Hello Readers! Through this news wrap, we present the top developments of the day.
Today's rundown includes US' decision to impose 25 percent tariff on countries buying oil from Venezuela. In National, comedian Kunal Kamra said that he will cooperate with the police but not apologise.
US: Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Countries Buying Venezuelan Oil | India To Get Affected?
Alongside new tariffs on Venezuela itself, US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on imports from countries purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela.
Taking it to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced that Venezuela has been “very hostile” to the US and countries purchasing oil from it will be forced to pay the tariff on all their trade to the US starting April 2.
Will Cooperate With Police... Will Not Apologise', Says Kunal Kamra On Studio Vandalism
Kunal Kamra has condemned the vandalism at The Habitat Studio in Mumbai, where Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister supporters protested against his jokes about Shinde.
In a statement posted on Instagram account late Monday night, Kamra said those who are busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it will all go to his voicemail, where he will be made to listen to "the same song" that they hate.
South Korea Wildfire: At Least 4 Dead, Hundreds Forced To Flee Homes As Raging Fire Burns Southeastern Region
At least four people including three firefighters were killed while hundreds of others were forced to flee homes as deadly wildfires further advanced across South Korea on Monday. Given the current situation, apart from Sancheong, the authorities designated three more counties as 'special disaster zones'.
The raging wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea have already caused widespread destruction. It has been reported that the wildfires, which are considered the largest in the region, have burnt over 36,300 acres of land in the past five days. According to a report by Moneycontrol, over 30 wildfires have reportedly erupted across the country, fueled by strong, dry winds.
Disha Salian Death Case: Aaditya Thackeray, Ex-Top Cop Named In New Complaint
Disha's father filed a written complaint with the police commissioner and joint commissioner on March 25, accusing former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray, several officials, and Bollywood actors of being involved in her death in 2020.
The complaint, submitted by Salian's father's lawyer, claims that Aaditya Thackeray was involved in a suspected cover-up.
Samay Raina Apologises For India's Got Latent Controversy
Comedian Samay Raina has expressed his regrets regarding the remarks made on his show India's Got Latent. Appearing before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, Raina issued an apology for the remarks made on his YouTube show and assured that such a recurrence would not take place.
According to reports, Raina "admitted his mistake and apologised for whatever happened during the show" in a statement to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell.
