A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, grounded in Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to a hydraulic system fault, is scheduled to depart on Tuesday. A joint UK-US team, including Royal Navy and Lockheed Martin personnel, completed extensive repairs after an initial attempt failed.
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US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of a new trade deal with India, coinciding with ongoing trade talks between Indian commerce officials and the US in Washington DC. The US administration is reportedly considering offering India a tariff rate below 20%, seeking market access in India, similar to the recent agreement with Indonesia.
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Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressed concerns regarding China's Brahmaputra dam project, stating there's no immediate cause for alarm as the river's flow relies on multiple sources, including Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and local rainfall. He acknowledged conflicting views on the dam's impact and expressed confidence in the Union government's handling of discussions with China on this significant infrastructure endeavor.
A heated exchange erupted between Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over identity politics and infiltration issues. Banerjee accused Assam's BJP government of targeting Bengali speakers, while Sarma claimed to combat unchecked Muslim infiltration causing demographic shifts. Sarma further accused Banerjee of prioritizing vote banks over national integrity by encouraging illegal encroachment in Bengal.
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NEET UG 2025 counselling registration starts now. Students can apply for MBBS and BDS seats. The Medical Counselling Committee manages the process on mcc.nic.in. Registration and choice-filling close on July 28, 2025. Around 1.3 lakh seats are available across India. Courses begin September 1, 2025. There are 775 participating institutes. Counselling includes three rounds and a stray vacancy round.