India-US trade deal: American President Trump aims for US market access into India, similar to the Indonesia trade deal. However, India seeks even lower tariffs, below Indonesia's 19%. Negotiations are underway, targeting rates under 20%, potentially even below 10%.
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A psychologist's rape allegation against a student at a Kolkata management institute faces hurdles as the complainant and her family refuse to cooperate with the investigation. Despite forensic evidence collection and police efforts to gather information, the family's silence and a lack of engagement with authorities are impeding the probe.
Former tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly murdered by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their Gurugram home. Police are investigating all angles, including the role of Radhika's mother, who was present during the incident. Family tensions, possibly stemming from Radhika's tennis academy and her father's resentment towards her income, are being examined.
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are now parents. They welcomed their daughter, Colette Annalise, on July 13. The couple shared the news on Instagram. The name Colette means victorious. Annalise means graced with God’s bounty. Olivia announced her pregnancy in February 2025. Christian expressed his excitement about meeting his daughter. The couple married in July 2023. They are embracing parenthood.
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.
Russia has declared Yale University an "undesirable organization," alleging its involvement in undermining Russia's territorial integrity and destabilizing its economy. Moscow accuses Yale of training anti-Kremlin activists, including associates of Alexei Navalny, and supporting efforts to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's military. This designation prohibits Yale from operating in Russia and threatens its affiliates with criminal charges.
The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has denied the Pune Police's request to try a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche crash as an adult. The teenager, accused of driving under the influence and causing the death of two IT professionals in May 2024, will remain under the juvenile justice system.
US Senators Graham and Blumenthal are pushing for sanctions on countries like India, China, and Brazil for trading with Russia, potentially imposing tariffs up to 500%. This comes at a time when US President Trump has announced that he will impose 100 percent "secondary tariffs" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
The central government has regulated prices for 71 essential medicines. This includes drugs for breast cancer, allergies, and diabetes. Reliance Life Sciences' Trastuzumab is now capped at Rs 11,966 per vial. Torrent Pharmaceuticals' peptic ulcer drug is fixed at Rs 162.5 per tablet. The NPPA also set prices for anti-diabetes medications. The NPPA ensures fair pricing for pharmaceuticals across India.
Global semiconductor giant Intel is implementing a significant restructuring plan, resulting in over 5,000 layoffs across US locations including California, Oregon, Arizona and Texas. The job cuts, impacting engineers, senior leaders, and back-office staff, aim to streamline operations and address financial losses. This follows 15,000 job cuts earlier in 2024, bringing the total to over 20,000.