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India-US Trade Talks Intensify as July 9 Tariff Deadline Looms India and the United States are engaged in critical trade negotiations, with the July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs fast approaching. The talks, now in their sixth day in Washington, aim to finalise an interim trade agreement to avert a 26% US tariff on Indian goods, suspended since April. India is pushing for duty concessions on labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems, jewellery, leather, and agricultural products such as shrimp and bananas. The US seeks tariff reductions on industrial goods, automobiles, dairy, and farm products like apples and genetically modified…

SVKM ની NMIMS (નાર્સી મોનજી ઇન્સ્ટિટ્યૂટ ઓફ મેનેજમેન્ટ સ્ટડીઝ) યુનિવર્સિટીએ રાષ્ટ્રીય મૂલ્યાંકન અને માન્યતા પરિષદ (NAAC) દ્વારા ચોથા માન્યતા ચક્રમાં સર્વોચ્ચ A++ ગ્રેડ અને 3.67 CGPA મેળવીને શૈક્ષણિક શ્રેષ્ઠતામાં નવો ઇતિહાસ રચ્યો છે. આ સિદ્ધિ યુનિવર્સિટીની ગુણવત્તાયુક્ત શિક્ષણ, સંશોધન, માળખાગત સુવિધાઓ અને વિદ્યાર્થી વિકાસ પ્રત્યેની અતૂટ પ્રતિબદ્ધતાને દર્શાવે છે. સતત પ્રગતિની યાત્રા 2017ના ત્રીજા માન્યતા ચક્રમાં NMIMS ને 3.59 CGPA સાથે A++ ગ્રેડ મળ્યું હતું. આ વખતે 3.67 CGPA સાથેનો સ્કોર યુનિવર્સિટીની સતત સુધારણા અને શૈક્ષણિક ગુણવત્તા પ્રત્યેની નિષ્ઠાનો પુરાવો છે. NAAC ની સખત મૂલ્યાંકન પ્રક્રિયા અભ્યાસક્રમ, શિક્ષણ પદ્ધતિ, સંશોધન આઉટપુટ, માળખાગત સુવિધાઓ, વિદ્યાર્થી સેવાઓ, શાસન અને શ્રેષ્ઠ પ્રથાઓ જેવા…

Mumbai’s real estate market logged its strongest half-year performance since 2013. The city recorded 75,982 property registrations between January and June 2025, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue rose by 15% year-on-year, reaching ₹6,727 crore, according to data from the Department of Registrations and Stamps (IGR), Maharashtra. In June 2025, 11,586 properties were registered, marking a slight 1% decline from June 2024. However, revenue still grew by 2%, totalling ₹1,031 crore, showing increased activity in higher-value transactions. Demand for premium housing also grew. Properties priced above ₹5 crore made up 6% of total June registrations,…

Aiming to turbocharge India’s innovation ecosystem, Karnataka Governor launched a national campaign, “Innovasthan – A Vichar to Vikas Yatra”, in Bengaluru. The event is a collaboration between the Council for Industrial Innovation & Research and Jain (Deemed-to-be) University. Innovation, the Key to Self-Reliance Addressing the audience, the Governor said innovation is no longer optional but essential in today’s competitive global climate. “India must transform ideas into impact. Innovation is the only way forward,” he said. He pointed to India’s upward climb in the Global Innovation Index from rank 81 in 2015 to 40 in 2023 as proof that the country…

Telangana Chemical Factory Blast: Death Toll at 35, PM Announces Ex-Gratia The explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltd in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has left 35 dead and over 20 injured. The blast occurred during the production of citric acid and spread quickly due to flammable chemicals stored on-site. A probe into the factory’s safety standards is underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Historic IAF Airstrip in Punjab Illegally Sold, FIR Filed After 28 Years A major land scam has…

Explosion at Telangana Chemical Factory Injures Over 20, Kills Several A massive explosion rocked a chemical factory in Telangana, India, today, causing significant casualties. The blast occurred at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, around 9:30 AM IST, triggering a fierce fire. At least eight workers have died, with reports indicating up to 10 fatalities, and over 20 others sustained serious injuries. The explosion, caused by a reactor malfunction, collapsed parts of the facility, trapping several workers. Eleven fire tenders, alongside NDRF and SDRF teams, were deployed for rescue and firefighting efforts. Many victims are migrant workers from Odisha and…

IMD Issues Monsoon Alerts for Heavy Rainfall Across India The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts as the southwest monsoon intensifies across India. The monsoon covered the entire country, including Delhi-NCR, on June 29, 2025, nine days ahead of its usual July 8 schedule. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast until July 5 in northwest, central, east, and northeast India, with orange alerts for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. Red and orange alerts are active in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, where schools are closed due to landslide risks. Delhi faces a yellow alert today, June…

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is India’s most iconic chariot festival, held annually in Puri, Odisha. The event marks the ceremonial journey of three deities – Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra from the main Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, which is few kilometres away. Each deity travels in a distinct, towering wooden chariot rebuilt every year using traditional methods: In 2025, the Rath Yatra begins on 27 June and concludes on 5 July, drawing millions of devotees to witness one of the world’s largest spiritual processions.  Every year during this sacred procession, massive wooden chariots, each…

Rajinikanth’s ‘Chikitu’ from Coolie Goes Viral, Hindi Title Changed Chennai: The first single from Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie, titled Chikitu, was released on 25 June 2025, sparking a frenzy online with over 4 million views in hours. The peppy track, composed by Anirudh Ravichander and sung by T Rajendar, Arivu, and Anirudh, features Rajinikanth’s signature dance moves alongside choreographer Sandy and a cameo by Pooja Hegde. Fans praised the superstar’s energy and nostalgic style, though some noted the song’s quirky vibe differs from Anirudh’s usual high-octane tracks. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is set for a 14 August 2025 release…

Rajnath Singh Urges China to Avoid New Tensions at SCO Summit Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao on 27 June 2025. Singh emphasised maintaining positive momentum in India-China bilateral ties and avoiding new complexities. The talks focused on strengthening relations post the 2020 Galwan clash, with Singh expressing satisfaction over the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after six years. He also presented Dong with a Madhubani painting from Bihar. At the summit, Singh refused to sign a joint SCO statement, objecting to…