Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking a full circle in his career. After serving as Prime Minister during a turbulent period, Sunak will now advise on macroeconomic and geopolitical issues. Notably, his earnings will be donated to the Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded.
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President Trump announced that the US and India are nearing a trade agreement that would significantly reduce tariffs, creating a more level playing field for businesses. Negotiators are working to finalize the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before the July 9 deadline, despite India's firm stance on agricultural tariffs. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar remains optimistic about reaching a deal.
The fate of India's scheduled cricket tour to Bangladesh this August hangs in the balance, according to BCB President Aminul Islam. While the itinerary, featuring ODIs and T20Is in Mirpur and Chattogram, was announced earlier, the BCCI is awaiting government approvals before confirming the visit.
In a controversial move, the UK government has abruptly ended two schemes that provided sanctuary to over 34,000 Afghans, sparking outrage. The closure affects the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Critics, like Dr. Nooralhaq Nasimi, condemn the decision as discriminatory, highlighting the plight of vulnerable Afghans still in danger.
Foxconn has recalled over 300 Chinese engineers from its Indian iPhone plants, raising concerns about production. However, the company is replacing them with Taiwanese and Vietnamese experts, ensuring iPhone 17 production remains on track. Despite geopolitical tensions impacting supply chains, Apple's Indian operations are booming, targeting 60 million units this year and solidifying India's role in its global strategy.
In Bihar's Aurangabad, a 45-day-old marriage ended tragically with the murder of Priyanshu Kumar Singh, allegedly orchestrated by his wife, Gunja Singh. Motivated by a desire to continue her long-term affair with her maternal uncle, Gunja conspired to eliminate her husband, drawing inspiration from the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.
Following a massive 336 runs defeat at Edgbaston, England have added Gus Atkinson to their squad for the crucial third Test against India at Lord's. Atkinson returns after recovering from injury, aiming to boost England's bowling attack after India's dominant batting performance. Jofra Archer's potential comeback is also being monitored.
Following a heavy defeat in the second Test, England coach Brendon McCullum has requested a faster, bouncier pitch for the upcoming Lord's Test. This comes after both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes acknowledged misreading the Edgbaston pitch, describing it as a "subcontinent-type" surface that favored India's bowlers.
Alipore Court remanded the four accused, including prime suspect Monojit Mishra, in the South Calcutta Law College gang rape case to 14 days of judicial custody. Kolkata Police's detective department is investigating discrepancies in the attendance register. Meanwhile, SFI activists protested outside a Howrah college, demanding action against TMCP leader Souvik Roy for allegedly mistreating first-year students.
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