India proposes cutting tariff gap to clinch trade deal with Trump

India has proposed significantly reducing its tariff differential with the US to under 4% to secure exemptions from existing and future tariffs. This move aims to boost the $129 billion bilateral trade, currently favoring India with a $45.7 billion surplus.

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Cyberabad police arrested a 34-year-old physician, who is also the CEO of a Hyderabad hospital group, and a Mumbai courier with 53 grams of cocaine in Raidurgam. The doctor allegedly developed a cocaine addiction while pursuing her MBA in Spain. She sourced the drugs through a local DJ initially, then contacted Vansh Thakkar.

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Cyberabad police arrested a 34-year-old physician, who is also the CEO of a Hyderabad hospital group, and a Mumbai courier with 53 grams of cocaine in Raidurgam. The doctor allegedly developed a cocaine addiction while pursuing her MBA in Spain. She sourced the drugs through a local DJ initially, then contacted Vansh Thakkar.

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Cyberabad police arrested a 34-year-old physician, who is also the CEO of a Hyderabad hospital group, and a Mumbai courier with 53 grams of cocaine in Raidurgam. The doctor allegedly developed a cocaine addiction while pursuing her MBA in Spain. She sourced the drugs through a local DJ initially, then contacted Vansh Thakkar.

Hyderabad CEO Namrata Chigurupati, caught with cocaine in bud-shaped packs

Cyberabad police arrested a 34-year-old physician, who is also the CEO of a Hyderabad hospital group, and a Mumbai courier with 53 grams of cocaine in Raidurgam. The doctor allegedly developed a cocaine addiction while pursuing her MBA in Spain. She sourced the drugs through a local DJ initially, then contacted Vansh Thakkar.

In a harrowing incident on NH-334, a 19-year-old woman was killed after being pushed from a car, while her 17-year-old friend was allegedly gang-raped by three men. The survivor escaped and reported the crime, leading to the arrest of the accused after an encounter. The incident has raised concerns about highway safety and echoes a similar past crime.

17-year-old gangraped in moving car; friend, 19, pushed out, dies

In a harrowing incident on NH-334, a 19-year-old woman was killed after being pushed from a car, while her 17-year-old friend was allegedly gang-raped by three men. The survivor escaped and reported the crime, leading to the arrest of the accused after an encounter. The incident has raised concerns about highway safety and echoes a similar past crime.

The National Testing Agency has released CUET UG 2025 admit cards for exams scheduled from May 13 to 16. Candidates can download them from cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password. The exam will now be held from May 13 to June 3. NTA will issue admit cards four days before each candidate’s test date.

CUET UG admit card 2025 released: Direct link to download hall tickets

The National Testing Agency has released CUET UG 2025 admit cards for exams scheduled from May 13 to 16. Candidates can download them from cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password. The exam will now be held from May 13 to June 3. NTA will issue admit cards four days before each candidate’s test date.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has flagged fake X accounts impersonating Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi, both prominent figures in Operation Sindoor press briefings. These accounts, some with blue ticks, have amassed significant followers.

PIB fact-checks fake X accounts of Wing Commander Singh and Colonel Qureshi

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has flagged fake X accounts impersonating Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi, both prominent figures in Operation Sindoor press briefings. These accounts, some with blue ticks, have amassed significant followers.

Amidst escalating tensions, Vladimir Putin has proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without preconditions. This offer follows a demand from European leaders for a 30-day ceasefire, backed by the US, to be monitored by international partners.

Putin ready for direct talks with Ukraine ‘without any preconditions’

Amidst escalating tensions, Vladimir Putin has proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without preconditions. This offer follows a demand from European leaders for a 30-day ceasefire, backed by the US, to be monitored by international partners.

President Trump announced "great progress" in US-China trade talks in Geneva, hinting at a potential "total reset" in relations. Discussions, led by US and Chinese officials, aimed to ease trade tensions following tariff hikes. While expectations remain modest, the resumption of dialogue is viewed positively, with potential tariff de-escalation on the horizon.

‘Great progress made’: Trump on US-China tariff talks being held in Switzerland,

President Trump announced "great progress" in US-China trade talks in Geneva, hinting at a potential "total reset" in relations. Discussions, led by US and Chinese officials, aimed to ease trade tensions following tariff hikes. While expectations remain modest, the resumption of dialogue is viewed positively, with potential tariff de-escalation on the horizon.

Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far

Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

Trump claims credit for ceasefire; agreement after Pak reached out, says govt

Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington

Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know

Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

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