⌨Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars imported to the US, effective April 2, rattling global auto markets. The morning news cycle focused on potential exemptions for India, with reports suggesting India may receive special treatment unlike China, Canada, and Mexico. By mid-day, the Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, with Home Minister Amit Shah declaring "India is not a dharmshala" and accusing West Bengal of providing Aadhaar cards to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Russian Foreign Minister announced Putin's upcoming India visit - his first since the Ukraine war began. Tamil Nadu CM Stalin and UP CM Yogi Adityanath exchanged barbs over language policy, with Stalin calling it "black comedy at its darkest."
The day ended with tragedy in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, where three policemen were martyred in an encounter that killed two terrorists, while IPL coverage showed Lucknow Super Giants defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.