Jaipur is making preparations to welcome US Vice-President J D Vance, his wife Usha, and their children on April 22. During their visit, Vance will meet with industry leaders and government officials, as well as tour Amber Fort and City Palace. He is also scheduled to speak at an industry event focused on trade and technology.
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China is standing firm in its trade dispute with the U.S., asserting its economic resilience and denouncing what it views as American bullying. Despite retaliatory tariffs and efforts to diversify trade, the U.S.-China trade relationship remains substantial, though the trade deficit has widened. The tariffs are causing disruptions for businesses, with some facing increased costs and supply chain challenges.
Aakash Chopra analyses Virat Kohli's decline in Test cricket over the past five years. Kohli's average has dropped to 30.72 with only three centuries. Chopra highlights the need for selectors to evaluate Kohli's place in the team. Despite his Test performance, Kohli remains strong in ODIs and IPL. Selectors must plan for the future.
US President Trump's tariff hikes could potentially boost India's share in global smartphone production from Apple and Samsung. Apple's expansion in India appears more attractive as it seeks lower tariffs through negotiations. Meanwhile, Samsung may scale up operations in India due to increased tariffs on its Vietnam base.
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A 72-year-old retired UP Police officer, Sukhveer Singh, was detained after a video showed him running over a puppy multiple times. The incident, which led to the puppy's immediate death, was amplified by TMC MP Mahua Moitra on social media. Singh was booked under the Animal Cruelty Act but later released.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticised Cricket Australia for excluding Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the Sydney Test. This omission occurred despite the trophy bearing Gavaskar's name. Social media and commentators also expressed disappointment, highlighting Gavaskar’s absence as a significant oversight. The series loss also ended India’s hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, with Australia securing their spot.