Indian trade negotiators are heading to Washington D.C. to explore an “early tranche” deal, potentially addressing a limited set of issues to expedite negotiations with the U.S. Both countries aim to finalize the agreement quickly, possibly before the fall deadline, while navigating regulatory hurdles like digital tax and reciprocal tariffs. Clarity is expected during U.S.

The officials said a cloudburst struck the Seri Bagna village of Ramban, resulting in the deaths of three persons, including two children.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeted former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi, calling him a ‘Muslim commissioner’, following criticism of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Dubey him of facilitating Bangladeshi infiltrators’ voter registration. This incident follows Dubey’s controversial remarks about the Supreme Court and CJI, leading the BJP to distance itself from his statements questioning the court’s authority.