The UK government considers reducing or eliminating its Digital Services Tax by April to avoid potential US tariffs. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration faces a tough decision balancing revenue gains against risks of trade penalties while addressing criticism from Labour MPs.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy’s unbeaten 105 in the fourth Test against Australia has drawn praise for his skill and maturity. With India at 191/6, Reddy’s partnership with Washington Sundar helped avoid the follow-on and revive hopes of a result. Their historic 127-run stand kept India in the game, showcasing the resilience and promise of young Indian cricketers.
A major winter storm in the central US, labeled as the heaviest snowfall in a decade, has disrupted travel with blizzard conditions blocking key roads in Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana. Authorities deployed the National Guard to assist, and several states declared emergencies as forecasts predict significant snowfall and freezing temperatures.
A flight carrying 33 illegal immigrants from the US landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. These deportees, among 104 Indians sent back by the US, included 13 women and eight children. They were taken to their native places in Gujarat in police vehicles, with tension and apprehension evident as they exited the airport.
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