Monday Mayhem In Global Stock Markets: Japan’s Nikkei 225 Hits Circuit, Hang Seng Down 10%

Global markets are in turmoil as U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans trigger a massive selloff across Asia. Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunged nearly 8%, Taiwan’s Taiex dropped 9.8%, and trading in Japanese futures was halted after circuit breakers were hit.

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Here's a look at the number and amount of donations declared by national parties for FY 2023-24:

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Petrol price hike | The central government has increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹2 each, a circular from the Ministry of Finance said. ⛽️

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Breaking News | LPG prices are set to rise by ₹50 per cylinder from tomorrow morning, for both the Ujjwala & Non-Ujjwala schemes users, according to an official notification.

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🚨 Saudi Arabia Visa | Saudi Arabia is reportedly restricting visa issuance for citizens of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, & India, though official confirmation is pending. ✈️

Find out all the details about the Umrah visa, who’s eligible, & how to apply from India: https://www.read.ht/Sgpt

Olympic boxing champion Mary Kom faces marital turmoil amid rumors of an affair and tensions from her husband's failed political bid. 🥊

With the couple living apart, is this the end of their inspiring love story?

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Virat Kohli reached the magic landmark of 13,000 runs during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's game against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. 🏏 💯

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📉 WATCH | US stock indices plunged on Monday due to concerns over President Trump's tariffs, sparking a global market rout, including in India.

In an interview with Mint's Abhishek Singh, Karan Aggarwal, CFA of Elevar shares bold predictions on whether Monday's crash marks the start of further declines.

Watch the full video 🎦 🔽
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85VKCOSq-w

US stock markets briefly recovered before falling again on April 7 due to a "fake news" report claiming Trump was considering a 90-day pause on US tariffs.

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Fear stalks street show | India mulls replacing older SIMs over Chinese chip concerns | Startups to stardom, founders ride success | Turtlemint taps four bankers for IPO of up to $250 mn

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PBKS vs CSK: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, pitch report, weather forecast and more

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💸📉 Asia’s richest billionaires, including Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, others cumulatively lost nearly $46 billion on India's ‘Black Monday' on April 7, as markets across the region continued to fall in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.

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Microsoft has terminated two employees, including Vaniya Agrawal, for disrupting its 50th-anniversary event. Ibtihal Aboussad interrupted a speech, while Agrawal interrupted a Q&A session.

She pointed to reports claiming that Microsoft Azure and AI technologies are used in Israel’s military operations and surveillance, and added, “our work is fueling this genocide.''

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The Nifty 50 index today opened upside at 22,446 and touched an intraday high of 22,577 within a few minutes of the Opening Bell.

According to stock market experts, the Indian stock market is rallying after Donald Trump's claim that countries are ready to negotiate on tariffs, which may ease trade war tensions.

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🥜A giant 10-foot peanut at CyberHub, part of a company's campaign, humorously highlights disappointing salary hikes. The viral installation resonates with professionals, sparking online discussions.😆

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WATCH | Warren Buffett is the only billionaire to see gains during the US stock market downturn following Trump's tariff announcement, while other top billionaires, including Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Gates, saw their wealth decline. 📉

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50L_N8AfaE4

Indian entrepreneur Shruti Chaturvedi alleged she was detained for 8 hours at a US airport, frisked by a male officer, and denied a phone call - all over a power bank found in her handbag.

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Kunal Kamra issued a new statement to BookMyShow after his removal from the list of artists on the platform. He has urged the platform to either not delist him or provide him with details of his solo shows.

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#MintMarkets | Sensex jumps 1,000 points; investors earn ₹8 lakh crore. 📈

Here are the 10 key highlights of Indian stock market today 💰 👇
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#MintMarkets | Dividend stocks can provide additional income through dividends, making them attractive investments.

Here's a look at small-cap stocks with the highest dividend yields 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/dividend-stocks-these-5-small-cap-stocks-have-higher-yields-than-bank-fd-ppf-interest-rate-11744110003858.html

Under the new guidelines, Umrah visas, business visit visas and family visit visas have been suspended. The Saudi Arabia visa ban will stay in place until the end of the Hajj pilgrimage in June. ✈️

Full list of countries facing Saudi Arabia visa ban 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/saudi-arabia-bans-visas-for-14-countries-including-india-full-list-date-reason-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-hajj-11743956119593.html