US President Donald Trump is considering significant tariffs, potentially 200% on pharmaceuticals and 50% on copper imports, expanding his trade policies. These measures aim to boost US revenue. India is assessing the impact, with concerns about disrupted exports.
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The Union health ministry refuted claims of a direct link between Covid-19 vaccination and sudden deaths, citing ICMR and AIIMS studies. This response came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suggested a possible connection, prompting the formation of an expert committee to investigate heart attack causes in Hassan district.
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The Indian Army is set to receive the first three of six Apache attack helicopters, dubbed "tanks in the air", around July 15, under a Rs 5,691 crore deal with the US. The remaining three are expected by November.
Microsoft has ended its operations in Pakistan after a quarter century. The company is changing its operational model. It will now serve customers through resellers and other Microsoft offices nearby. This decision impacts five employees in Pakistan. Jawwad Rehman, the former country head, expressed concern about the business environment.
The ACPDC has released the provisional merit list for 2025 first-year diploma admissions in Gujarat. Candidates can view and download the list from the official website, acpdc.gujarat.gov.in. The mock round choice filling will run from July 2–5, 2025, with the final merit list and mock results out on July 10. Round 1 of actual admission choice filling begins the same day. Students must follow the admission timeline closely to secure their preferred diploma seats.
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal anticipates record exports, driven by FTAs, despite global uncertainties. Investment is flowing into key sectors, with a focus on value-added and labor-intensive exports. The government is reviewing FTAs with Asean and Japan, while remaining cautious on trade relations with China, aiming for fair and balanced trade.
A new study reveals a concerning link between climate change and increased volcanic activity, particularly in glaciated regions like West Antarctica. Melting ice sheets reduce pressure on magma chambers, potentially triggering more frequent and explosive eruptions. This phenomenon, observed in Chile, could unleash hidden volcanoes and create a dangerous feedback loop, accelerating global warming.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated Pakistan is open to extraditing terror suspects, including Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, to India as a goodwill gesture, contingent on India's cooperation in providing evidence and witnesses for ongoing domestic cases. He claimed Masood Azhar is likely in Afghanistan and dismissed claims of Hafiz Saeed's freedom, asserting he is in Pakistani custody.