The government of India plans to outline the key elements of a new bilateral trade agreement with the US over the coming weeks. Discussions will address import duties on goods, focusing on reducing the trade deficit and promoting investments. Formal negotiations may begin after the new US commerce secretary is confirmed.
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Indian chess legends, including Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh, celebrated Pongal with traditional dance at Anand's Tamil Nadu residence. The gathering highlighted the camaraderie among top players like Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi. This festive unity underscores the rising prominence of Indian chess, buoyed by recent international successes and promising future talents.
PM Modi highlighted India's rapid growth as a certainty in the current global instability during the 'Advantage Assam 2.0' summit. He emphasized the strong potential driven by skilled youth, policy reforms, and infrastructure investments, urging industry leaders to support Assam's economic development, particularly in electronics and semiconductor sectors.
A 28-year-old woman, Shivani, was found hanging from a pole in northeast Delhi following a domestic dispute. Her husband, Vijay Pratap Chauhan, was also found dead by suicide at their home in Ghaziabad. No suicide notes were recovered, and an investigation was initiated.
The Karnataka CID's Special Investigation Team, probing rape charges against BJP MLA Munirathna Naidu and other allegations involving his associates, including a police official, has submitted a 2,481-page chargesheet. It details accusations of prolonged rape, evidence destruction, and conspiracy, including targeting rivals with HIV-infected women.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has strongly condemned schools for allegedly harassing parents and students over fee hikes, warning of strict consequences for violations. Parents of DPS Dwarka students have accused the school of publicly shaming and isolating children whose families refused to pay increased fees. The aggrieved parents are demanding investigation report and transparency from the DPS Society.
Shahid Kapoor's career exhibits remarkable evolution from a romantic hero to a versatile actor with diverse roles in films like 'Haider' and 'Kabir Singh'. Directors and analysts laud his ability to take on complex characters, with 'Deva' set to showcase him as a fearless cop. His upcoming film promises to be a significant milestone in his career.
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