Thu Mar 06 01:02:14 UTC 2025: ## Trump Threatens Gaza, India Remains Silent on Tariffs, and Other News

**New Delhi, March 6, 2025** – US President Donald Trump escalated tensions in the Gaza conflict Wednesday, threatening further destruction unless all hostages are released and issuing an ultimatum to Hamas leaders. He pledged to provide Israel with the resources to “finish the job,” expediting billions of dollars in weapons shipments. A fragile ceasefire remains precarious.

Meanwhile, India offered no immediate response to Trump’s announced reciprocal tariffs. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that Pakistan vacating Pakistan-occupied Kashmir would fully resolve the Kashmir issue, downplaying the potential use of the US-India relationship to influence the matter. However, he expressed optimism about several US priorities aligning with India’s interests under the Trump administration, citing a move towards multipolarity.

Domestically, rescue efforts at the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana are progressing, with significant debris removal reported. In Karnataka, authorities announced a ₹17.29 crore seizure of gold, one of the largest at Kempegowda International Airport. Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi praised railway porters for their heroism during a recent station stampede.

Prime Minister Modi, in a post-budget webinar, emphasized capacity building and talent nurturing as crucial for national progress, highlighting expansions in telemedicine and cancer care. A meeting is scheduled for March 13th to brief ambassadors on the government’s WAVES initiative.

The US confirmed direct talks with Hamas regarding hostages, while a twin suicide bombing in Pakistan killed 18, claimed by a Pakistani Taliban-linked group. In sporting news, India’s top paddler Sharath Kamal announced his retirement, expressing excitement for mentoring young talent. And finally, the Indian cricket team looks forward to its upcoming ODI match against Australia.

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