to China stood at $16.25 bn. This means there was a trade deficit of nearly $106 bn, in favour of China. Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war This data clearly shows that India has always been a reliable trading partner of China though there were political differences and trust deficit when it comes to national security matters. Perhaps the two countries should sit down together and address ways to reduce the trade imbalance. China's overtures to countries across Asia and Europe is mainly aimed at protecting its economic interests amid the trade war with the US. It might want other countries to import more. At this point, given the data, it may not be a good idea for India to import more from China.

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Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, has frozen new orders in China, amid an ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The move came hours after Trump imposed 145 per cent tariffs on China, which reciprocated with 84 per cent duties on US imports.
This is a clear indication that Musk's businesses are suffering, particularly as China is the largest market for Tesla outside of the US. Tesla is already facing boycotts, with several cars attacked across the US and Europe over Musk's association with Trump as the head of DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency.
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<h2>What did Tesla do about orders in China?</h2>
According to reports, Tesla will not initiate any new purchases for Model S and Model X cars, which are imported from the US. Orders will not be taken on Tesla's WeChat account.
These vehicles, built in the US, will likely face tariffs imposed by Beijing as countermeasures against Trump's reciprocal duties.
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Tesla's Model S and Model X are costlier than the Model 3 and Model Y cars which are manufactured inside China.
Model S and Model X sales were only 5 per cent of Tesla's total sales in China.
China imported 1,553 Model X cars and 311 Model S cars in 2024, said Li Yanwei, an analyst with the China Auto Dealers Association.
<h2>Why is China important for Musk?</h2>
China is the largest market for electric vehicles and is Tesla's largest market abroad, second only to its home country of US.
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Model 3 and Model Y cars are made at Tesla's plant in Shanghai and sold domestically in China, besides being exported globally to Europe and elsewhere. These models actually make up the bulk of Tesla's sales.
Musk has also kept good relations with China because of its dominance of lithium-ion batteries, the heart of electric vehicles.
<h2>Tesla has been doing well in China till the Trump tariff war hit</h2>
As of March this year, Tesla was third among electric carmakers in China. The number one is the Chinese BYD with 29.3 &nbsp;percent market share, while Tesla had 7.5 per cent.
In March, 74,127 Tesla vehicles were sold in China, which is an annual growth of nearly 19 per cent.
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In 2024, Tesla's sales in China went up to a record of 657,000 cars, which was up 8.8 per cent on year.
But homegrown EV vehicle brands are slowly eating into its market share.
Shenzhen-based BYD last year beat Musk on global revenues.
<h2>Musk is increasingly irritated by the tariff war&nbsp;</h2>
Though Trump is his boss by way of him being also the leader of the federal agency DOGE, Musk has been increasingly restless about the tariff war.
The obvious reason is that countries where Musk exports Tesla could jack up tariffs for his cars.
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Musk recently described Peter Navarro, Trump's counsellor for trade and a key architect of the reciprocal tariffs, &ldquo;dumber than a sack of bricks&rdquo; and &ldquo;truly a moron&rdquo;.
Navarro, for his part, called Musk a more &ldquo;car assembler&rdquo; and not a manufacturer.
Musk has said that Tesla has been impacted by the tariffs, with the share price down 50 per cent from its lifetime-high in December.
Musk is also not pleased that Trump is having a similar reciprocal tariff war with European Union countries, another key market for his cars.
(With inputs from agencies)

esla will not initiate any new purchases for Model S and Model X cars, which are imported from the US. Orders will not be taken on Tesla's WeChat account. business & economy world

Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, has frozen new orders in China, amid an ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The move came hours after Trump imposed 145 per cent tariffs on China, which reciprocated with 84 per cent duties on US imports. This is a clear indication that Musk's businesses are suffering, particularly as China is the largest market for Tesla outside of the US. Tesla is already facing boycotts, with several cars attacked across the US and Europe over Musk's association with Trump as the head of DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency. What did Tesla do about orders in China? According to reports, Tesla will not initiate any new purchases for Model S and Model X cars, which are imported from the US. Orders will not be taken on Tesla's WeChat account. These vehicles, built in the US, will likely face tariffs imposed by Beijing as countermeasures against Trump's reciprocal duties. 'Everyone Hates Elon' group smashes Tesla car in London protest; pics here Tesla's Model S and Model X are costlier than the Model 3 and Model Y cars which are manufactured inside China. Model S and Model X sales were only 5 per cent of Tesla's total sales in China. China imported 1,553 Model X cars and 311 Model S cars in 2024, said Li Yanwei, an analyst with the China Auto Dealers Association. Why is China important for Musk? China is the largest market for electric vehicles and is Tesla's largest market abroad, second only to its home country of US. 'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war Model 3 and Model Y cars are made at Tesla's plant in Shanghai and sold domestically in China, besides being exported globally to Europe and elsewhere. These models actually make up the bulk of Tesla's sales. Musk has also kept good relations with China because of its dominance of lithium-ion batteries, the heart of electric vehicles. Tesla has been doing well in China till the Trump tariff war hit As of March this year, Tesla was third among electric carmakers in China. The number one is the Chinese BYD with 29.3 percent market share, while Tesla had 7.5 per cent. In March, 74,127 Tesla vehicles were sold in China, which is an annual growth of nearly 19 per cent. Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company In 2024, Tesla's sales in China went up to a record of 657,000 cars, which was up 8.8 per cent on year. But homegrown EV vehicle brands are slowly eating into its market share. Shenzhen-based BYD last year beat Musk on global revenues. Musk is increasingly irritated by the tariff war Though Trump is his boss by way of him being also the leader of the federal agency DOGE, Musk has been increasingly restless about the tariff war. The obvious reason is that countries where Musk exports Tesla could jack up tariffs for his cars. Elon Musk's Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia, first showroom opens in Riyadh Musk recently described Peter Navarro, Trump's counsellor for trade and a key architect of the reciprocal tariffs, “dumber than a sack of bricks” and “truly a moron”. Navarro, for his part, called Musk a more “car assembler” and not a manufacturer. Musk has said that Tesla has been impacted by the tariffs, with the share price down 50 per cent from its lifetime-high in December. Musk is also not pleased that Trump is having a similar reciprocal tariff war with European Union countries, another key market for his cars. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war

Ksenia Karelina freed in prisoner swap: Life was going fine for Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballerina, model and spa worker, till she landed in Russia to visit family last year. She was sentenced to 12 years and sent to a Russian jail after 'pleading guilty' to treason. Her crime? Donating around $52 for a charity that was helping the Ukrainians fighting the Russian invasion of their country. On Thursday night (Apr 10) she landed back in the US as part of a prisoner swap deal, ending her year-long ordeal.
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Ksenia, a beautiful ballerina held for over a year in Russia is on our 🇺🇸 plane en route home! Thank you&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>! And the A team <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveWitkoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteveWitkoff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SecRubio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecRubio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CIADirector?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CIADirector</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWaltz47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWaltz47</a> 🇺🇸💪 <a href="https://t.co/v5zRLPksBn">https://t.co/v5zRLPksBn</a> <a href="https://t.co/8SaNIGYIoz">pic.twitter.com/8SaNIGYIoz</a>
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The prisoner exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates and took place in Abu Dhabi, where she was exchanged for German-Russian Arthur Petrov.
Karelina arrived in Los Angeles, where she has family, on Thursday night. She was hugged and greeted by family upon her return.
"Today, the United States welcomes the return of American-Russian ballerina Ksenia Karelina who was sentenced by a Russian court to a penal colony for 12 years after authorities discovered she had donated to a Ukrainian charity," &nbsp;National Security Advisor Mike Waltz shared on X.
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"President Trump and his administration continue to work around the clock to ensure Americans detained abroad are returned home to their families," he added.
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<h2>The curious case of Ksenia Karelina: Who is she, what happened to her?</h2>
The US had called the case against Karelina "absolutely ludicrous."
Ksenia Karelina is a 32-year-old who had emigrated to the US in 2012 and became a naturalised citizen in 2021.
The Los Angeles based woman was visiting her family in Russia when she was held for "petty hooliganism".&nbsp;&nbsp;
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That led to a cascading of events: Russia&rsquo;s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused her of being a US spy. According to FSB, she was 'collecting funds' for a group that was supplying material support to Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;Charged with treason and sentenced to 12 years, Karelina was sent to a Russian penal colony.
<h2>The donation that cost Karelina dearly</h2>
On 20 February 2024, Ksenia Karelina was arrested for 'raising funds for the Ukrainian Army.'
She had sent $51.80 to a non-profit organisation Razom, based in New York, in a single money transfer.
Ranzom has been sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The transfer was made by Karelina on February 24, 2022, the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;
The FSB claimed that the money was being used for buying arms for the Ukrainian forces, a claim rejected by Ranzom.
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According to Karelina's boyfriend Chris Van Heerden, she had no idea she was in danger before travelling to Russia.&nbsp;
<h2>The trial of Ksenia Karelina</h2>
Arested from Yekaterinburg, a city in the Ural Mountains, in February 2024,&nbsp;Karelina was put to trial on 20 June 2024 and pleaded guilty in August.
Videos at the time showed her being blindfolded, handcuffed and being taken to courts. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-spending-two-days-at-london-high-court-prince-harry-makes-surprise-visit-to-ukraine-8950420">After spending two days at London high court, Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine</a>
The courts of Sverdlovsk and Yekaterinburg sentenced her to 12 years in prison.
Interestingly, Judge Andrei Mineev who ruled against Karelina, had also sentenced American Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
<h2>How did Ksenia Karelina escape from Russia?</h2>
Karelina was released by Russia as part of a prisoner deal in exchange for German-Russian citizen Arthur Petrov.
Petrov was held in Cyprus in 2023 &nbsp;at the request of the US over alleged export of sensitive microelectronics. He was then extradited to the US in 2024.
Charges against him included export control violations, smuggling, wire fraud and money laundering.

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballerina, model and spa worker,  was sentenced to 12 years for treason. Her crime? Donating around $52 to a charity. World Trending

Ksenia Karelina freed in prisoner swap: Life was going fine for Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballerina, model and spa worker, till she landed in Russia to visit family last year. She was sentenced to 12 years and sent to a Russian jail after 'pleading guilty' to treason. Her crime? Donating around $52 for a charity that was helping the Ukrainians fighting the Russian invasion of their country. On Thursday night (Apr 10) she landed back in the US as part of a prisoner swap deal, ending her year-long ordeal. Ksenia, a beautiful ballerina held for over a year in Russia is on our 🇺🇸 plane en route home! Thank you @realDonaldTrump! And the A team @SteveWitkoff @SecRubio @CIADirector @MikeWaltz47 🇺🇸💪 https://t.co/v5zRLPksBn pic.twitter.com/8SaNIGYIoz — Adam Boehler (@aboehler) April 10, 2025 The prisoner exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates and took place in Abu Dhabi, where she was exchanged for German-Russian Arthur Petrov. Karelina arrived in Los Angeles, where she has family, on Thursday night. She was hugged and greeted by family upon her return. "Today, the United States welcomes the return of American-Russian ballerina Ksenia Karelina who was sentenced by a Russian court to a penal colony for 12 years after authorities discovered she had donated to a Ukrainian charity," National Security Advisor Mike Waltz shared on X. Russia and Ukraine swap 372 POWs in latest exchange, defence ministry confirms "President Trump and his administration continue to work around the clock to ensure Americans detained abroad are returned home to their families," he added. The curious case of Ksenia Karelina: Who is she, what happened to her? The US had called the case against Karelina "absolutely ludicrous." Ksenia Karelina is a 32-year-old who had emigrated to the US in 2012 and became a naturalised citizen in 2021. The Los Angeles based woman was visiting her family in Russia when she was held for "petty hooliganism". How did Russia's 'slush fund' head Kirill Dmitriev become Putin's mouthpiece to Trump? That led to a cascading of events: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused her of being a US spy. According to FSB, she was 'collecting funds' for a group that was supplying material support to Ukrainian forces. Charged with treason and sentenced to 12 years, Karelina was sent to a Russian penal colony. The donation that cost Karelina dearly On 20 February 2024, Ksenia Karelina was arrested for 'raising funds for the Ukrainian Army.' She had sent $51.80 to a non-profit organisation Razom, based in New York, in a single money transfer. Ranzom has been sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The transfer was made by Karelina on February 24, 2022, the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The FSB claimed that the money was being used for buying arms for the Ukrainian forces, a claim rejected by Ranzom. 'US-Ukraine Secret Weapon': How Kyiv, Washington planned operations against Russia at 'hidden' military HQ in Germany? According to Karelina's boyfriend Chris Van Heerden, she had no idea she was in danger before travelling to Russia. The trial of Ksenia Karelina Arested from Yekaterinburg, a city in the Ural Mountains, in February 2024, Karelina was put to trial on 20 June 2024 and pleaded guilty in August. Videos at the time showed her being blindfolded, handcuffed and being taken to courts. After spending two days at London high court, Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine The courts of Sverdlovsk and Yekaterinburg sentenced her to 12 years in prison. Interestingly, Judge Andrei Mineev who ruled against Karelina, had also sentenced American Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. How did Ksenia Karelina escape from Russia? Karelina was released by Russia as part of a prisoner deal in exchange for German-Russian citizen Arthur Petrov. Petrov was held in Cyprus in 2023 at the request of the US over alleged export of sensitive microelectronics. He was then extradited to the US in 2024. Charges against him included export control violations, smuggling, wire fraud and money laundering.

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US illegal immigration crackdown - migrants must register: Are you a non-citizen who has been living in the US for more than 30 days without proper documents? Then you must read this. Those who are in the US illegally will face fines, prosecution jail time and deportation if they do not register their details with the government, with a federal judge allowing the requirement to go into force from as early as Friday (Apr 11). &nbsp;
DHS, the US Department of Homeland Security, had requested Judge Trevor Neil McFadden, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, to enforce the already existing requirement, and he allowed it to move forward.
Even Canadians who are in the US for more than 30 days will have to register.
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Ruling against petitioners who wanted to stop the requirement, he said they did not have the locus standi in the case. McFadden did not go into the merits of the registration process.
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<h2>DHS to fully enforce registration requirement</h2>
This is being seen as yet another victory for the Trump administration in its efforts against illegal migrants.&nbsp;
DHS vowed to implement the requirement fully, with Secretary Kristi Noem saying: "President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream."&nbsp;
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"The Trump administration will enforce all our immigration laws &mdash; we will not pick and choose which laws we will enforce. We must know who is in our country for the safety and security of our homeland and all Americans," she added.
The judge's order came two months since DHS started asking illegal migrants to leave the country.
<h2>How to register with US government if you are illegally in the country</h2>
The government has a registry for this. Anybody who is aged 14 and above and living in the US without a legal status will have to register. They have to create an account on the website of US Citizenship and Immigration Services and provide their details. These details include address, fingerprints, and information on parents and guardians.
Once the details are provided, they have to carry the relevant documents on them.&nbsp;Those who do not carry the documents can be sent to jail or fined.
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This is a difficult choice for thousands of people in the US without documents. By registering, they will be exposing themselves to potential deportation. But not registering with the government will be considered a crime too. The punishment could include fines or prosecution, as per the DHS announcement made on February 25.&nbsp;
<h2>US illegal registration requirement: Is this a new regulation?</h2>
No. The US immigration laws required for a long time that non-citizens, both legal and illegal, should register with the government. But its implementation was not strict, almost non-existent till it was reintroduced after the terror attacks of 11 September, 2001.&nbsp;
At the time, a registration scheme was implemented, which targeted many Muslims. Overall, more than 13,000 people faced deportation at the time. The scheme was suspended in 2011 and dissolved in 2016.
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The first law in this regard was the Alien Registration Act of 1940, introduced amidst the World War II to keep a track on potential spies, informers and subversive activities.&nbsp;The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 is the current law governing the registration with government.
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US illegal immigration crackdown - migrants must register: Are you a non-citizen who has been living in the US for more than 30 days without proper documents? Then you must read this. Those who are in the US illegally will face fines, prosecution jail time and deportation if they do not register their details with the government, with a federal judge allowing the requirement to go into force from as early as Friday (Apr 11). DHS, the US Department of Homeland Security, had requested Judge Trevor Neil McFadden, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, to enforce the already existing requirement, and he allowed it to move forward. Even Canadians who are in the US for more than 30 days will have to register. 'Treat this like a business': ICE head wants deportations of immigrants to be like 'Amazon Prime, but with human beings' Ruling against petitioners who wanted to stop the requirement, he said they did not have the locus standi in the case. McFadden did not go into the merits of the registration process. DHS to fully enforce registration requirement This is being seen as yet another victory for the Trump administration in its efforts against illegal migrants. DHS vowed to implement the requirement fully, with Secretary Kristi Noem saying: "President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream." Trump administration terminates legal status for 500,000 immigrants "The Trump administration will enforce all our immigration laws — we will not pick and choose which laws we will enforce. We must know who is in our country for the safety and security of our homeland and all Americans," she added. The judge's order came two months since DHS started asking illegal migrants to leave the country. How to register with US government if you are illegally in the country The government has a registry for this. Anybody who is aged 14 and above and living in the US without a legal status will have to register. They have to create an account on the website of US Citizenship and Immigration Services and provide their details. These details include address, fingerprints, and information on parents and guardians. Once the details are provided, they have to carry the relevant documents on them. Those who do not carry the documents can be sent to jail or fined. White House, green cards, red signals: New Trump card against immigrants involves legal stalking that violates US law This is a difficult choice for thousands of people in the US without documents. By registering, they will be exposing themselves to potential deportation. But not registering with the government will be considered a crime too. The punishment could include fines or prosecution, as per the DHS announcement made on February 25. US illegal registration requirement: Is this a new regulation? No. The US immigration laws required for a long time that non-citizens, both legal and illegal, should register with the government. But its implementation was not strict, almost non-existent till it was reintroduced after the terror attacks of 11 September, 2001. At the time, a registration scheme was implemented, which targeted many Muslims. Overall, more than 13,000 people faced deportation at the time. The scheme was suspended in 2011 and dissolved in 2016. US deports fourth batch of 12 illegal Indian immigrants via Panama, aircraft lands in Delhi The first law in this regard was the Alien Registration Act of 1940, introduced amidst the World War II to keep a track on potential spies, informers and subversive activities. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 is the current law governing the registration with government.

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Tahawwur Rana brought to India- How Mumbai terror attack happened: When Mumbai terror attack unfolded in 2008, the magnitude and planning behind it became apparent only days later. The 26/11 attack, referring to the date of 26 November, was not a single attack but a days-long, well-planned and coordinated terrorist 'event' by 10 young men well-trained, indoctrinated, and handled from Pakistan. The Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar e Taiba (LeT)&nbsp; designed the attack in order to shake India to the core. From the ashes of that dastardly attack emerged India's National Investigation Agency or NIA. Further investigations into the 2008 Mumbai terror attack led to the death sentence for Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist caught alive. Tahawwur Rana, one of the masterminds of the attack, has been brought back from the US to India on Thursday (Apr 10) as I write this, to face the weight of Indian justice after evading it for nearly two decades.
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<h2>Rana's return is part of India's new, more muscular approach to terrorism</h2>
Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian doctor, has pulled all stops to evade extradition to India. India vehemently pursued its case, till the US Supreme Court finally rejected all his desperate pleas, and he was put on a plane to Delhi.
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Rana's extradition is one of the final chapters in the sense of closure for India in dealing with perhaps the most dramatic terrorist attacks on its soil.&nbsp;
For those who don't remember, it's important to know what happened in Mumbai on those fateful days.
Because India should never forget.
<h2>How the Mumbai terror attacks unfolded</h2>
The Mumbai terror attack lasted four days from 26 to 29 November 2008, and consisted of at least 12 shootings, bombings, wayside murders and hostage-taking. Sites that came under attack included Leopold Caf&eacute;, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Cama Hospital, Nariman House (also known as Chabad House housing a Jewish centre), Metro Cinema and St Xavier's College. All these were located along the seashore of Mumbai.&nbsp;At the end of the blood-curdling events, at least 175 people lay dead, including nine out of the 10 terrorists. Some of the 300 people who were injured suffered life-long damage.
On the night of November 26, the first reports emerged of random shootings by two terrorists at the Victoria Terminus railway station (later renamed Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus).&nbsp;
The choice of venue was not accidental. The station is pretty close to the seaside, where Gateway of India is located facing the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which was the main site of the terrorist mayhem for the next three days. It was teeming with foreign dignitaries, including European parliamentarians, at the time of the attack.
Sebastian D'Souza, a photo journalist who happened to be at the railway station, captured the first images of Ajmal Kasab, the terrorist who was shooting away at innocent passengers. Kasab, a Pakistani, would be hanged in 2012.&nbsp;
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After coming to Mumbai by sea, the terrorists, reportedly 10 men, had separated into different small teams.
It later emerged that they had landed on the seashore of Colaba on inflatable speedboats, after hijacking a fishing boat and killing five people on board.
Some of them moved to nearby Leopold Cafe, shooting away at pubgoers. Even today, the cafe's walls bear the bullet marks, which they haven't hidden as a tribute to those who perished and to the spirit of Mumbai.
Another target was the Jewish Centre at Nariman House, where they killed several Jews including a rabbi.
The major attack happened inside the Taj Mahal hotel for three days, where the terrorists engaged in a long gun and bomb battle with the security forces for the remaining days after taking hostages.&nbsp;Indian commandos from National Security Guard and Marine Commando Force joined the fight. The commandos were airdropped to the Taj hotel. One of them, Sandeep Unnikrishnan, made the supreme sacrifice while fighting the terrorists.&nbsp;
Throughout the attack, the terrorist were getting instructions from their Pakistani handlers through mobile phone. When it emerged that they were also taking cues from breaking news on TV feeds in the Taj Hotel, the cable connection was cut.
<h2>How the event was planned</h2>
Kasab's capture alive was perhaps the greatest breakthrough for the investigators. He sang in the jail, and it became clear as daylight that it was an attack planned from Pakistan, with the blessings and possible involvement of its spy agency, the Interservices Intelligence or ISI, and former Pakistan Army officials.&nbsp;
The terrorists were trained in camps located inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They were given blueprints of the main targets: The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Nariman House, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
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Two names stood out in the investigations into the planning: David Coleman Headley (born Daood Sayed Gilani) and his childhood friend Tahawwur Hussain Rana.&nbsp;
Headly was the one who did the recce and surveillance for the terror attack sites. Posing as a tourist, the Pakistani-American took detailed videos and photos for planning the attack and provided GPS coordinates for the attacks.
Rana, who was a Pakistani Army doctor before emigrating to Canada and doing business in the US, helped in the planning of the attack.
<h2>Political fallout of Mumbai terror attack</h2>
The terror attack was a major political challenge to the Congress, which was ruling at the Centre. It was very clear that business as usual will not be acceptable in dealing with terrorism. Shivraj Patil, who was home minister at the time, was widely criticised for changing several outfits in his public appearances even as terrorists were shooting away in Mumbai. He was soon ousted, and P Chidambaram took over as home minister. BJP, which was in the opposition at the time, vowed to fight terrorism if it came to power.
<h2>What happened to the planners of Mumbai attack?</h2>
Headly is in jail in the US. LeT leader Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the ring leader, was arrested, disappeared, and re-arrested in Pakistan. Another mastermind, Sajid Majeed Mir, was convicted in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court. &nbsp;
Many of the organisers of the attack are still at large. They include former Pakistani Army officers who trained and handled the terrorists, as well as intelligence operatives with links to ISI.&nbsp;
<h2>How India changed its approach to terrorism: From 'soft state ' to surgical strike</h2>
It was when P Chidambaram was the home minister that NIA was formed. It became the nodal agency for investigating terrorism, with vast powers.&nbsp;
After the BJP government came into power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India changed how it approached terrorism.
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The next time Pakistan-based terrorists tried their luck was in the two attacks targeting Indian security forces in Uri and Pathankot.
India was swift to respond, striking terrorist camps inside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The surgical strikes of 2016 and the subsequent dog fight between Indian and Pakistani Air Forces were a clear message, much more than a military operation.&nbsp;
It was a message to Pakistan that India will take out terrorists from their homes if it had to.
The return of Tahawwur Rana to India is the latest chapter in that firm resolve.
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Tahawwur Rana brought to India- How Mumbai terror attack happened: When Mumbai terror attack unfolded in 2008, the magnitude and planning behind it became apparent only days later. The 26/11 attack, referring to the date of 26 November, was not a single attack but a days-long, well-planned and coordinated terrorist 'event' by 10 young men well-trained, indoctrinated, and handled from Pakistan. The Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar e Taiba (LeT) designed the attack in order to shake India to the core. From the ashes of that dastardly attack emerged India's National Investigation Agency or NIA. Further investigations into the 2008 Mumbai terror attack led to the death sentence for Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist caught alive. Tahawwur Rana, one of the masterminds of the attack, has been brought back from the US to India on Thursday (Apr 10) as I write this, to face the weight of Indian justice after evading it for nearly two decades. Rana's return is part of India's new, more muscular approach to terrorism Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian doctor, has pulled all stops to evade extradition to India. India vehemently pursued its case, till the US Supreme Court finally rejected all his desperate pleas, and he was put on a plane to Delhi. Tahawwur Rana, key plotter in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case lands in India Rana's extradition is one of the final chapters in the sense of closure for India in dealing with perhaps the most dramatic terrorist attacks on its soil. For those who don't remember, it's important to know what happened in Mumbai on those fateful days. Because India should never forget. How the Mumbai terror attacks unfolded The Mumbai terror attack lasted four days from 26 to 29 November 2008, and consisted of at least 12 shootings, bombings, wayside murders and hostage-taking. Sites that came under attack included Leopold Café, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Cama Hospital, Nariman House (also known as Chabad House housing a Jewish centre), Metro Cinema and St Xavier's College. All these were located along the seashore of Mumbai. At the end of the blood-curdling events, at least 175 people lay dead, including nine out of the 10 terrorists. Some of the 300 people who were injured suffered life-long damage. On the night of November 26, the first reports emerged of random shootings by two terrorists at the Victoria Terminus railway station (later renamed Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus). The choice of venue was not accidental. The station is pretty close to the seaside, where Gateway of India is located facing the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which was the main site of the terrorist mayhem for the next three days. It was teeming with foreign dignitaries, including European parliamentarians, at the time of the attack. Sebastian D'Souza, a photo journalist who happened to be at the railway station, captured the first images of Ajmal Kasab, the terrorist who was shooting away at innocent passengers. Kasab, a Pakistani, would be hanged in 2012. Tahawwur Rana: Pakistan distances itself from 26/11 terror attack accused, says 'very clear' he's Canadian. Exploring his Pak, ISI connect After coming to Mumbai by sea, the terrorists, reportedly 10 men, had separated into different small teams. It later emerged that they had landed on the seashore of Colaba on inflatable speedboats, after hijacking a fishing boat and killing five people on board. Some of them moved to nearby Leopold Cafe, shooting away at pubgoers. Even today, the cafe's walls bear the bullet marks, which they haven't hidden as a tribute to those who perished and to the spirit of Mumbai. Another target was the Jewish Centre at Nariman House, where they killed several Jews including a rabbi. The major attack happened inside the Taj Mahal hotel for three days, where the terrorists engaged in a long gun and bomb battle with the security forces for the remaining days after taking hostages. Indian commandos from National Security Guard and Marine Commando Force joined the fight. The commandos were airdropped to the Taj hotel. One of them, Sandeep Unnikrishnan, made the supreme sacrifice while fighting the terrorists. Throughout the attack, the terrorist were getting instructions from their Pakistani handlers through mobile phone. When it emerged that they were also taking cues from breaking news on TV feeds in the Taj Hotel, the cable connection was cut. How the event was planned Kasab's capture alive was perhaps the greatest breakthrough for the investigators. He sang in the jail, and it became clear as daylight that it was an attack planned from Pakistan, with the blessings and possible involvement of its spy agency, the Interservices Intelligence or ISI, and former Pakistan Army officials. The terrorists were trained in camps located inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They were given blueprints of the main targets: The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Nariman House, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. India gets Tahawwur Rana: Who are the other accused in 26/11 case? Two names stood out in the investigations into the planning: David Coleman Headley (born Daood Sayed Gilani) and his childhood friend Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Headly was the one who did the recce and surveillance for the terror attack sites. Posing as a tourist, the Pakistani-American took detailed videos and photos for planning the attack and provided GPS coordinates for the attacks. Rana, who was a Pakistani Army doctor before emigrating to Canada and doing business in the US, helped in the planning of the attack. Political fallout of Mumbai terror attack The terror attack was a major political challenge to the Congress, which was ruling at the Centre. It was very clear that business as usual will not be acceptable in dealing with terrorism. Shivraj Patil, who was home minister at the time, was widely criticised for changing several outfits in his public appearances even as terrorists were shooting away in Mumbai. He was soon ousted, and P Chidambaram took over as home minister. BJP, which was in the opposition at the time, vowed to fight terrorism if it came to power. What happened to the planners of Mumbai attack? Headly is in jail in the US. LeT leader Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the ring leader, was arrested, disappeared, and re-arrested in Pakistan. Another mastermind, Sajid Majeed Mir, was convicted in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court. Many of the organisers of the attack are still at large. They include former Pakistani Army officers who trained and handled the terrorists, as well as intelligence operatives with links to ISI. How India changed its approach to terrorism: From 'soft state ' to surgical strike It was when P Chidambaram was the home minister that NIA was formed. It became the nodal agency for investigating terrorism, with vast powers. After the BJP government came into power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India changed how it approached terrorism. Tahawwur Rana: From 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to his extradition - A timeline | WION Explains The next time Pakistan-based terrorists tried their luck was in the two attacks targeting Indian security forces in Uri and Pathankot. India was swift to respond, striking terrorist camps inside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The surgical strikes of 2016 and the subsequent dog fight between Indian and Pakistani Air Forces were a clear message, much more than a military operation. It was a message to Pakistan that India will take out terrorists from their homes if it had to. The return of Tahawwur Rana to India is the latest chapter in that firm resolve.

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Waqf amendment issue: The amended Waqf Act has come into force in India, even as protests from the Muslim community continue against reforms of the Islamic endowment system. Vehicles and public property were burnt in protests in West Bengal, while several other states saw violence and heated debates. Petitions against the reforms are to be heard by the Supreme Court next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Waqf reform as another step towards social justice and blamed the Opposition Congress over 'minority appeasement.'
Both the Congress-led opposition and Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party are blaming each other for politicising the issue. While Waqf reforms are being portrayed by the government as progressive, those opposing it are alarmed at the provisions in the Act that allow non-Muslims to Waqf boards. The government will have a significant role in approving waqf properties that include land and buildings, which is another area of criticism.
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The issue is playing out in the courts, in parliament and state legislatures, on streets and more importantly, in the upcoming state elections up to at least 2027. Here is a look at which direction the states would go in the coming months and years on the waqf issue.
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<h2>Petitions in Supreme Court hint at politics over Waqf issue</h2>
India's Supreme Court is likely to hear on April 15 a bunch of petitions opposing the Waqf Act. The main contentions are about government interference in what's seen as essentially a religious institution, and the constitutional validity of the amended law. The government has filed a caveat, praying to the top court that its views be heard before ruling on the petitions.
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But a look at who filed the petitions clearly indicates that Waqf issue is highly politicised already, particularly in states where minority politics and appeasement play out regularly in electoral equations. Some of the petitions are filed by politicians themselves. Prominent among them are AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP Mohammad Jawed. Aam Admi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan is also among petitioners seeking to declare the bill unconstitutional. Other petitioners include Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party.&nbsp;
Besides them, there are several Islamic organisations that have moved the top court: All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind as well as Samastha Kerala Jamiatul Ulema, which is a Sunni scholars' body from Kerala.
The NGO, &nbsp;Association for the Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), is also among petitioners.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-accuses-congress-of-appeasement-politics-says-waqf-amendment-act-will-ensure-dignity-for-all-8942090"></a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/waqf-amendment-act-comes-into-force-from-april-8-govt-notification-8940253"></a>
<h2>A political gamble for BJP: Will Waqf reform pay off handsomely in elections?</h2>
The Waqf (Amendment) Act is now a keenly watched political issue. Particularly at stake are the upcoming state elections in rest of 2025 and all the way up to 2027.&nbsp;
Among them are the states where caste and religion play a key role in electoral politics, such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Bihar will see elections at the end of 2025, while Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, will vote in 2027.
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Besides these, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry are going to the polls in 2026. Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will go to elections in 2027.
But do remember that the Indian government is also pushing for a 'one-nation one-election' legislation. If that's implemented, out-of-turn elections could be declared in all states.
The Waqf reform issue will be vocalised in most of these states, particularly Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;
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The question is how much the local and national politicians of ruling BJP and the opposition would be able to capitalise on the reforms while going into elections.&nbsp;
Let me break down the demographic and political dynamics of some of these states.
<h2>Uttar Pradesh: Another term for Yogi, or a fractured verdict?</h2>
BJP's Yogi Adityanath has been going strong in Uttar Pradesh, except for the jolt the party felt during the 2024 general elections. Polarisation along religious lines, helped by Waqf Act controversies and any related violence, could help garner public sentiment in BJP's favour going into 2027.&nbsp;
The 2011 Census data showed that Hindus are nearly 80 per cent of the population, while Muslims are nearly 20 per cent. The politics of Uttar Pradesh's opposition, while advocating social justice, has always been about caste and minority appeasement. The electoral equations created by the main opposition parties - Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Congress - had created space for powerful castes and some Muslim leaders to win in key constituencies. It remains to be seen how much the leaders will be able to translate the anger in a section of the Muslim community about perceived government intervention on Waqf management. But it is clear that they will try.
<h2>Assam: A tinderbox of religious-ethnic politics</h2>
The BJP has been able to galvanise public opinion over the migration of Muslims into the northeastern state, mainly from neighbouring country Bangladesh but also from other states in India. The 2011 census data shows Hindus are a little over 61 per cent and Muslims nearly 34 per cent. But what has worried the majority community is that between 1971 and 1991, the decadal growth of Muslim population stood at nearly 78 per cent, mainly due to migration.&nbsp;
Interestingly, the state has more Muslim majority legislative assembly constituencies: 37 as opposed to 32 for Hindus. In the other 44 constituencies, different tribal groups are in the majority. It is in this vastly differing ethno-religious mosaic that the controversial Citizenship Amendment legislation and related controversies played out nearly a decade ago. BJP was able to turn public sentiment against illegal Muslim presence into votes and came into power in the state. The Waqf issue could be another major turning point in the upcoming elections that could test whether BJP can still hold on to power.
<h2>Bihar: Religion and caste have been a key aspect of its politics</h2>
Caste and religion have been a key aspect of Bihar's politics for decades. Bihar released the caste-based survey 2022, which showed that nearly 82 per cent of the population is Hindu, while nearly 18 per cent are Muslims. Communal politics plays out in several constituencies of Bihar. It would be interesting to see if the new generation of RJD leadership can capitalise on anger over Waqf amendment. The allies of the BJP in the state have gone into a tizzy, figuring out the potential political fallout. Janata Dal (United) and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) have been known to take a chunk of the Muslim votes through their social justice politics, which is seen by BJP as appeasement. Muslim anger is not going to bode well for them in the upcoming elections.
<h2>Kerala electoral politics could use Waqf as a key issue</h2>
Kerala elections will have Waqf as an issue not only because Muslims are politically influential and numerically significant in the northern districts but also because it could be used by the Leftist ruling dispensation as part of its larger social equality and secularism agenda. Kerala has a unique situation wherein both the ruling CPI-M and the main Opposition UDF led by the Congress party are both opposed to Waqf amendment. Also, remember that Kerala had some very unique court cases related to Waqf. One of them was some Christian families moving court against the declaration of their properties as Waqf property. Some of them joined the BJP in a public ceremony in Munanbam when the Waqf Bill was being debated in parliament. It is clearly indicative that Waqf is going to be a key electoral issue.&nbsp;
<h2>Tamil Nadu and West Bengal: Two CMs opposed to the centre could use Waqf to gain political mileage</h2>
While the Muslim population is only 5.86 per cent of the total population, the kind of politics shaping up in Tamil Nadu is one of revival of Dravidian movement and prominence for minorities. It should be noted that some of the first protests against Waqf happened in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, and several places in West Bengal, where violence was reported this week.&nbsp;
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared that Waqf amendment will not be implemented in her state. DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin described Waqf Act as disruptive of communal harmony and vowed to challenge it in court.&nbsp;
With a keen eye on the upcoming state elections, Stalin has been projecting himself as a challenger to the Centre, particularly on the issues of the delimitation of constituencies and the so-called 'Hindi language imposition' row. Waqf will easily become yet another issue for him to galvanise public opinion in his favour and against the BJP.&nbsp;
<h2>Waqf properties in states can influence politics</h2>
Which states have the largest share of Waqf properties might play a role in the upcoming elections.&nbsp;
As per government data, Uttar Pradesh has the largest share at 27 per cent, with 232,547 properties. &nbsp; West Bengal is among the top states, with 80,480 properties, followed by Punjab, which has 75,965. &nbsp;
In the south, Tamil Nadu is among top, with 66,092 properties, followed by Karnataka with 62,830. Kerala has 53,282 properties and Telangana has 45,682.
States with large waqf properties will obviously see controversies around ownership, registration and disputes of Waqf properties. All these could become part of state electoral politics too.
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waqf political row:  The issue will now play out in the courts, on streets and more importantly, in the upcoming state elections up to at least 2027. India News trending

Waqf amendment issue: The amended Waqf Act has come into force in India, even as protests from the Muslim community continue against reforms of the Islamic endowment system. Vehicles and public property were burnt in protests in West Bengal, while several other states saw violence and heated debates. Petitions against the reforms are to be heard by the Supreme Court next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Waqf reform as another step towards social justice and blamed the Opposition Congress over 'minority appeasement.' Both the Congress-led opposition and Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party are blaming each other for politicising the issue. While Waqf reforms are being portrayed by the government as progressive, those opposing it are alarmed at the provisions in the Act that allow non-Muslims to Waqf boards. The government will have a significant role in approving waqf properties that include land and buildings, which is another area of criticism. Chaos breaks out in Jammu and Kashmir assembly over Waqf law, NC MLAs tear bill copies- VIDEO The issue is playing out in the courts, in parliament and state legislatures, on streets and more importantly, in the upcoming state elections up to at least 2027. Here is a look at which direction the states would go in the coming months and years on the waqf issue. Petitions in Supreme Court hint at politics over Waqf issue India's Supreme Court is likely to hear on April 15 a bunch of petitions opposing the Waqf Act. The main contentions are about government interference in what's seen as essentially a religious institution, and the constitutional validity of the amended law. The government has filed a caveat, praying to the top court that its views be heard before ruling on the petitions. Waqf (Amendment) Act comes into force from April 8: Govt notification But a look at who filed the petitions clearly indicates that Waqf issue is highly politicised already, particularly in states where minority politics and appeasement play out regularly in electoral equations. Some of the petitions are filed by politicians themselves. Prominent among them are AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP Mohammad Jawed. Aam Admi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan is also among petitioners seeking to declare the bill unconstitutional. Other petitioners include Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party. Besides them, there are several Islamic organisations that have moved the top court: All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind as well as Samastha Kerala Jamiatul Ulema, which is a Sunni scholars' body from Kerala. The NGO, Association for the Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), is also among petitioners. A political gamble for BJP: Will Waqf reform pay off handsomely in elections? The Waqf (Amendment) Act is now a keenly watched political issue. Particularly at stake are the upcoming state elections in rest of 2025 and all the way up to 2027. Among them are the states where caste and religion play a key role in electoral politics, such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Bihar will see elections at the end of 2025, while Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, will vote in 2027. PM Modi accuses Congress of appeasement politics, says Waqf Amendment Act will ensure dignity for all Besides these, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry are going to the polls in 2026. Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will go to elections in 2027. But do remember that the Indian government is also pushing for a 'one-nation one-election' legislation. If that's implemented, out-of-turn elections could be declared in all states. The Waqf reform issue will be vocalised in most of these states, particularly Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Waqf (Amendment) bill 2025 The question is how much the local and national politicians of ruling BJP and the opposition would be able to capitalise on the reforms while going into elections. Let me break down the demographic and political dynamics of some of these states. Uttar Pradesh: Another term for Yogi, or a fractured verdict? BJP's Yogi Adityanath has been going strong in Uttar Pradesh, except for the jolt the party felt during the 2024 general elections. Polarisation along religious lines, helped by Waqf Act controversies and any related violence, could help garner public sentiment in BJP's favour going into 2027. The 2011 Census data showed that Hindus are nearly 80 per cent of the population, while Muslims are nearly 20 per cent. The politics of Uttar Pradesh's opposition, while advocating social justice, has always been about caste and minority appeasement. The electoral equations created by the main opposition parties - Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Congress - had created space for powerful castes and some Muslim leaders to win in key constituencies. It remains to be seen how much the leaders will be able to translate the anger in a section of the Muslim community about perceived government intervention on Waqf management. But it is clear that they will try. Assam: A tinderbox of religious-ethnic politics The BJP has been able to galvanise public opinion over the migration of Muslims into the northeastern state, mainly from neighbouring country Bangladesh but also from other states in India. The 2011 census data shows Hindus are a little over 61 per cent and Muslims nearly 34 per cent. But what has worried the majority community is that between 1971 and 1991, the decadal growth of Muslim population stood at nearly 78 per cent, mainly due to migration. Interestingly, the state has more Muslim majority legislative assembly constituencies: 37 as opposed to 32 for Hindus. In the other 44 constituencies, different tribal groups are in the majority. It is in this vastly differing ethno-religious mosaic that the controversial Citizenship Amendment legislation and related controversies played out nearly a decade ago. BJP was able to turn public sentiment against illegal Muslim presence into votes and came into power in the state. The Waqf issue could be another major turning point in the upcoming elections that could test whether BJP can still hold on to power. Bihar: Religion and caste have been a key aspect of its politics Caste and religion have been a key aspect of Bihar's politics for decades. Bihar released the caste-based survey 2022, which showed that nearly 82 per cent of the population is Hindu, while nearly 18 per cent are Muslims. Communal politics plays out in several constituencies of Bihar. It would be interesting to see if the new generation of RJD leadership can capitalise on anger over Waqf amendment. The allies of the BJP in the state have gone into a tizzy, figuring out the potential political fallout. Janata Dal (United) and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) have been known to take a chunk of the Muslim votes through their social justice politics, which is seen by BJP as appeasement. Muslim anger is not going to bode well for them in the upcoming elections. Kerala electoral politics could use Waqf as a key issue Kerala elections will have Waqf as an issue not only because Muslims are politically influential and numerically significant in the northern districts but also because it could be used by the Leftist ruling dispensation as part of its larger social equality and secularism agenda. Kerala has a unique situation wherein both the ruling CPI-M and the main Opposition UDF led by the Congress party are both opposed to Waqf amendment. Also, remember that Kerala had some very unique court cases related to Waqf. One of them was some Christian families moving court against the declaration of their properties as Waqf property. Some of them joined the BJP in a public ceremony in Munanbam when the Waqf Bill was being debated in parliament. It is clearly indicative that Waqf is going to be a key electoral issue. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal: Two CMs opposed to the centre could use Waqf to gain political mileage While the Muslim population is only 5.86 per cent of the total population, the kind of politics shaping up in Tamil Nadu is one of revival of Dravidian movement and prominence for minorities. It should be noted that some of the first protests against Waqf happened in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, and several places in West Bengal, where violence was reported this week. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared that Waqf amendment will not be implemented in her state. DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin described Waqf Act as disruptive of communal harmony and vowed to challenge it in court. With a keen eye on the upcoming state elections, Stalin has been projecting himself as a challenger to the Centre, particularly on the issues of the delimitation of constituencies and the so-called 'Hindi language imposition' row. Waqf will easily become yet another issue for him to galvanise public opinion in his favour and against the BJP. Waqf properties in states can influence politics Which states have the largest share of Waqf properties might play a role in the upcoming elections. As per government data, Uttar Pradesh has the largest share at 27 per cent, with 232,547 properties. West Bengal is among the top states, with 80,480 properties, followed by Punjab, which has 75,965. In the south, Tamil Nadu is among top, with 66,092 properties, followed by Karnataka with 62,830. Kerala has 53,282 properties and Telangana has 45,682. States with large waqf properties will obviously see controversies around ownership, registration and disputes of Waqf properties. All these could become part of state electoral politics too.

Waqf, the 'burning' issue of Indian politics: Upcoming state elections will play it, and politicians will use it. See how

The Yemen Army on Wednesday (Apr 9) &nbsp;warned Saudi Arabia not to 'get involved' in the US-led attacks on the Houthi rebels, hinting at a possible attack on its oil installations. It posted images from past strikes on Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil company by market capitalisation and production, which is within striking distance for the Houthi-led armed forces of Yemen.
The Yemen armed forces' post on X warned: "Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved &mdash; your oil will not remain.&nbsp;
"We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness."&nbsp;
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Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved &mdash; your oil will not remain. We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/K2rVZnI38j">pic.twitter.com/K2rVZnI38j</a>
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<h2>But how did Saudi reach here?&nbsp;</h2>
Saudi Arabia was trying to negotiate an exit from the military conflict in Yemen, after failing in its decade-long effort to contain the rise of the Iran-backed Houthis, who now control the capital Sanaa. That's when the October 7 attacks on Israel happened in 2023, followed by the Israeli invasion of Gaza. That stalled Saudi-Houthi peace talks.
The current surge in hostilities between the US-led Western forces and Houthi rebels, particularly in the Red Sea, came just years after Saudi Arabia failed in its brutal near-decade war against the rebels.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-temporarily-bans-visas-for-india-pakistan-bangladesh-and-11-other-countries-heres-why-8935247">Saudi Arabia temporarily bans visas for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 11 other countries - Here&rsquo;s why</a>
Currently, Riyadh's main priority is its safety, particularly of its oil facilities. But traditional military cooperation with the US appears to have forced its hand in covertly joining American forces in the region against Houthis.
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The odd thing here is that the US strikes in Yemen are a consequence of the Houthis' recent hostilities against Israel in support of Hamas, which has been fighting against Israel in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. So any Saudi support to the US is tantamount to supporting Israel.
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<h2>Saudi-led war in Yemen: From coalition to quagmire</h2>
Saudi Arabia was the lead country in a joint intervention against Houthis that started in March 2015. Riyadh supported Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the vice-president-turned president, who had asked for international help against the Houthis.
The Saudi-led coalition included United Arab Emitrates,&nbsp; Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Sudan, contributing air and ground forces.&nbsp;
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Several ground operations in the war were joined by Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
Their efforts were helped by the US, UK and France through arms sales and/or technical assistance.
 But the Saudi-led offensive failed, with Iran-backed Houthis emerging with the upper hand.
<h2>Why Saudi may not want to engage with Houthi army again</h2>
Geography is the burden for Saudi Arabia in this context: Yemen stretches most of its southern border, and Riyadh needs to protect itself permanently from cross-border attacks.
So far, Saudi Arabia has appeared to stay away from recent tensions that started when Houthis attacked Western and Israeli shipping interests in the Red Sea.
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But the Yemen armed forces' warning suggests that it has information of an involvement of Saudi military in the US efforts to target Yemen.
While there's no real evidence on whether Saudi Arabia and the US are joining hands again as indicated in the X post of Yemen army, Riyadh would think twice before doing anything like that.

Saudi vs Yemen : While there's no evidence on whether Saudi Arabia and the US are joining hands again, Riyadh would think twice before doing anything like that. World

The Yemen Army on Wednesday (Apr 9) warned Saudi Arabia not to 'get involved' in the US-led attacks on the Houthi rebels, hinting at a possible attack on its oil installations. It posted images from past strikes on Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil company by market capitalisation and production, which is within striking distance for the Houthi-led armed forces of Yemen. The Yemen armed forces' post on X warned: "Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved — your oil will not remain. "We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness." Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved — your oil will not remain. We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness.… pic.twitter.com/K2rVZnI38j — Yemen Military 🇾🇪 (@Yemenimilitary) April 8, 2025 But how did Saudi reach here? Saudi Arabia was trying to negotiate an exit from the military conflict in Yemen, after failing in its decade-long effort to contain the rise of the Iran-backed Houthis, who now control the capital Sanaa. That's when the October 7 attacks on Israel happened in 2023, followed by the Israeli invasion of Gaza. That stalled Saudi-Houthi peace talks. The current surge in hostilities between the US-led Western forces and Houthi rebels, particularly in the Red Sea, came just years after Saudi Arabia failed in its brutal near-decade war against the rebels. Saudi Arabia temporarily bans visas for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 11 other countries - Here’s why Currently, Riyadh's main priority is its safety, particularly of its oil facilities. But traditional military cooperation with the US appears to have forced its hand in covertly joining American forces in the region against Houthis. Trump vows continued strikes on Yemen's Houthis, warns Iran 'real pain is yet to come' The odd thing here is that the US strikes in Yemen are a consequence of the Houthis' recent hostilities against Israel in support of Hamas, which has been fighting against Israel in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. So any Saudi support to the US is tantamount to supporting Israel. Saudi-led war in Yemen: From coalition to quagmire Saudi Arabia was the lead country in a joint intervention against Houthis that started in March 2015. Riyadh supported Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the vice-president-turned president, who had asked for international help against the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition included United Arab Emitrates, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Sudan, contributing air and ground forces. iPhone's fault? How Atlantic editor got added in Signal's Houthi war chat - Who should be blamed: Waltz, Trump or Apple? Several ground operations in the war were joined by Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Their efforts were helped by the US, UK and France through arms sales and/or technical assistance. But the Saudi-led offensive failed, with Iran-backed Houthis emerging with the upper hand. Why Saudi may not want to engage with Houthi army again Geography is the burden for Saudi Arabia in this context: Yemen stretches most of its southern border, and Riyadh needs to protect itself permanently from cross-border attacks. So far, Saudi Arabia has appeared to stay away from recent tensions that started when Houthis attacked Western and Israeli shipping interests in the Red Sea. 'They will never sink our ships again!' Trump shares video of US airstrike on Houthis, says no attack by terror group now But the Yemen armed forces' warning suggests that it has information of an involvement of Saudi military in the US efforts to target Yemen. While there's no real evidence on whether Saudi Arabia and the US are joining hands again as indicated in the X post of Yemen army, Riyadh would think twice before doing anything like that.

'Your oil will not remain': Yemen makes direct threat to Saudi Arabia as US strikes target Houthis. Will Riyadh join war again?

Trump tariff war stock market fall and reaction updates: From Asia to Europe and the US itself, President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are causing market turmoils. Monday was the first day of the full week since his 'Liberation Day' announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2. And if the current trends continue for a few more days, the much-feared global economic recession triggered by the tariff war may have already been triggered.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want anything to go down but, sometimes, you have to take medicine to fix something,&rdquo; Trump said on board Air Force One on Sunday (Apr 6). But that medicine seems to be a bit too bitter for the markets, with even the US overnight futures trade showing a downward trend. Elsewhere, some of the stock selloff are so bad they are hitting new records.
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Here is a roundup of how various markets are reacting, at the time of writing.
<h2>India among markets hit by Trump tariff war </h2>
Indian stock market opened sharply lower on Monday. Sensex, the benchmark index of BSE crashed over 3,300 points, while NSE's Nifty went below 22,000. Various sectoral indices slumped by up to 8 per cent.
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Asian markets saw freefall, some going down by records.&nbsp;
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng went down more than 13 per cent in the worst fall of nearly 30 years.
Taiwan's benchmark TAIEX saw worst fall on record, down 9.7 per cent.
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In Japan, Nikkei was down 225 points or 7.83 per cent at closing.
Singapore's Straits Times Index fell more than 7 per cent.
In South Korea, the KOSPI was down by more than 5 per cent.
Australia's ASX 200 ended down more than 4 per cent.
<h2>European indices extend losses on 'black Monday' opening</h2>
&nbsp; European stock markets went on freefall at opening on Monday. DAX index in&nbsp;Frankfurt was the worst, going down by 10 per cent.&nbsp;
Paris was down by more than 6 per cent. London stock exchange's FTSE 100 index&nbsp;opened down by 6 per cent.&nbsp;
Amsterdam down more than 5 percent while Oslo and Milan fell over 3 per cent each at opening.
<h2>American markets feel the pressure</h2>
In the US, two days of selloff last week destroyed $6 trillion in market value.
Monday is not going to be any different, going by the futures trade.
S&amp;P500 Futures down 2.7 per cent on Sunday.&nbsp;Nasdaq-100 futures down 3.55 percent on Sunday.
<h2>China sets up trade war, other countries adopt 'fight or flight' response</h2>
China imposed a 34 per cent tariff on all US imports in a tit-for-tat response to the 34 per cent tariff by Trump. China also slapped import restrictions on critical minerals. The&nbsp;Chinese levies, which will be imposed from April 10, seek&nbsp; to bring the US 'back on to the right track of the multilateral trade system," said Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji.&nbsp;
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European Union will charge higher duties on a list of US imports that it is preparing.
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss tariffs with Trump an in-person meeting, while Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba&nbsp;is expected to dial him up tonight.
The European Union, Japan and South Korea have been slapped with tariffs ranging from 20 per cent to 25 percent.
<h2>US recession 'in 12 months'?</h2>
Analysts are predicting a Trump-induced recession in another 12 months. JPMorgan said US recession chances have risen to 60 per cent, while S&amp;P Global put the risk at 30 - 35 per cent.
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Lawrence Summers, the former treasury secretary of President Bill Clinton described Trump tariffs as&nbsp; probably 'the most damaging economic policy' of the US since World War II.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Trump tariff medicine reaction: Even the US overnight futures trade seeing downward trend. Asian stock selloff are hitting new records. World Business & Economy

Trump tariff war stock market fall and reaction updates: From Asia to Europe and the US itself, President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are causing market turmoils. Monday was the first day of the full week since his 'Liberation Day' announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2. And if the current trends continue for a few more days, the much-feared global economic recession triggered by the tariff war may have already been triggered. “I don’t want anything to go down but, sometimes, you have to take medicine to fix something,” Trump said on board Air Force One on Sunday (Apr 6). But that medicine seems to be a bit too bitter for the markets, with even the US overnight futures trade showing a downward trend. Elsewhere, some of the stock selloff are so bad they are hitting new records. EU seeks unified response to Trump tariffs, targeting USD 28 billion in US imports Here is a roundup of how various markets are reacting, at the time of writing. India among markets hit by Trump tariff war Indian stock market opened sharply lower on Monday. Sensex, the benchmark index of BSE crashed over 3,300 points, while NSE's Nifty went below 22,000. Various sectoral indices slumped by up to 8 per cent. Opinion: Why Trump’s tariffs are scaring the world like 1987 Asian markets saw freefall, some going down by records. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng went down more than 13 per cent in the worst fall of nearly 30 years. Taiwan's benchmark TAIEX saw worst fall on record, down 9.7 per cent. In Japan, Nikkei was down 225 points or 7.83 per cent at closing. Singapore's Straits Times Index fell more than 7 per cent. In South Korea, the KOSPI was down by more than 5 per cent. Australia's ASX 200 ended down more than 4 per cent. European indices extend losses on 'black Monday' opening European stock markets went on freefall at opening on Monday. DAX index in Frankfurt was the worst, going down by 10 per cent. Paris was down by more than 6 per cent. London stock exchange's FTSE 100 index opened down by 6 per cent. Amsterdam down more than 5 percent while Oslo and Milan fell over 3 per cent each at opening. American markets feel the pressure In the US, two days of selloff last week destroyed $6 trillion in market value. Monday is not going to be any different, going by the futures trade. S&P500 Futures down 2.7 per cent on Sunday. Nasdaq-100 futures down 3.55 percent on Sunday. China sets up trade war, other countries adopt 'fight or flight' response China imposed a 34 per cent tariff on all US imports in a tit-for-tat response to the 34 per cent tariff by Trump. China also slapped import restrictions on critical minerals. The Chinese levies, which will be imposed from April 10, seek to bring the US 'back on to the right track of the multilateral trade system," said Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji. Equities savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war European Union will charge higher duties on a list of US imports that it is preparing. Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss tariffs with Trump an in-person meeting, while Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to dial him up tonight. The European Union, Japan and South Korea have been slapped with tariffs ranging from 20 per cent to 25 percent. US recession 'in 12 months'? Analysts are predicting a Trump-induced recession in another 12 months. JPMorgan said US recession chances have risen to 60 per cent, while S&P Global put the risk at 30 - 35 per cent. China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war' Lawrence Summers, the former treasury secretary of President Bill Clinton described Trump tariffs as probably 'the most damaging economic policy' of the US since World War II. (With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump has been talking about a possible third term as US president for some time. While it's a Herculean task, he would inadvertently open up a political pandora's box if he succeeds. Inside that box could be a Democrat former president with whom he never had a direct contest: Barack Obama.
Trump, who said he was &ldquo;not joking&rdquo; about serving a third term, also indicated he would 'love' a possible matchup with Obama in 2028.
He might have some legal loopholes that could allow him to serve a third term, but has been ambivalent about exploring those options. So all these are in the realm of possibilities and speculations right now. But let's still look at what could happen, because politics is the art of the possible, isn't it?&nbsp;
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<h2>Really, is a third term possible for Trump? What will he have to do for it?</h2>
Two-term limits were not etched in the Constitution but were an unwritten rule and practice in the US. One must note that George Washington, the first president of the US, had refused to serve a third term in 1796.
The need was felt to limit presidential terms to four years after Franklin D Roosevelt served as president from 1933 to 1945. Though these unprecedented four terms were partly due to the exigencies of World War II, term limits were introduced through a constitutional amendment. &nbsp;
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The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified on 27 February 1951, limited the presidential term to two four-year periods.&nbsp;
Also, a vice president who has served as president due to the death or resignation of a president can be elected as president only twice. In other words, it can be two years as a successor (vice president taking up presidential duties) plus two full terms as president (if elected). This combination of successor plus two elected terms as president adds up to a total of 10 years, and is the maximum allowed under the Constitution.
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This is where Trump could have a loophole. He can potentially make his current deputy JD Vance run for president in 2028, with him in the ticket as vice president. If elected, Vance could resign and allow Trump to become president using the succession route.
But there's still a problem: the 12th Amendment of the US Constitution. That amendment states that a person who is constitutionally ineligible to the office of president can't run for vice president. So the 22nd Amendment prohibits Trump from running for a third term as president and by extension, that ineligibility prevents him from contesting as a vice presidential candidate too.
The third route is based on the line of succession: the US House speaker is the third in line, and if Trump can become the House speaker and make both the president and vice president resign, then he has a chance of becoming president.
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All this is complicated, and the straightforward path would be by repealing the 22nd Amendment itself. That's easier said than done.&nbsp;
Repealing an amendment would require a two-thirds majority of both House and Senate or two-thirds approval from all state-level legislatures and ratification by three-fourths of 50 states in a constitutional convention, last used 33 years ago.&nbsp;
<h2>How Trump seeking a third term also opens up another race for Obama</h2>
If Trump indeed manages to amend the relevant laws to contest for a third term, that would open up chances for Obama to fight again.&nbsp;That is most likely to be a recipe for disaster for the Republican.
Let me explain.
The Obama camp in the Democrat party has already made noises about bringing back the former president for another term. Social media was awash with memes and reactions, saying that if Trump can come back for a third term, so can Obama.
<h2>Why Obama's Hamilton College appearance is significant</h2>
Amid this, Obama himself made his first major direct comments against the Trump administration.
"Imagine if&nbsp; I had done any of these", he said, referring to Trump's recent actions, to claps and cheers from the Hamilton College crowd this past week.
"It&rsquo;s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me or a whole bunch of my predecessors,&rdquo; he added for good measure.
Obama's Hamilton College remarks, by all appearances, was a staged event. Former presidents do not speak in colleges that often. This was the first major appearance of a big politician outside of convocation speeches in Hamilton College. It's largely a Democrat-leaning institution, so the choice of venue appears to be deliberate. Obama was essentially speaking to the converted: a crowd enamoured of him already.&nbsp;
<h2>Obama's third term was something many Americans wished</h2>
Back when Obama ended his second consecutive term, many supporters missed him. Some of them went to social media and asked him to stay, even though they knew it was constitutionally impossible.
Obama himself had said he would have won the 2016 election if it was possible to contest. He was speaking on a podcast with his former advisor David Axelrod.
But let us move speculation aside and look at reality.&nbsp;
<h2>Even if Obama won't be contesting, he will be very much in the race of 2028 because...</h2>
After the debacle of 2024, Democrats are still picking up the pieces and recouping. The damage done to the party through its directionless campaign is still being addressed. Joe Biden was pushed out of the race by Democrat bigwigs, to bring in then-Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. Now, the party is in the process of naming a new leader, and none of the current contestants are popular or familiar faces.
Democratic Party is a combination of all kinds of left-leaning politicians, extending from extreme left to moderates and centrists. Neither Biden nor Harris was able to bring all of these constituencies under singular leadership. Barack Obama has the potential to change that.
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There is a good chance that the Democratic party, in dire need of such a unifying leadership face, could rally behind Obama. As for the Democratic party, the Chicago wing is among the most effective political machines, with operatives like Axelrod and Rahm Emannuel who can still pack a punch. Chicago is Obama's base, and he would direct the future course of action for the party, with or without taking a formal official post. The brutal Chicago Democrat machine can bring back various factions of the Democrats under one ideological roof, led by an elder statesman like Obama.
Democrats have the tough task of bringing back the key voter bases it appears to have lost: Blacks, Hispanics, Muslims and other minorities, as well as women. Obama's past policies are likely to make him a more suitable leader in the eyes of the LGBTQ+ community, which is numerically insignificant but politically influential.&nbsp; So the Hamliton College event can be seen as the first of such efforts by the Democratic party to reach out to its constituents, not just as a friendly banter at a random educational institution by Obama.
<h2>Can Michelle Obama divorce rumours dent Barack Obama's popularity?</h2>
While his charisma and political acumen still attract fans, Obama has had a rough patch lately when it comes to reports about his married life. His banter with Trump after his election reportedly did not go down well with Michelle, who also broke protocol and missed the Trump inauguration. Rumour mills worked overtime to report on problems in the Obamas marriage, even hinting at splitsville.
At the Hamilton College appearance, Obama himself addressed it.
&ldquo;I was in a deep deficit with my wife,&rdquo; he told&nbsp; Hamilton College President Steven Tepper, adding, "I have been trying to dig myself out of that hole by doing occasionally fun things.&rdquo;
A divorce, or even continuing rumours about it, can become a deficit for Obama if he campaigns for 2028 either as a candidate or as a supporter.
Americans still have this Utopian view of the First Family being a 'model family'. In American politics, being an ideal couple is political capital.&nbsp; That's probably the reason why Obama made the public remarks about an issue that he's well aware has been making the rounds of newshours for some time. One way or the other, one thing is for sure: Hamilton College will not be an one-off event for Barack Obama. He will be back, from the mid-term elections onwards and very much into the 2028 presidential elections. Whether he will be on the ballot, will depend on Trump's manoeuvres for a third term. Under the current circumstances, Trump is best advised NOT to go that route.&nbsp;
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The Obama camp in the Democrat party has already made noises about bringing back the former president for another term. Can he take on Donald Trump? World Trending

Donald Trump has been talking about a possible third term as US president for some time. While it's a Herculean task, he would inadvertently open up a political pandora's box if he succeeds. Inside that box could be a Democrat former president with whom he never had a direct contest: Barack Obama. Trump, who said he was “not joking” about serving a third term, also indicated he would 'love' a possible matchup with Obama in 2028. He might have some legal loopholes that could allow him to serve a third term, but has been ambivalent about exploring those options. So all these are in the realm of possibilities and speculations right now. But let's still look at what could happen, because politics is the art of the possible, isn't it? Really, is a third term possible for Trump? What will he have to do for it? Two-term limits were not etched in the Constitution but were an unwritten rule and practice in the US. One must note that George Washington, the first president of the US, had refused to serve a third term in 1796. The need was felt to limit presidential terms to four years after Franklin D Roosevelt served as president from 1933 to 1945. Though these unprecedented four terms were partly due to the exigencies of World War II, term limits were introduced through a constitutional amendment. Barack Obama accepts presidency affected his relationship with wife Michelle: 'Was in a deep deficit' The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified on 27 February 1951, limited the presidential term to two four-year periods. Also, a vice president who has served as president due to the death or resignation of a president can be elected as president only twice. In other words, it can be two years as a successor (vice president taking up presidential duties) plus two full terms as president (if elected). This combination of successor plus two elected terms as president adds up to a total of 10 years, and is the maximum allowed under the Constitution. 'Mop the floor with this piece of s**t': Obama aides say former president should run against Trump for next term This is where Trump could have a loophole. He can potentially make his current deputy JD Vance run for president in 2028, with him in the ticket as vice president. If elected, Vance could resign and allow Trump to become president using the succession route. But there's still a problem: the 12th Amendment of the US Constitution. That amendment states that a person who is constitutionally ineligible to the office of president can't run for vice president. So the 22nd Amendment prohibits Trump from running for a third term as president and by extension, that ineligibility prevents him from contesting as a vice presidential candidate too. The third route is based on the line of succession: the US House speaker is the third in line, and if Trump can become the House speaker and make both the president and vice president resign, then he has a chance of becoming president. ‘Didn't have faith in her’: Obama worked against Kamala Harris in US elections, book reveals All this is complicated, and the straightforward path would be by repealing the 22nd Amendment itself. That's easier said than done. Repealing an amendment would require a two-thirds majority of both House and Senate or two-thirds approval from all state-level legislatures and ratification by three-fourths of 50 states in a constitutional convention, last used 33 years ago. How Trump seeking a third term also opens up another race for Obama If Trump indeed manages to amend the relevant laws to contest for a third term, that would open up chances for Obama to fight again. That is most likely to be a recipe for disaster for the Republican. Let me explain. The Obama camp in the Democrat party has already made noises about bringing back the former president for another term. Social media was awash with memes and reactions, saying that if Trump can come back for a third term, so can Obama. Why Obama's Hamilton College appearance is significant Amid this, Obama himself made his first major direct comments against the Trump administration. "Imagine if I had done any of these", he said, referring to Trump's recent actions, to claps and cheers from the Hamilton College crowd this past week. "It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me or a whole bunch of my predecessors,” he added for good measure. Obama's Hamilton College remarks, by all appearances, was a staged event. Former presidents do not speak in colleges that often. This was the first major appearance of a big politician outside of convocation speeches in Hamilton College. It's largely a Democrat-leaning institution, so the choice of venue appears to be deliberate. Obama was essentially speaking to the converted: a crowd enamoured of him already. Obama's third term was something many Americans wished Back when Obama ended his second consecutive term, many supporters missed him. Some of them went to social media and asked him to stay, even though they knew it was constitutionally impossible. Obama himself had said he would have won the 2016 election if it was possible to contest. He was speaking on a podcast with his former advisor David Axelrod. But let us move speculation aside and look at reality. Even if Obama won't be contesting, he will be very much in the race of 2028 because... After the debacle of 2024, Democrats are still picking up the pieces and recouping. The damage done to the party through its directionless campaign is still being addressed. Joe Biden was pushed out of the race by Democrat bigwigs, to bring in then-Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. Now, the party is in the process of naming a new leader, and none of the current contestants are popular or familiar faces. Democratic Party is a combination of all kinds of left-leaning politicians, extending from extreme left to moderates and centrists. Neither Biden nor Harris was able to bring all of these constituencies under singular leadership. Barack Obama has the potential to change that. 'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’ There is a good chance that the Democratic party, in dire need of such a unifying leadership face, could rally behind Obama. As for the Democratic party, the Chicago wing is among the most effective political machines, with operatives like Axelrod and Rahm Emannuel who can still pack a punch. Chicago is Obama's base, and he would direct the future course of action for the party, with or without taking a formal official post. The brutal Chicago Democrat machine can bring back various factions of the Democrats under one ideological roof, led by an elder statesman like Obama. Democrats have the tough task of bringing back the key voter bases it appears to have lost: Blacks, Hispanics, Muslims and other minorities, as well as women. Obama's past policies are likely to make him a more suitable leader in the eyes of the LGBTQ+ community, which is numerically insignificant but politically influential. So the Hamliton College event can be seen as the first of such efforts by the Democratic party to reach out to its constituents, not just as a friendly banter at a random educational institution by Obama. Can Michelle Obama divorce rumours dent Barack Obama's popularity? While his charisma and political acumen still attract fans, Obama has had a rough patch lately when it comes to reports about his married life. His banter with Trump after his election reportedly did not go down well with Michelle, who also broke protocol and missed the Trump inauguration. Rumour mills worked overtime to report on problems in the Obamas marriage, even hinting at splitsville. At the Hamilton College appearance, Obama himself addressed it. “I was in a deep deficit with my wife,” he told Hamilton College President Steven Tepper, adding, "I have been trying to dig myself out of that hole by doing occasionally fun things.” A divorce, or even continuing rumours about it, can become a deficit for Obama if he campaigns for 2028 either as a candidate or as a supporter. Americans still have this Utopian view of the First Family being a 'model family'. In American politics, being an ideal couple is political capital. That's probably the reason why Obama made the public remarks about an issue that he's well aware has been making the rounds of newshours for some time. One way or the other, one thing is for sure: Hamilton College will not be an one-off event for Barack Obama. He will be back, from the mid-term elections onwards and very much into the 2028 presidential elections. Whether he will be on the ballot, will depend on Trump's manoeuvres for a third term. Under the current circumstances, Trump is best advised NOT to go that route.

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