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The rupee hit a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar due to global trade war tensions after President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The US dollar index surged, and the Reserve Bank of India might intervene. The Indian stock market also saw significant declines, reflecting investor concerns.
India has lodged a strong protest with China over the creation of two counties in Hotan prefecture, which include areas in Ladakh. India has also raised concerns about China's hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, emphasizing transparency and consultation with downstream states.
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