The US imposition of 25% tariffs is expected to have minimal impact on India, with over half of Indian exports remaining unaffected due to existing exemptions. Trade between the two nations reached $131.8 billion in fiscal year 2024-25. India remains firm on not offering duty concessions for agricultural, dairy, and GM products, citing religious sentiments.

A peon in Odisha’s Gajapati district, Siba Narayan Nayak, was arrested for allegedly serving urine instead of water to his senior officer who fell ill and was hospitalised.

Two coaches of Jan Sadharan Express derailed near Kanpur. No casualties reported. Senior railway officials are investigating. Train services on Delhi-Howrah route impacted.