White House has revised downward to 26% the reciprocal tariff on India from an initially published 27%. Several countries experienced their rates varying slightly before final rates were confirmed.
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Rahul Gandhi met Manipur leaders amid ongoing violence and criticized PM Modi for not visiting the state. He urged for a national priority in resolving the crisis. Manipur has been under President's rule since February after the chief minister resigned due to ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes, resulting in over 250 deaths.
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In Pune's Kharadi area, a man stabbed his wife to death with scissors after a heated argument. Following the incident, he posted a remorseful video on his workplace social media group. Police have arrested the perpetrator, Shivdas Gite, for the murder of his wife Jyoti Gite, who was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
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Neha Kakkar faced boos at a Melbourne concert for arriving three hours late and falling on stage. Despite frequent teasing due to her emotions, she and her family overcame many hardships. Her brother Tony revealed in their show that their parents considered aborting Neha due to financial struggles. Their story highlights the challenges their family faced to achieve success.
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