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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 1st of April and here are the headlines.

Domestic Stock Market Crashes Ahead of Trump's Tariff Announcement
On Tuesday, Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline due to massive selling, driven by uncertainty over the upcoming US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs set to be implemented on April 2. The BSE Sensex plunged by 1.69%, losing 1,313 points, while the Nifty fell by 1.41%, down 332 points. Investors are awaiting details on how these tariffs will impact various sectors globally, with market reactions likely hinging on the specifics of the tariff announcement tomorrow, said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments.

Assam CM Condemns Bangladesh Official’s Statement on Northeast India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly condemned the statement by Bangladesh interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus, who claimed that Bangladesh is "the only guardian of the ocean" for Northeast India. Yunus had stated that Bangladesh holds a unique position to benefit from the economic possibilities of the region. Sarma called the remark offensive, highlighting its connection to India’s vulnerable "Chicken Neck" corridor, which connects the Northeast with the rest of India, emphasizing India’s territorial integrity and strategic concerns.

Ruckus in Lok Sabha Over Question Hour Adjournment
A heated scene unfolded in the Lok Sabha after the Question Hour concluded, with Samajwadi Party MPs protesting the decision and demanding that Akhilesh Yadav be allowed to speak. Despite Speaker Om Birla assuring that Yadav would get time during Zero Hour, the MPs continued with slogans and placards, leading to the adjournment of the House until 2 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge called for an immediate decadal census and caste census, highlighting the delay’s impact on welfare schemes. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is scheduled for discussion tomorrow.

Mohali Court Sentences Pastor to Life for 2018 Rape Case
Bajinder Singh, a self-proclaimed Christian pastor, was sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case dating back to 2018 by a Mohali court. Singh had been convicted for luring a woman under the pretext of helping her settle abroad, only to rape her and threaten to post a video of the act online. The court convicted him under IPC sections related to rape, voluntary hurt, and criminal intimidation. Singh had been arrested at Delhi airport in 2018 and released on bail until his recent conviction.

Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Could Lead to Uncertainty in Global Trade
As trade tensions escalate, all eyes are on the US President’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs scheduled for April 2. Trump’s plan to impose tariffs matching those charged by other countries has raised concerns about how the levies will be rolled out. With over 200 trading partners and thousands of tariff categories, the US could face an administrative nightmare. The initial focus is likely on the 20 countries the US has trade agreements with, with some speculating a blanket tariff could simplify the process but complicate global trade relations.

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