After incendiary remarks strained ties with India, President Trump attempted damage control, affirming the “special relationship” despite disappointment over India’s Russian oil purchases, threatening a 50% tariff. This came after India rejected US demands, asserting its right to choose its oil sources. While some US officials adopted a confrontational stance, others signaled a desire to maintain the consequential relationship.

General Upendra Dwivedi pointed out that ‘when we fight a war, the Army does not fight alone’

Huge fire broke out at a dyeing factory in Bhiwandi’s Kamatghar Area. Fire tenders carried out firefighting operations. Further details are awaited.