With the deadline looming for the US to reinstate reciprocal tariffs, India-US trade talks face a stalemate as New Delhi resists lowering duties on agricultural products like maize and dairy, a key demand from Washington.
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President Trump announced US precision airstrikes on Iran's key nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The strikes followed escalating tensions after Israel's offensive against Iran's nuclear program, with Iran retaliating earlier in the week. These targeted sites are critical to Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear research efforts, placing the region at a dangerous crossroads.
Tata Consultancy Services is investing heavily in expansion. New campuses and office spaces are planned across India. Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Kochi are key locations. The company aims to boost delivery capacity. This move signals confidence in India's tech talent. TCS reported strong financial results for FY25. Headcount also increased with new hires and promotions.
Donald Trump has repeatedly stated he will decide whether to launch a military strike on Iran within the next two weeks. This timeline echoes a pattern from his first term, where he frequently used the "two weeks" promise for various announcements that often failed to materialize.
Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced concerns over Mohammed Siraj's performance in the recent Test match against England, urging him to prioritize controlling the run flow over solely focusing on taking wickets. Jasprit Bumrah stood out as India's best bowler in England’s first innings, claiming a five-wicket haul. Prasidh Krishna also picked up three wickets but was expensive, conceding runs at an economy of 6.40.
Israel has openly acknowledged its military campaign targeting Iran's nuclear program, which involved the assassination of at least 14 senior Iranian nuclear scientists. According to Israeli officials, these individuals were directly involved in the creation and production of nuclear weapons.
Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, has revealed a ChatGPT hack she uses daily to create viral video content for her e-commerce app, Phia. Gates and her co-founder, Sophia Kianni, employ a 'reverse engineering' technique, analyzing successful videos to identify patterns. They then use ChatGPT to generate scripts that mimic these viral structures, streamlining their digital marketing efforts.
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, condemned the Emergency's 50th anniversary, observing a silence for victims and honoring those who resisted it. PM Modi called it a dark chapter, criticizing the Congress for subverting the Constitution. A new book, 'The Emergency Diaries,' highlights Modi's role in opposing the Emergency.
Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde linked International Yoga Day to his 2022 Shiv Sena rebellion, terming it a "big yoga" that reshaped the state's political landscape. He stated that the split led to stability and development under the guidance of PM Modi and Amit Shah.
Donald Trump announced a complete ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, claiming a 12-day war would end imminently. According to Trump, the ceasefire would be phased in, with Iran halting hostilities first, followed by Israel. However, neither Israel nor Iran has confirmed the agreement, despite a recent escalation of conflict involving airstrikes and missile attacks.