Headlines of the Day 12-4-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

China imposes 125% tariff on U.S. goodsThe Hindu(Page1 )
GS2/IR
India’s Industrial output growth slows to a six-month low of 2.9% in February: Ministry


The Hindu(Page1 )

GS3(Economy )


Karnataka Cabinet finally accepts caste census report; discussion at next meeting
The Hindu(Page2)

GS2(Governance)
6.84 lakh families under lens in Haryana for giving ‘false’ info to avail of BPL, AAY benefitsThe Hindu(Page2)

GS2(Governance)

Odisha launches unified health coverage scheme for 3.46 cr. people

The Hindu(Page4)GS2(Governance )
‘Trade wars benefit no one; we believe in power of open markets, free and fair competition, a level playing field’The Hindu(Page5)GS3(Economy )
DRDO does release trials of long-range glide bombThe Hindu(Page5)GS3(Defence )
Indian EVMs not connected to Internet or Wi-Fi, says EC after U.S. official’s comments
The Hindu(Page5)

GS2(Governance )
The Beijing India Report as milestone and opportunityThe HinduPage 6)


GS3(Environment)

Giving shape to the university of the futureThe HinduPage 6)GS2(Governance)

Caught in a cyber snare




The HinduPage 9)
GS3(Cyber Security)





Children subjected to rape, sexual violence in DR Congo, says UN

The HinduPage 12)
GS1(Places)
Iran seeks ‘real and fair’ deal in nuclear discussions with U.S.The HinduPage 12)
GS2(IR)
India keen on interim trade deal with US in pause periodIndian Express(Page 1)GS2(IR)
Supreme Court sets timeframe for President on referred Bills: Decide in 3 months



Indian Express(Page 1)


GS2(Governance)
Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Kavach 5.0 system to increase Mumbai local services by 30%

Indian Express(Page 5)


GS2(Governance)

Neutral conditions to prevail in Pacific Ocean till October: US weather monitor


Indian Express(Page 6)
GS1(Geography)




India natural economic partner, key to stability in Indo-Pacific region, says Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani
Indian Express(Page 8)


GS2(IR)



MGNREGS demand down from pandemic peak, but 85 lakh more families availed of scheme last fiscal than pre-CovidIndian Express(Page 8)

GS2(Governance)


Trump’s tariffs and a tale of three human-made global shocks
US dollar’s fall: Why this is Donald Trump’s Liz Truss moment
Indian Express(Page 13)


Indian Express(Page 13)
GS3(Economy)


GS3(Economy)
The Bill to end Optional Practical Training program in US, how it may impact international studentsIndian Express (Page 13)GS2(IR)
India’s second 1991 moment


Indian Express (Page 14)GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)


The right way to study AIIndian Express (Page 15) GS3(Science and Tech)

Plastic Parks in IndiaPIBGS3(Environment)


Indian Silk
PIBGS3(Economy)




NITI Aayog launches a Report on “Automotive Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”

PIBGS3(Economy)
Mauritius becomes first African country to sign ISA’s Country Partnership FrameworkAirGS3(Environment