International
India and the United States are currently engaged in active negotiations to finalise a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The government informed Parliament that five rounds of discussions have taken place so far, though no official deal has been signed yet. Key Issues Remain Unresolved While both sides are keen on reaching an agreement, a breakthrough […]
Business
The CEOs of Nvidia and AMD have voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s new AI action plan, which aims to boost American leadership in artificial intelligence through relaxed regulations, expanded energy access, and a clampdown on what Trump calls “woke” AI systems. Chipmakers Welcome Deregulation, Export Relaxation At a recent industry roundtable in
International
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September. The move positions France as the first G7 nation to extend formal recognition to Palestine, signaling a significant shift in Western diplomatic engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House on July 24, shortly after signing a landmark Free Trade Agreement with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The visit marked a renewed momentum in India–UK relations as both nations look to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation. Symbolic Gift Highlights Shared Vision During the meeting, […]
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of permitting electoral malpractice in a Karnataka constituency. Addressing a public event, he declared that the Congress party has “100 percent proof” of voter list manipulation and warned that the party will not allow the poll body to escape accountability. Allegations of Voter List Manipulation Gandhi […]
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India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued four show-cause notices to Air India for multiple safety and operational violations. The notices were served after the airline voluntarily disclosed irregularities related to crew rest, flight duty limitations, and training compliance. Key Violations Identified The DGCA found
International
India and the United Kingdom have signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new chapter in bilateral economic ties. The agreement was finalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on July 24, 2025, after nearly three years of negotiations. Tariff Reductions on Key Goods Under the new deal, India will […]
International
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top European Union leaders in Beijing on July 24, 2025, for a one-day summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Amid rising trade tensions, Xi called for the “proper handling” of differences and warned against what he described as “decoupling and isolation.” Beijing Pushes for Cooperation President Xi emphasized […]