During his visit to China for the SCO conclave, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged Beijing to avoid restrictive trade measures, referencing curbs on critical mineral exports. He emphasized normalizing people-to-people exchanges for mutually beneficial cooperation.
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India-US trade deal: An Indian delegation is in Washington D.C. to finalize an interim trade deal with the US. The US is reportedly considering a tariff rate below 20%, signaling progress towards a mutually beneficial agreement, with both nations targeting $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
The AAIB submitted its preliminary report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the civil aviation ministry. A Parliament committee will discuss the crash and aviation safety, focusing on fee regulation. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.
The CUET-UG 2025 results saw two women among the top three, with Ananya Jain leading. Despite high scores, candidates are questioning syllabus deviations, errors, and the normalisation process. While registrations increased slightly, the number of test-takers declined, and fewer universities participated amid concerns about the exam's framework. Frustration persists over discrepancies, especially in the physical education paper.
CID's season 2, marked by Parth Samthaan's entry and Shivaji Satam's return, faces potential cancellation due to low TRP ratings, despite positive fan reactions to its plot twists and cast performances. Rumors suggest that 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 17 might replace it. While fans praise the show's suspenseful episodes, its future remains uncertain.
Jyoti Malhotra, a vlogger arrested for espionage, had previously been invited to Kerala as part of a tourism promotion initiative. The Kerala tourism department covered her expenses during visits to various cities. Kerala's tourism minister denies knowingly inviting individuals involved in espionage, dismissing allegations from a BJP leader regarding Malhotra's invitation.
Following England's crushing defeat in the second Test, former captains Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan have unleashed harsh criticism on Zak Crawley and Chris Woakes. Boycott slammed Crawley's batting technique, deeming it unchanged and ineffective, while Vaughan questioned Crawley's place in the team, citing his low average despite numerous opportunities.