Oman halted new import permits for Indian table eggs, impacting Namakkal's poultry industry. This follows Qatar's recent weight restrictions, stranding a large egg shipment. Exports to Oman, previously accounting for 50% of India's egg exports, have drastically declined since June, causing hardship for Indian exporters.
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India struggled significantly against Australia's pace attack at the Gabba, reeling at 22/3 after Australia posted nearly 450 runs. Starc and Hazlewood ripped through the top order, dismissing Jaiswal, Gill, and Kohli cheaply. Starc's two early wickets and Hazlewood's dismissal of Kohli left India in dire straits. Cummins later added Pant's wicket, deepening India's woes.
Ravichandran, father of Indian just-retired Ashwin, revealed that his son's sudden retirement stemmed from alleged humiliation within the team. The family was shocked by the decision, believing Ashwin's career had more to offer. Repeated omissions from the playing XI likely fueled Ashwin's retirement, a move his father suggested was emotionally difficult but perhaps inevitable given the circumstances.
Amid trade tensions, China is seeking stronger ties with India, offering to boost Indian exports to address the trade deficit. Ambassador Xu Feihong hopes India will provide a fair environment for Chinese businesses. China welcomes PM Modi to the SCO summit, emphasizing dialogue for a stable relationship. Both nations aim to resolve border issues peacefully, focusing on mutual development.
India and France are finalizing two significant defense deals worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, involving 26 Rafale-Marine fighters and three additional Scorpene submarines. The Rafale-M deal is awaiting cabinet approval, and the submarines will be constructed with French collaboration. Both deals are expected to be finalized by the end of the fiscal year.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar raised concerns over the misuse of judicial access, calling it a threat to India's governance and democracy. He criticized institutions for overstepping their jurisdiction and questioned the parliamentary provision of party discipline, citing it as a restriction on representatives' freedom of expression. Dhankhar also lamented the declining standards of parliamentary decorum.
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" is shattering box office records, surpassing Hindi-dubbed giants like "KGF 2" in just eight days with a ₹435.5 crore collection. It's now on track to potentially outgross "Baahubali 2"'s Hindi earnings, setting a new benchmark for South Indian cinema's Hindi market dominance.
Jasprit Bumrah's consistent performance in India's Test tours to Australia has been crucial for their historic series wins. On his third tour, Bumrah's 21 wickets in three Tests of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, averaging 10.90, highlight his dominance. His strike rate of 41.0 outshines bowling legends, showcasing his significant impact in Australia.
Indian stock market indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, suffered significant declines on Friday, triggered by US recession fears and new tariffs announced by American President Donald Trump.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is under criticism from Muslim groups for his support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and alleged neglect of the community's interests. The poster emerges amidst a video controversy where Kumar was seen making gestures during the national anthem.