India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $18.78 billion in June, surpassing market forecasts and improving from May's figures, driven by decreased exports and imports. Merchandise exports reached $35.14 billion, while imports totaled $53.92 billion. The services sector contributed a strong surplus of $15.62 billion, with exports at $32.84 billion and imports at $17.58 billion.
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized Donald Trump's tariff threats against the Brics nations, asserting the world desires alternatives to American dominance. Trump's warning of a 10% tariff if the bloc adopts "anti-American" positions sparked resistance. Brics members expressed concerns about rising tariffs and emphasized cooperation, while downplaying ambitions for a common currency amid the trade tensions.
World Bank data reveals India ranks fourth globally in income equality, boasting a Gini Index of 25.5 in 2022. This places India ahead of China, the United States, and many G7 and G20 nations. The country's Gini Index improved from 28.8 in 2011, reflecting progress in combining economic growth with social equity, lifting 171 million out of extreme poverty.
Yograj Singh took a dig at India’s Test captain Shubman Gill for missing out on a well-deserved triple century in the second Test against England at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Gill began the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series with a sublime 147 in the first innings of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds. However, despite his century, India went on to lose that game by five wickets.
A tragic mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba, claimed the life of Sreehari Sukesh, a 23-year-old trainee pilot from Kerala. Sukesh, a resident of Thrippunithura in Kochi, was identified among the two fatalities after the crash on Tuesday.
India has revised its 2015 mandate for installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units, now focusing on coal-fired plants within 10 km of cities with over 1 million residents. This change, driven by cost concerns and studies indicating lower-than-threshold sulphur dioxide levels, is expected to reduce power costs. While criticised by environmentalists, officials claim the recalibration is efficient and climate-conscious.
The Great Indian Kapil Show's season 2 continues its laughter riot with upcoming episode featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Verma, Jeetendra Kumar, and Pratik Gandhi. Host Kapil Sharma's jokes about Jaideep's intimidating personality and Pratik's dry state appearance leave everyone in splits.
A man was rescued from the Krishna River near Garjapur after allegedly being pushed by his wife. Sooraj claimed Neethu pushed him while taking photos on a bridge. High water levels swept him away, but locals rescued him using ropes in a two-hour operation. Neethu denied the accusations, and the couple left together without filing a complaint.
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