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Asian stock markets experienced a downturn on Friday, March 28, 2025, as investors digested the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs on auto imports. The uncertainty surrounding these tariffs, coupled with concerns about their potential impact on global trade, led to a decline in investor confidence.

Asian markets rallied on Friday, shrugging off another decline on Wall Street, with Chinese markets gaining after state-run banks were ordered to boost consumer spending. Meanwhile, Wall Street experienced a deepening sell-off on Thursday, as President Trump's escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record high from last month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on March 30th, 2023, brought a wave of development projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore, spanning various sectors like power, energy, rail, road, education, and housing. These projects are expected to significantly boost the state's infrastructure, connectivity, and overall economic growth.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, addressing a gathering on the occasion of Navreh, the Kashmiri Pandit new year, reiterated the central government's unwavering commitment to facilitating the safe and dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland. He acknowledged the need for a collective effort and highlighted the ongoing initiatives aimed at creating a conducive environment for their return.

Poonch Police, in collaboration with the Revenue Department, attached the immovable properties of Manzoor Ahemed, a resident of Gagrian who absconded to Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 1993 after being declared a proclaimed offender for promoting terrorism. This action was taken as per the court's directions.