Dhara Srabani

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China are engaged in discussions regarding tariffs, expressing optimism about reaching a deal to resolve the ongoing trade war. Talks have occurred since the US increased tariffs on China, following Beijing's response to earlier levies.

The Enforcement Directorate is likely to file prosecution complaints against Robert Vadra in multiple money laundering cases, including the Gurgaon land deal. These cases also involve alleged links to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and the Bikaner land deal. Vadra's questioning follows charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, intensifying scrutiny on financial dealings.

Despite strained trade relations with Bangladesh, India asserts its commitment to regional trade, clarifying that the trans-shipment facility withdrawal aimed to ease port congestion without impacting Bangladesh's exports to Nepal and Bhutan. India has expressed concerns over Bangladesh's restrictive trade measures, including port closures and yarn import blocks, alongside its renewed ties with Pakistan, raising security concerns for India.

In a significant reform, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering removing the mandatory physics and maths requirement in class 12 for commercial pilot license (CPL) training. This move aims to open the field to arts and commerce students, aligning India with global standards.

The reason why Indian startups are trailing China is obvious. Without real manufacturing reform, entrepreneurs will fail to build out the latest technology or industrial sectors

Tesla investor Ross Gerber has intensified his criticism of Elon Musk, asserting that Musk's focus has shifted away from the electric car manufacturer, particularly towards his new venture, X AI. Gerber defends his stance amidst backlash, citing negative publicity stemming from Musk's actions. Despite concerns and a 33% year-to-date stock decline, Gerber's firm retains Tesla shares, anticipating a potential turnaround.

A video circulating online shows an individual, believed to be a student, casually drinking coffee while walking past a bloodied shooting victim at Florida State University. The person filmed the scene instead of offering assistance. The shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, involved a suspect identified as Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student.

The Union government assured the Supreme Court it would refrain from appointments to the Central Waqf Council and Auqaf Boards, maintaining the status quo on waqf properties. This assurance preempted a potential stay on contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.