July 31, 2025

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India Pushes for Faster Trade Deal with US Amid Tariff Shifts and Global Uncertainty

India is accelerating efforts to finalize a trade agreement with the United States after US President Donald Trump temporarily paused reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including India, while significantly raising duties on China. The move, seen as part of Trump’s ongoing pressure strategy against China, saw tariffs on Chinese imports hiked to 125%. In contrast, the reciprocal tariff rate for Indian goods remains steady at 10%. India and the US had previously announced their intention to conclude the first phase of a trade deal by autumn 2025, aiming for a bilateral trade volume of $500 billion by 2030. The recent pause on tariff implementation comes as a relief to Indian exporters, particularly those in the shrimp industry, a government official told Reuters. The official added that India was among the first countries to initiate trade talks with the US and has remained committed to the agreed timeline. Just a day after imposing high tariffs that shook global stock markets, Trump provisionally reduced duties for key trading partners, including India. The tariff volatility has prompted countries to re-evaluate their global trade strategies. India is also open to allowing zero-duty imports from the US in several sectors, including those under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to a report by The Economic Times. The PLI scheme covers 14 sectors such as electronics, drones, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automobiles, and specialty steel, backed by a budget of ₹1.97 lakh crore. A broader Indian offer could help fast-track the trade deal. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly planning to expand iPhone manufacturing in India—a potential shift influenced by Trump’s stricter tariffs on Chinese goods. Amid this global economic flux, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a cautious step to support growth by cutting the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flagged growing risks to India’s GDP due to rising trade tensions. “The recent trade tariff-related measures have exacerbated uncertainties clouding the economic outlook across regions, posing new headwinds for global growth and inflation,” he stated in the monetary policy announcement. As global economic policies shift unpredictably, India finds itself navigating a complex trade and economic landscape while trying to safeguard its growth trajectory and global trade partnerships.

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Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’ Roars at the Box Office: Netizens Call It a “Mass Rampage”

Sunny Deol is back, and he’s louder, stronger, and more intense than ever. After the historic success of Gadar 2, Deol returns in the hard-hitting action-packed drama Jaat, which opened in cinemas today—and the buzz online is simply electric. 🔥 Early Reviews: A Total Mass Entertainer Fans and critics alike are raving about Jaat, calling it a perfect “paisa vasool” movie for single-screen lovers and action movie buffs. From powerful punchlines to explosive fight scenes and high emotional stakes, audiences say it delivers vintage Sunny Deol magic. “FULL-ON POWER! Sunny Deol is back with a bang in this mass entertainer! Heroism, whistle-worthy dialogues, and smashing action—fun, crowd-pleasing ride. #JaatReview” Another fan posted: “#Jaat – a full-on mass entertainer! Sunny Deol’s action packs a punch, Randeep Hooda shines as the villain. Paisa vasool cinema at its best!“ 🆚 Comparisons With ‘Sikandar’ In a bold move, netizens didn’t shy away from calling Jaat “better than Salman Khan’s Sikandar,” branding it the mass film Sikandar should have been. “This movie will be much better than that flop overrated #Sikandar.“ 🧨 Randeep Hooda: The Menace We Needed While Deol brings the fire, it’s Randeep Hooda as the film’s antagonist who has left audiences spellbound with his gritty performance: “Randeep Hooda is in his absolute menacing form. What screen presence alongside Sunny!“ 💬 Dialogue of the Year? “Sorry Bol” Joining the ranks of “Dhai kilo ka haath” and “Tareek pe tareek”, Jaat has gifted fans a new viral dialogue—“Sorry bol.” “Sorry bol… sorry bol dena chahiye, warna kabhi kabhi baat bahut aage badh jaati hai.“It’s already trending with memes, reels, and fan edits exploding across social media. 💪 Sunny Deol: Age Is Just a Number At 67, Sunny Paaji is setting new benchmarks. Speaking to ETimes, Deol shared: “I haven’t really thought about how old I am… I take life like sports. That’s just the way I am.“ Not only did he perform all his own stunts in Jaat, but he also continues his 5 AM discipline and maintains peak fitness levels—cementing his place as Bollywood’s original action hero. 🎭 Supporting Cast Shines Too The ensemble cast, including Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Ramya Krishnan, adds depth to the high-octane action. Audiences lauded the collective performance: “@iamsunnydeol and @randeephooda Paaji nailed it ❤️😍 Superb presentation of Sunny Paaji by @megopichand!“ Verdict: Jaat is a mass rampage of a film that fans of old-school Bollywood action have been waiting for. With fiery dialogues, intense stunts, a villain to remember, and the lion-hearted Deol at the helm, it’s safe to say: Sunny Deol is BACK, and how! 🔥 Early Reviews: A Total Mass Entertainer Fans and critics alike are raving about Jaat, calling it a perfect “paisa vasool” movie for single-screen lovers and action movie buffs. From powerful punchlines to explosive fight scenes and high emotional stakes, audiences say it delivers vintage Sunny Deol magic. “FULL-ON POWER! Sunny Deol is back with a bang in this mass entertainer! Heroism, whistle-worthy dialogues, and smashing action—fun, crowd-pleasing ride. #JaatReview” Another fan posted: “#Jaat – a full-on mass entertainer! Sunny Deol’s action packs a punch, Randeep Hooda shines as the villain. Paisa vasool cinema at its best!“ 🆚 Comparisons With ‘Sikandar’ In a bold move, netizens didn’t shy away from calling Jaat “better than Salman Khan’s Sikandar,” branding it the mass film Sikandar should have been. “This movie will be much better than that flop overrated #Sikandar.“ 🧨 Randeep Hooda: The Menace We Needed While Deol brings the fire, it’s Randeep Hooda as the film’s antagonist who has left audiences spellbound with his gritty performance: “Randeep Hooda is in his absolute menacing form. What screen presence alongside Sunny!“ 💬 Dialogue of the Year? “Sorry Bol” Joining the ranks of “Dhai kilo ka haath” and “Tareek pe tareek”, Jaat has gifted fans a new viral dialogue—“Sorry bol.” “Sorry bol… sorry bol dena chahiye, warna kabhi kabhi baat bahut aage badh jaati hai.“It’s already trending with memes, reels, and fan edits exploding across social media. 💪 Sunny Deol: Age Is Just a Number At 67, Sunny Paaji is setting new benchmarks. Speaking to ETimes, Deol shared: “I haven’t really thought about how old I am… I take life like sports. That’s just the way I am.“ Not only did he perform all his own stunts in Jaat, but he also continues his 5 AM discipline and maintains peak fitness levels—cementing his place as Bollywood’s original action hero. 🎭 Supporting Cast Shines Too The ensemble cast, including Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Ramya Krishnan, adds depth to the high-octane action. Audiences lauded the collective performance: “@iamsunnydeol and @randeephooda Paaji nailed it ❤️😍 Superb presentation of Sunny Paaji by @megopichand!“ Verdict: Jaat is a mass rampage of a film that fans of old-school Bollywood action have been waiting for. With fiery dialogues, intense stunts, a villain to remember, and the lion-hearted Deol at the helm, it’s safe to say: Sunny Deol is BACK, and how! Sunny Deol is back, and he’s louder, stronger, and more intense than ever. After the historic success of Gadar 2, Deol returns in the hard-hitting action-packed drama Jaat, which opened in cinemas today—and the buzz online is simply electric. 🔥 Early Reviews: A Total Mass Entertainer Fans and critics alike are raving about Jaat, calling it a perfect “paisa vasool” movie for single-screen lovers and action movie buffs. From powerful punchlines to explosive fight scenes and high emotional stakes, audiences say it delivers vintage Sunny Deol magic. “FULL-ON POWER! Sunny Deol is back with a bang in this mass entertainer! Heroism, whistle-worthy dialogues, and smashing action—fun, crowd-pleasing ride. #JaatReview” Another fan posted: “#Jaat – a full-on mass entertainer! Sunny Deol’s action packs a punch, Randeep Hooda shines as the villain. Paisa vasool cinema at its best!“ 🆚 Comparisons With ‘Sikandar’ In a bold move, netizens didn’t shy away from calling Jaat “better than Salman Khan’s Sikandar,” branding it the mass film Sikandar should have been. “This movie will be much better than…

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Bundles of ‘Film Prop’ ₹500 Notes Seized in Karnataka’s Dandeli, Police Probe Underway

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka – April 9, 2025: A police raid on a rented house in Dandeli town of Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district sparked alarm after bundles of ₹500 denomination notes were discovered. The stash, however, turned out to be “film shooting currency”, not counterfeit legal tender—at least not officially. The raid was conducted Tuesday evening following a specific tip-off, leading to the seizure of multiple bundles of fake-looking ₹500 notes and a money-counting machine from a residence in Gandhinagar. At first glance, the notes mimicked real currency but lacked critical features such as: Curiously, the notes were printed with the words “Reverse Bank of India” and were made of shiny paper with zeroes in place of actual denominations. “These notes, lacking official identifiers and clearly labelled for theatrical use, do not qualify as fake currency under legal definitions,” a senior police officer told India Today. “However, verification is still pending, and we are looking into how and why such a large quantity was being stored.” The tenant of the house has been taken into custody for questioning, and further investigation is ongoing to determine if there was any intent to misuse the prop money. The discovery has raised questions about the procurement and storage of imitation currency, which is commonly used in films but can be misused for deception if not properly regulated.

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India to Acquire 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets for Navy in ₹63,000 Cr Deal with France

In a landmark move to strengthen its maritime strike capabilities, India will acquire 26 Rafale M (marine) fighter jets from France in a ₹63,000 crore government-to-government deal, sources confirmed on Tuesday. This will mark the first major fighter jet upgrade for the Indian Navy. 🔹 Deal Highlights: 🔹 Why Rafale M? The Rafale M is one of the most advanced naval fighter jets globally. Key features include: 🔹 Strategic Significance: The new Rafales will augment India’s surveillance and deterrence capabilities in the Indian Ocean, especially amid growing concerns over Chinese naval activity. They will complement the existing MiG-29K fleet operating from INS Vikramaditya. 🔹 Future Plans: India is also developing its own fifth-generation twin-engine deck-based fighter jets via DRDO, meant to serve as the naval counterpart to the AMCA project for the Air Force.

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ED Links ₹300 Cr Assets, 52 kg Gold to Ex-RTO Constable Saurabh Sharma in Mega Money Laundering Case

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a nearly 3,000-page charge sheet in a money laundering case involving former RTO constable Saurabh Sharma and 11 others. The charge sheet, submitted to a special court on Tuesday, reveals explosive findings, including 52 kg of gold bars and ₹11 crore in cash allegedly linked to Sharma. Family and Associates Named in Case The accused include: Only Uma Sharma was present in court on Tuesday and signed her order sheet before leaving. Key Evidence Presented According to ED officials and legal counsel: Advocate Rajneesh Bariya, representing Sharad Jaiswal, confirmed that two cases have been registered: Assets and Foreign Link During its investigation, the ED uncovered: Case Origin and Gold Haul The case began with a Lokayukta Police FIR in Bhopal against Sharma. The trail led to an Innova car owned by Chetan Singh Gaur, where the cash and gold were initially seized by the Income Tax Department. Bail Hearing on April 11 The lawyers for Sharma, Jaiswal, and Gaur, currently in judicial custody, are expected to file bail applications on Wednesday (April 10). The court will hear arguments on April 11, and a decision may be taken the same day.

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भोपाल के 126 से ज्यादा कब्रिस्तानों पर अतिक्रमण, अस्पताल और दुकानें भी बनीं: वक्फ संपत्तियों की हालत चिंताजनक

भोपाल। शहर के ऐतिहासिक वक्फ संपत्तियों पर अतिक्रमण का मामला एक बार फिर सुर्खियों में है। भोपाल टॉकीज चौराहा के पास स्थित कब्रिस्तान की ज़मीन पर अस्पताल और दुकानें तक बना दी गई हैं। ये अकेला मामला नहीं है—भोपाल शहर में लगभग 150 से अधिक कब्रिस्तानों में से सिर्फ 15 से 24 कब्रिस्तान ही अस्तित्व में बचे हैं, जबकि 126 से अधिक कब्रिस्तान अतिक्रमण की चपेट में हैं। 🔥 मुख्य बिंदु: वक्फ संपत्तियों की दुर्दशा: हाजी मोहम्मद इमरान, जमीअत उलमा ए हिंद (मप्र) के सचिव के अनुसार, “वक्फ बोर्ड की जानकारी में सब कुछ है, लेकिन न तो कार्रवाई होती है और न ही मुस्लिम समाज को जागरूक किया गया।” 📌 वक्फ बोर्ड की प्रतिक्रिया: डॉ. सनव्वर पटेल, अध्यक्ष, मप्र वक्फ बोर्ड: “हमने 150 कब्रिस्तानों का रिकॉर्ड देखा है, पर भौतिक सत्यापन में सिर्फ 24 मिले। सत्यापन के बाद सभी अतिक्रमणकारियों को नोटिस भेजे जा रहे हैं।” 😔 भावनात्मक संकट भी गहराया: कई परिवार जो अपने पूर्वजों के पास अपने प्रियजन को दफनाना चाहते थे, अब उनके पास कब्रिस्तान ही नहीं बचा। कुछ कब्रिस्तानों में तो रास्ता तक नहीं बचा है। क्या है वक्फ: वक्फ वह संपत्ति होती है जिसे कोई व्यक्ति अल्लाह की राह में समाज के कल्याण के लिए देता है। इसका पंजीकरण होता है और वक्फ संपत्ति जब तक समाज के हित में उपयोग होती रहे, तब तक वक्फ करने वाले को पुण्य मिलता है। ज़रूरी सवाल: अगर आप चाहें तो मैं इस पर एक विस्तृत रिपोर्ट या प्रेस रिलीज़ भी ड्राफ्ट कर सकता हूँ।

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Grenade Attack on Manoranjan Kalia’s House Sparks Political Uproar Over Law and Order in Punjab

A grenade blast outside senior BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s residence in Jalandhar has sent shockwaves across Punjab, with political leaders across parties slamming the AAP-led state government for a breakdown in law and order and an alarming spike in violence. Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu met Kalia on Tuesday and strongly criticized the deteriorating security situation in the state. “There’s an atmosphere of fear in Punjab. This isn’t just an isolated attack—it’s a targeted attempt to disrupt peace and communal harmony. The state has seen militancy before, but even then, grenades weren’t so casually used,” Bittu said. This is the first grenade attack on a political leader’s house in the recent spate of such incidents. Punjab has witnessed over a dozen grenade attacks since November 2023, targeting police stations, places of worship, and even a YouTuber’s residence, all indicating a worrying pattern of rising militancy and gang violence. 🔥 Political Reactions and Sharp Criticism: 🔎 Background: The grenade attack has united opposition voices, who warn that Punjab may be on the brink of a security crisis if urgent action is not taken. As calls for accountability grow louder, all eyes are now on CM Bhagwant Mann’s response in the coming days.

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ED Raids Properties Linked to DMK Minister KN Nehru’s Family Across Tamil Nadu

Chennai/Tiruchy/Coimbatore, April 8: In a significant move, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted raids at multiple locations across Chennai, Tiruchy, and Coimbatore as part of an ongoing probe into financial irregularities involving the TVH Group, a real estate company allegedly promoted by KN Ravichandran, brother of senior DMK leader and State Minister KN Nehru. According to official sources, the searches were connected to banking transactions by the TVH Group, with raids conducted at over 10 locations, including high-profile neighborhoods in Chennai like Adyar, Teynampet, Alwarpet, CIT Colony, Besant Nagar, and MRC Nagar. Key Highlights: Political Reactions: Amid rising political temperatures, Law Minister S Regupathy slammed the ED, calling it a “non-political ally of the BJP.” Drawing parallels with other opposition leaders facing similar action, he said the agency functions as “an extended arm of the BJP.” In a late evening press conference, DMK MP and legal wing head NR Elango described the raids as politically motivated and retaliatory, stating: “These delayed and unlawful raids target DMK leaders whenever our Chief Minister MK Stalin raises constitutional issues. The case in question appears to be related to a 2013 bank transaction, already charge-sheeted by the CBI in 2021. There is no indication that it involves any new corruption charge.” Minister’s Response: Despite the tense atmosphere as DMK cadres assembled near the raid locations, Minister KN Nehru was seen urging his supporters to leave and not interfere with the ED’s actions. This helped defuse the situation, avoiding any confrontation.

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Fake Cardiologist Arrested: Madhya Pradesh Police Nab Man Impersonating UK Doctor After Patient Deaths

In a dramatic turn of events, Madhya Pradesh Police on Monday arrested a man posing as a British interventionist cardiologist, Dr. N. John Camm, from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, who had been practicing at a missionary hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, is being investigated for allegedly impersonating a foreign medical expert and is linked to the deaths of at least seven patients. According to Damoh Superintendent of Police Shrut Kirti Somavanshi, the accused had been living in a society in Prayagraj for over a month. He has been identified as Narendra Yadav, a local man who allegedly assumed the identity of a UK-based cardiologist to fraudulently gain employment. The investigation was prompted by a written complaint submitted by lawyer and district child welfare committee head Deepak Tiwari. He alleged that Camm/Yadav was not a certified medical professional and that multiple deaths had occurred under his watch at the Mission Hospital in Damoh, where he practiced between January 1 and February 13. District Medical Officer M.K. Jain, along with two government doctors, led a probe into the man’s credentials. Jain’s report revealed that the suspect had submitted certificates with a registration number from the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council. However, no doctor under that name was found registered with the provided number, indicating a likely case of forged documentation. Jain also noted that the so-called Dr. Camm was never registered with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council, a legal prerequisite for practicing medicine in the state. On these grounds, the suspect was booked under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to forgery, cheating, and use of fake documents. Further deepening the case, Tiwari claimed that the accused had been prescribing expensive medications under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, potentially exploiting government healthcare benefits. The Damoh administration has involved Jabalpur Medical College to review the circumstances surrounding the reported patient deaths, of which three were confirmed to be directly under the suspect’s care. The hospital’s public relations officer, Pushpa Khare, clarified that Camm was hired via a third-party agency approved by the MP government, named IWUS. Under the agreement, 50 percent of his salary was to be paid to the agency, which bore responsibility for verifying his documents. Khare mentioned that Camm left Damoh without notice around February 12, expressing dissatisfaction with life in a small city. As investigations continue, authorities are scrutinizing potential medical negligence and institutional lapses that may have enabled the impersonation and patient deaths.

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झूठी सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट से मचा ग्लोबल बाजारों में भूचाल, 20 मिनट में डूबे 7 लाख करोड़ डॉलर

अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप द्वारा रेसिप्रोकल टैरिफ की घोषणा के बाद से ही वैश्विक बाजारों में भारी उथल-पुथल देखी जा रही है। इस स्थिति ने निवेशकों को इतना बेचैन कर दिया है कि वे अब सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर भी उम्मीद की किरण तलाश रहे हैं — चाहे वह आधी-अधूरी या झूठी खबरों के अंधेरे में ही क्यों न हो। इसी बीच, हैमर कैपिटल नामक एक X (पूर्व में ट्विटर) अकाउंट, जिसके केवल 1,100 फॉलोअर्स हैं लेकिन उसके पास ब्लू वेरिफिकेशन बैज मौजूद है, अचानक सुर्खियों में आ गया। इस अकाउंट ने ट्रंप प्रशासन से जुड़े एक अधिकारी के हवाले से एक भ्रामक रिपोर्ट पोस्ट की। रिपोर्ट में दावा किया गया कि राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप टैरिफ पर 90 दिन की राहत देने पर विचार कर रहे हैं। इस खबर के सामने आने के बाद अमेरिकी शेयर बाजार में अचानक उछाल देखा गया और निचले स्तरों से जबरदस्त तेजी आई। लेकिन यह राहत ज्यादा देर तक टिक नहीं पाई। कुछ ही देर बाद व्हाइट हाउस ने इस रिपोर्ट का खंडन करते हुए स्पष्ट किया कि ऐसी किसी भी योजना पर विचार नहीं किया जा रहा है। हालांकि, इस स्पष्टता के आने में करीब 20 मिनट का वक्त लग गया, और इस दौरान निवेशकों को भारी नुकसान उठाना पड़ा। अमेरिकी शेयर बाजार में सिर्फ 20 मिनट में करीब 7 लाख करोड़ डॉलर (ट्रिलियन-डॉलर स्तर पर) की संपत्ति डूब गई। मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक, सबसे पहले हैमर कैपिटल ने इस फर्जी रिपोर्ट को X पर सुबह 10:11 बजे (ET) पोस्ट किया। रिपोर्ट में नेशनल इकोनॉमिक काउंसिल के सदस्य केविन हैसेट के फॉक्स न्यूज को दिए एक बयान को तोड़-मरोड़ कर प्रस्तुत किया गया था। जब उनसे पूछा गया कि क्या राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप 90 दिन की टैरिफ ब्रेक पर विचार कर रहे हैं, तो उन्होंने जवाब दिया, “मुझे लगता है कि राष्ट्रपति वही करेंगे जो वह करने का निर्णय लेंगे।” इस अस्पष्ट बयान को हैमर कैपिटल ने राहत की घोषणा की तरह प्रस्तुत किया, जिसे देखते ही देखते कई वेरिफाइड अकाउंट्स और बड़े मीडिया हाउस ने भी शेयर करना शुरू कर दिया। इससे भ्रम और ज्यादा गहराया और बाजार में अस्थिरता फैल गई। हालात काबू में तब आए जब व्हाइट हाउस ने आधिकारिक तौर पर रिपोर्ट का खंडन जारी किया, लेकिन तब तक निवेशकों को भारी क्षति हो चुकी थी। यह घटना एक बार फिर दिखाती है कि डिजिटल युग में सोशल मीडिया पर फैलाई गई झूठी जानकारी किस हद तक बाजारों को प्रभावित कर सकती है।

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