Kerala government’s move to make Malayalam the compulsory first language in schools located in border areas with Karnataka has drawn strong objections from the neighbouring state.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated PM Modi’s failure to call President Trump prevented a trade deal. This comes as the US imposes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India faces tariffs on its goods. Both nations are negotiating a comprehensive trade agreement with a goal to significantly boost bilateral trade by 2030.

TMC leaders, including MPs, were detained protesting ED raids on I-PAC offices in Kolkata. The party alleges the raids, targeting election strategy data, are politically motivated harassment by the Union government ahead of West Bengal polls. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the action, calling it a vendetta and accusing the BJP of attempting to steal party documents.