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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar attended the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai with his family. Tendulkar has been friends with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin since 2016. Tendulkar shared his thoughts about the band's performance and revealed how he invited Martin to his foundation's event in a recent conversation with Star Sports India.
Jeweller Rupsingh Dasana thwarted an armed robbery at Mamta Jewellers in Saphale, Palghar late Thursday night. The robbers, one armed, fled after firing a shot, damaging the store's glass. Police arrived on the scene, recovering evidence, and registered a case at Saphale police station.
President Trump criticizes Europe's higher spending on Russian oil and gas compared to supporting Ukraine, highlighting the vast US financial aid to Kyiv. He emphasized the need to stop the conflict, referencing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's readiness for peace and improved relations with Trump.
In a bold move, Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 14 years and 23 days, became the youngest IPL debutant. He announced his arrival with a six off his first ball, facing Shardul Thakur. The fearless teen continued his onslaught, smashing Avesh Khan for another six.
Amidst ongoing trade tensions, President Trump acknowledged potential "transition costs" from his tariff policies, aiming to reshape the global economy by incentivizing US-based manufacturing. Despite raising tariffs on China, including those impacting fentanyl production, Trump expressed optimism for a future agreement. China retaliated with increased tariffs on American goods, while the EU paused planned countermeasures to allow for negotiations.
Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the budget as an annual accounting exercise and suggested submitting income and expenditure statements in Parliament. Manickam Tagore called for policy changes, pointing out that the wealthy are getting richer while the middle class is suffering. The Economic Survey projects India's economic growth between 6.3% and 6.8% for 2025-26.
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