Despite India's recent reduction of tariffs on American bourbon, the Trump administration insists the 100% duty is still unhelpful. The White House highlights that this discrepancy impacts US spirits market expansion, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of American businesses globally.
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Actor Chiranjeevi's remarks about preferring a grandson to carry forward his family legacy have sparked outrage for promoting gender bias and son preference. Political figures and activists have condemned his comments as sexist and reflective of patriarchal beliefs, urging him to withdraw his statement and apologize for reinforcing harmful son preference cultures.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government over its drone policies, using a banned Chinese drone, sparking backlash from industry experts. Critics argue his comments undermine India's progress, with substantial contributions from over 400 Indian companies. Questions were raised about Gandhi's legal permissions to fly the drone in restricted zones. He suggested India lacks a strong industrial base for drone manufacturing.
The Supreme Court stayed proceedings against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi after he was charged for posting an edited video with an allegedly provocative song in Gujarat. The Gujarat HC had earlier refused to quash the FIR, which Pratapgarhi claims is baseless and driven by malicious intent.
Two men, Shamsher and Roshan, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, causing fear and panic in the area. The police have registered a murder case and initiated an investigation, considering a potential terror angle.
Actor Allu Arjun has been granted regular bail after a stampede at the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' led to a woman's death and her son's critical injury. The court imposed conditions including restrictions on leaving the country and regular check-ins at a police station.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasizes the urgent need for the inclusion of disabled people in India's socio-political and economic framework. He advocates for comprehensive policy action and substantial budget allocation, stressing that disability rights must be seen as both a social imperative and a constitutional necessity.
One of two youths from Thrissur, trapped in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is believed to have been killed by Ukrainian forces as per information from the Indian embassy. Although confirmed verbally, official communication is still pending. His cousin, also trapped, was injured and underwent surgery in Moscow.
A UP police constable from Amroha was killed when a banned Chinese manjha kite string slit his throat while he was riding a bike in Shahjahanpur. Despite wearing a helmet, the string quickly entangled around his neck, causing a fatal deep wound. Authorities are investigating the incident and have sent the body for autopsy.
Billionaire Elon Musk has been invited to bring his satellite internet service Starlink to Bangladesh by the interim government led by Mohammed Yunus. Yunus believes this will benefit Bangladesh's youth and remote communities. Musk has shown interest in visiting Bangladesh. The invitation coincides with Musk's meeting with Indian PM Modi, amidst strained India-Bangladesh relations.