India and the US have decided to collaborate on boosting agricultural trade by enhancing market access for each other's farm products. Measures include the US increasing exports of Indian mangoes and pomegranates and India allowing greater access for US products such as alfalfa hay and duck meat. This cooperation aims to strengthen and deepen bilateral trade relations.
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Akhilesh Yadav criticized those treating politics as a part-time job, seemingly targeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath defended his commitment, emphasizing his role as a Yogi and dismissed any rift with BJP's leadership. He also addressed his 'bulldozer justice' policy and the order against namaz on public roads.
The number of Indian nationals awarded a death sentence in the UAE stands at 25. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed this in Parliament. The Indian government prioritizes the safety of its nationals abroad and provides assistance to those sentenced. There are 10,152 Indian prisoners in foreign jails including those awaiting capital punishment.
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