With Trump's tariffs looming, Indian and American officials are in intense discussions to find common ground on customs duties. Despite USTR Jamieson Greer indicating further talks are necessary and a trade deal unlikely soon, officials haven't dismissed a last-minute breakthrough. The next round of talks is scheduled for August 25.
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Actor Madhampatty Rangaraj, known for 'Mehandi Circus' and 'Cooku with Comali,' has remarried celebrity stylist Joy Crizildaa, who announced they are expecting a child in 2025. The announcement has sparked controversy due to Rangaraj's existing marriage, as his first wife, Shruthi Rangaraj, maintains they are still married, creating public attention and speculation.
In a stunning victory, 19-year-old Diya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Georgia. Deshmukh's composed play under pressure secured her the title and also earned her the prestigious Grandmaster title, making her India's 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve this feat.
India's remarkable draw at Old Trafford against England not only kept the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy hopes alive but also slightly bolstered their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. Centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar helped India salvage a draw after conceding a massive first-innings lead.
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The Congress party in J&K has announced it will observe August 5th as a 'Black Day' to mark six years since the abrogation of Article 370 and the downgrading of the state. JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra stated that peaceful sit-in protests will be held on August 5th, followed by hunger strikes from August 9th to 20th, excluding August 15th and 16th.
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