Despite the recent 50% tariff imposed on Indian goods by the US, Apple iPhones are currently exempt under the national security clause of Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. This shields India-manufactured iPhones from price hikes in the US market.
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Irfan Pathan has revealed the personal edge to his rivalry with Shahid Afridi, stemming from Afridi's dismissive comments about Pathan's identity early in his career. Pathan admitted that Afridi's words fueled his determination to dismiss him, which he achieved 11 times across formats, including key moments like the 2007 T20 World Cup final.
Donald Trump's growing relationship with Pakistan is causing concern in India. This includes crypto deals, oil shipments, and rare earth cooperation. It happens amid India-Pakistan tensions and a larger US role in the region. Pakistan will receive its first US crude oil shipment. A crypto firm linked to Trump has also signed a deal with Pakistan.
Ambati Rayudu shared an anecdote about MS Dhoni's leadership at CSK, recalling how Dhoni cautioned him against losing his cool and arguing with umpires to avoid Fair Play point deductions. Ironically, Rayudu revealed that Dhoni himself once stepped onto the field during a tense match when CSK was facing defeat.
The Centre has strongly criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on deadlines for presidential and gubernatorial assent to bills, arguing it unconstitutionally infringes on the powers of these high offices. The government contends that judicial review of assent procedures could destabilize the balance of power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
Top political figures convened in New Delhi for the wedding reception of TMC MP Mahua Moitra and former BJD MP Pinaki Misra, following their private German wedding. The event at Hotel Lalit saw prominent leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and others offering their congratulations.
"I think it’s going to work out very well, and if it doesn’t, I’m going to head back home real fast," Trump said while talking to American news broadcaster Fox News.
President Trump warned Putin of severe consequences if the Ukraine war doesn't halt after their Alaska summit. This followed a virtual meeting where Zelenskyy downplayed Putin's military strength and the impact of sanctions, urging a ceasefire. European leaders, backing Zelenskyy, emphasised the need to protect their security interests, while Trump hinted at potential land swaps, a proposal Ukraine firmly rejects.
Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump mentioned potentially imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil in the coming weeks. While no agreements were signed during the three-hour closed-door meeting, both leaders expressed cautious optimism regarding US-Russia relations and the conflict in Ukraine.
Goa achieved a "rabies-controlled" status in 2021 after eliminating human rabies cases since 2017, following a 2014 outbreak that claimed 17 lives. Mission Rabies initiated mass vaccination and sterilization drives, significantly reducing cases. Cross-border transmission from neighboring states remains a challenge, prompting intensified vaccination efforts in border regions and mandatory pet vaccination declarations for visitors.