President Trump claimed India offered to eliminate all tariffs for the U.S., but he's in no rush to finalize a trade deal. This follows India's aim to secure an agreement during a tariff suspension period. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $129 billion in 2024, with India holding a $45.7 billion surplus.
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Following Operation Sindoor, India is dispatching all-party parliamentary delegations to key global capitals to present a united front against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Led by senior MPs, these delegations will raise awareness about cross-border terrorism and explain India's rationale behind the strikes. The initiative aims to showcase India’s bipartisan resolve and zero-tolerance approach to terrorism on international platforms.
Jayant Narlikar, the esteemed astrophysicist and founder of IUCAA, died in Pune on Tuesday. Born in 1938, he studied at Cambridge and later contributed significantly to cosmology, advocating alternative models to the Big Bang theory. Narlikar was also a celebrated science communicator and author, survived by his three daughters, all scientists, following the passing of his wife in 2023.
Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, lauded Kohli's remarkable Test career following his unexpected retirement. Sharma expressed pride in Kohli's contributions and voiced optimism for his continued commitment to ODI cricket. He hopes Kohli will lead India to victory in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, anticipating another glorious chapter in his career.
Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zuckerberg's net worth reached $225 billion, fueled by a significant increase in Meta's stock value. While many tech titans have experienced financial setbacks this year, Zuckerberg has gained substantially, adding $17.3 billion to his wealth.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted India cricketer Rohit Sharma at his residence, Varsha, to celebrate the veteran's Test career. The CM conveyed his best wishes to Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket after playing 67 matches.
Amid escalating violence, Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in over 250 deaths since Thursday, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis. Despite international appeals for a ceasefire, Israel continues its military operations, while a prolonged blockade has led to severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies, pushing Gaza towards famine.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested for social media posts concerning Operation Sindoor. The court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. Mahmudabad faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including endangering national integrity, following complaints about his remarks.
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