Indian businesses anticipate significant order losses during the festival season due to Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on exports to the US, making competition with other countries difficult. Exporters are hoping for a breakthrough in trade negotiations, but many orders are already on hold as buyers reassess sourcing. Diversification is challenging as China increases its focus on European and other markets.
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The Army revisits the 1971 war with Pakistan. Newspaper clippings from 1971 show Pakistan's military buildup. They also highlight unrest in then-East Pakistan. The US backed Pakistan during the war. This reminder follows India's rejection of US criticism over energy trade with Russia. Tensions between India and Pakistan are currently high after a terror attack.
In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, two CRPF personnel lost their lives, and 16 others were injured when their vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ravine. The accident occurred as the team was returning from an operation in Basantgarh.
NSDL's Rs 4,011.60-crore IPO witnessed overwhelming investor response, oversubscribed 41.02 times and priced at Rs 800 per share. With listing scheduled on BSE, grey market premiums indicate a strong debut. The IPO, an Offer for Sale, aims to unlock shareholder value, attracting significant interest due to NSDL's strong financials and market position.
Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh was celebrated at Nagpur airport after her Women's World Cup victory in Batumi, where she triumphed over Koneru Humpy. This win secured her the Grandmaster title, a spot in the Candidates tournament, and a $50,000 prize. She credited her first coach Rahul Joshi, who passed away in 2020.
Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old Punjab farmer, has been sentenced by a Pakistani court in Chunian after inadvertently crossing into Pakistan. He received a one-month prison term for each of two offenses and a fine of Rs 50,000 for each. Failure to pay the fines will result in an additional 15 days of imprisonment per offense.
Despite facing competition, 'Son of Sardaar 2' has maintained a steady performance at the Indian box office, earning approximately Rs 2.50 crore on Day 5, bringing its total to around Rs 29.60 crore. The film's consistent weekday numbers and positive word-of-mouth suggest it will continue its momentum into the second weekend. 'Mahavatar Narsimha' continues to dominate the box office.
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy witnessed heated exchanges between India and England players. Despite the tension, Ben Stokes downplayed the incidents. India secured a thrilling six-run victory in the fifth Test. This resulted in a 2-2 draw in the series. Mohammed Siraj's outstanding bowling performance led India to victory. He took five wickets in the final innings.
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant demonstrated his generosity by funding the Rs 40,000 college fees for Jyoti Kanabur, a student from Vijayapura. Jyoti's parents, who run a small eatery, struggled to afford her education despite her academic success. Pant's timely intervention relieved the family's financial burden, ensuring Jyoti could pursue her degree.
Prajwal Revanna, formerly earning Rs 1.2 lakh monthly as an MP, now faces a stark reality as inmate no. 15528 in Bengaluru Central Prison, where his potential earnings are capped at Rs 540 per month. Awaiting his work assignment, he will adhere to prison routines, including a fixed menu and limited phone calls and visitation.