India and the US have kicked off crucial trade talks after Washington imposed steep tariffs of up to 50% on key Indian exports. The negotiations aim to ease tensions, protect farmers and MSMEs, and find common ground on market access and fair trade practices.
Heavy overnight rains in Uttarakhand damaged roads, houses & shops, washed away a bridge, and triggered landslides. Several people are missing, 300–400 rescued. CM Dhami is monitoring relief efforts & assured PM Modi and HM Shah’s support.
PM Modi congratulated Vaishali Rameshbabu for winning the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss for the 2nd time, praising her dedication. He also lauded Anandkumar Velkumar for becoming India’s first World Champion in skating with gold at the 1000m sprint.
SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami said the committee will probe Gandhi being honoured at Baba Budha Sahib gurdwara in Amritsar, citing a ban on political honours inside Sikh shrines. Strict action may follow against staff if violations are found.
PM Narendra Modi on Monday accused Congress and RJD of holding yatras to protect foreign infiltrators, claiming they risk Bihar’s and the nation’s security and resources.
SC stayed parts of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 but declined to halt the entire law. It paused Section 3(1)(r), limited inquiry powers, capped non-Muslim members in boards, and advised CEOs be from the Muslim community. Directions are interim pending final decision.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited flood-hit areas of Punjab, meeting affected families in Amritsar and Gurdaspur. He inspected damaged crops, homes, offered prayers at a gurdwara, and interacted with farmers, even riding a tractor to reach villages.
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