Jayanagar: Recounting ends, Congress candidate Soumya Reddy losses to BJP’s Ramamurthy
Bengaluru: As the recounting of votes for jayanagar assembly constituency has been completed, BJP's Ramamurthy has emerged as the winner. Meanwhile, Congress Candidate Sowmya Reddy who was termed the winner earlier lost after recounting by a margin of 16 votes.
The counting of votes was held at SSMRV College in Jayanagar and an official announcement in this regard was made by the election officials.
Amidst a tight race for the triumph, and constant political drama at the counting center, Congress had to lose one seat from its account of 136 seats taking the count to 135. The recounting took place after the BJP candidate from the constituency appealed to the election body, in contrast Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar staged a protest in front of the ECI officials.
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China urges India to join forces against U.S. tariffs amid growing trade tensions
New Delhi: The Chinese Embassy in India has called for solidarity between China and India in the face of escalating trade tensions triggered by the United States’ recent tariff hike.
On 8 April 2025, Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy, highlighted the mutual benefits of China-India trade ties and encouraged both nations to work together to address the challenges posed by the U.S. administration’s tariff policy.
On 2 April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with higher rates for selected countries. As a result, China now faces a cumulative tariff of 54% on its exports to the U.S., while India is subject to a 26% tariff. The move, intended to address trade imbalances, has caused ripples across the global economy.
In response, China has announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. goods, effective from 10 April 2025. President Trump has warned of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports unless Beijing retracts its retaliatory measures.
The embassy’s appeal for unity comes as Beijing seeks to build alliances amid increasing trade friction with Washington. However, experts remain sceptical about the possibility of deeper China-India cooperation due to longstanding political and strategic differences between the two neighbours.
