During his ISS mission, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla connected with students from Meghalaya and Assam via Ham radio from NESAC, Shillong. He addressed their questions about life in space, training, and health in microgravity, highlighting the challenges of adapting to weightlessness and the importance of exercise and teamwork. Shukla also discussed the role of robotics in assisting astronauts with their tasks.
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India and the US are on the verge of finalizing an interim trade deal, potentially this week, as Indian officials extend their stay in Washington. Negotiations are at a critical point, with India holding firm on market access for agriculture, GM crops, and dairy.
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Donald Trump announced new tariffs on foreign imports. These tariffs will be effective from August 1, 2025. He stated no further extensions would be granted. Letters outlining tariffs have been sent to various countries. These countries include Japan, South Korea and others. The tariffs range from 25 to 40 percent. This is unless trade deals are reached before the deadline.
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