India and the UK have resumed discussions on a free trade agreement, including social security and investment. India is open to reducing tariffs to foster competitive business relations. Both sides aim for a balanced and mutually beneficial deal, prioritizing quality over speed, with a focus on business visas for students.
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Under Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana, dialysis has become the most availed treatment, benefiting over 64 lakh patients in the last six years. Tamil Nadu leads with 7.3 lakh dialysis cycles, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
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Communal clashes broke out in Mhow, near Indore, following India's ICC Champions Trophy victory celebrations. Violence erupted after stone-pelting during a procession, leading to arson and injuries. Police intervened with lathicharge and teargas, restoring order by midnight. Additional forces were deployed to control the situation.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians aim to secure their first win of the season as they face off in Ahmedabad. With Hardik Pandya back from suspension, Mumbai receive a much needed boost. Gujarat seek redemption after a narrow loss to Punjab Kings, focusing on improving both their bowling and fielding.
In Hyderabad, a man named N Rajalinga Murthy, who had filed a case against BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao and others over Medigadda barrage's collapse, was stabbed to death in Bhupalapally. Police suspect a land dispute motivated the murder. Murthy's death occurred just before a high court hearing on the case. Special police teams are investigating.
A family of four from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a dharamshala near Mehandipur Balaji in Karauli district. The police are investigating potential food poisoning or suicide, as no struggle marks were found. Postmortem exams are underway, and forensic teams are examining the scene for more details.
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has praised Virat Kohli for his consistency and longevity in One Day Internationals, predicting Kohli has the fitness and hunger to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time ODI run record. Kohli, now third in the all-time ODI run charts, recently scored a century against Pakistan, further cementing his status as a cricketing great.