India's GDP may be impacted by proposed US tariffs raising by an estimated 0.1 to 0.6 percentage points, as per Goldman Sachs analysis. The potential rise in tariffs by 6.5 to 11.5 percentage points on Indian imports may significantly affect India's trade dynamics with the US.
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After a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, passengers highlighted issues like inadequate communication, absence of medical help, and mismanagement of crowds. Early warnings were ignored, leading to chaos due to a platform change and poor crowd control measures, which exacerbated the situation.