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Morning news wrap: Pakistan violates ceasefire again, Supreme court to hear Waqf plea; and more

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Pakistan Army posts engaged in unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in multiple areas of Jammu and Kashmir on the night of May 4-5, 2025.

The Supreme Court will decide today whether an interim order could be passed on petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold closed consultations today to address the situation between India and Pakistan.

US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, accusing other countries of undermining Hollywood.

LSG’s Pant reflected on the team’s misjudgment of the conditions early in the match, admitting that their failure to adapt quickly was a key factor in their loss.

Here are top five stories of the morning

Pakistan Army posts engaged in unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control

The army said it responded promptly and proportionately to the provocation in multiple areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. Follow live updates

Supreme Court to decide if an interim order could be passed on petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act

A three-judge bench headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who is scheduled to retire on May 13, has limited time to take up final hearing of the matter as it would require hearing many lawyers from the petitioners' side and the Union govt, which as an interim response to the petitions has filed an over 1,300-page affidavit. Read full story

UNSC to hold closed consultations on the situation between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam attack

Pakistan had asked for an emergency "closed consultations" over what it called India's "aggressive actions", and the Greek Presidency scheduled the meeting for May 5. Read full story

Trump announces 100% tariffs for movies produced outside US, calls Hollywood crisis a 'national security threat'

US President Trump said that the United States will slap a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, accusing other countries of undermining Hollywood and using cinema as a propaganda tool.

Trump also said that other countries are offering significant incentives to lure filmmakers and studios away from the US, leading to devastating effects on Hollywood and other areas of the country’s entertainment sector. Read full story

Rishabh Pant blamed costly drop catches for Lucknow Super Giants' defeat against Punjab Kings

Pant further reflected on the match, highlighting that LSG had misjudged the conditions early on and failed to adapt swiftly. Read full story
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