The US and China are likely to extend their tariff truce for another 90 days as trade negotiations continue, with discussions planned in Stockholm on Monday. During this period, both countries will refrain from new tariffs.
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Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the Rajya Sabha about the Air India plane crash investigation. He stated that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau follows a rule-based process. The AAIB is unbiased in its probe. Data from the plane's black boxes has been successfully decoded in India for the first time. The preliminary report is out.
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