Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns about rising apple imports, stating the government will review protections for domestic growers while balancing consumer needs. This comes amid US demands for lower tariffs on agricultural goods. Goyal highlighted existing protections like a minimum import price and import duty, but acknowledged the need to ensure affordability for consumers.
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Rishabh Pant's aggressive batting approach led to his dismissal on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test, impacting India's momentum. Despite his recent strong form, including a standout performance in the previous match and a high ICC ranking, Pant's misjudged shot selection proved costly.
Shubman Gill now holds the record for the highest score by an Indian Test captain, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous best. Gill's impressive innings adds him to a list of India's top Test performers, including Virender Sehwag, Karun Nair, and VVS Laxman.
Kristi Noem spoke about an incident. Federal agents apprehended an unauthorised immigrant. The immigrant allegedly consumed his own arms. This happened during a deportation flight. Noem shared this during a visit with President Trump. The visit was to the "Alligator Alcatraz" deportation facility. Ron DeSantis expects initial detainees soon. The administration encourages voluntary departure.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a positive outlook for the Nifty and Bank Nifty, anticipating potential gains. They recommend buying UPL between Rs 670-690, targeting Rs 747, and Chennai Petroleum Corporation in the range of Rs 700-720, with a target of Rs 787.
Trae Cervantes, a former engineering technician, resigned from Tesla's Gigafactory after seven years due to moral concerns regarding Elon Musk's political actions and public conduct. Despite career growth and positive experiences at Tesla, Cervantes felt increasingly conflicted, particularly after Musk's voter-related controversies. His departure reflects a respect for the company's workforce but a rejection of its leadership's ethical direction.
A village turf war in Amritsar led to the murder of Jugraj Singh, initially mistaken for the brother of a suspect in Sidhu Moosewala's killing. Police clarified the misidentification, confirming Jugraj was targeted by three unidentified men on a motorcycle. The Bambiha gang claimed responsibility for the shooting, with police investigating the incident.
In Panvel, a newborn girl was discovered abandoned outside an orphanage on Saturday morning. The infant was found with a feeding bottle, food, clothes, and a note from the parents expressing regret and citing financial and mental inability to care for her. The parents indicated a potential future return.
The Buffalo Bills have re-signed veteran quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to bolster their quarterback depth behind Josh Allen, providing crucial insurance for the team's Super Bowl aspirations. Allen's partnership with Hailee Steinfeld remains strong, with their wedding celebrated by teammates, including Trubisky. This move brings stability and peace of mind as Allen aims to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo.
Shefali Jariwala’s close friend and actor Pooja Ghai revealed that Shefali had taken a vitamin C IV drip on the day of her passing. She also revealed that police officers present at Shefali’s residence summoned the person who had administered the IV drip. The tragic incident reportedly took place between 10 and 11 PM when Shefali collapsed at home. She was immediately rushed to the hospital by Parag Tyagi but could not be revived.