Ian Hecox

US President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on imports from Mexico and China, aiming to protect American workers. Global stock markets tumble, business leaders warn of higher consumer costs, and affected countries retaliate with counter-measures. Trump defends the action as necessary for long-term economic benefits.

The metro system has expanded rapidly since 2014 – from 248 km across 5 cities a decade ago to 1,000 km across 21 cities today

In Green Park, YouTube influencer Meghnad S launched his first offline political campaign, emphasizing the importance of hyper-local leadership. His campaign, marked by a QR code linking to his YouTube channel, aims to bring practical solutions to Malviya Nagar's issues and revitalize the sense of neighborhood.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, celebrated excellence in music and raised funds for wildfire relief in Southern California. Kendrick Lamar dominated the night with multiple wins, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for 'Not Like Us'. Beyoncé set a new record for the most nominations, winning Best Country Album for 'Cowboy Carter'. Notable winners included Charli XCX, Post Malone, and Billie Eilish, with several categories recognizing diverse genres and performances.

Education authorities have held a government school in Bareilly accountable for denying a sanitary pad to a Class 11 student during her examination. Despite waiting for over an hour, the student was sent home bleeding through her clothes when the principal didn't provide the necessary menstrual hygiene support. An inquiry confirmed the school's negligence.

The government often speaks of the need to expand the tax base. But raising the tax exemption limit from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh will contract the tax base substantially

Shein has returned to the Indian market through a new app launched by Reliance Retail, focusing on local manufacturing and strict data sovereignty. The move comes as Shein plans a potential London stock market listing and faces increased regulatory scrutiny in Europe.

Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, and Eru Matsumoto won Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for 'Triveni' at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Tandon, donning a silk salwar suit, represented her Indian roots. She expressed gratitude, attributing their success to the support of many, aiming to resonate peace and healing through their music.

India crushed England by 150 runs to win the T20I series 4-1 at Wankhede Stadium. Actor Aamir Khan shared his memorable matches, notably the 2011 World Cup final and Sachin Tendulkar's retirement match. Khan also praised the Indian women's U-19 team for their ICC World Cup victory, expressing pride in their achievement.