India and the US are striving to finalize a trade deal before Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline, but disagreements persist over agricultural imports and tariff reductions. While the US seeks greater access for its agricultural products, India is hesitant due to concerns about domestic farmers and genetically modified foods.

Shubman Gill now holds the record for the highest score by an Indian Test captain, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous best. Gill’s impressive innings adds him to a list of India’s top Test performers, including Virender Sehwag, Karun Nair, and VVS Laxman.

Faced with publicy fury, the Delhi government has ‘put on hold’ a contentious order denying fuel to ‘end of life’ cars – the term for petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10.Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told reporters a fuel ban such as this is difficult to enforce -due to ‘technological challenges and complex sytems’ – and said a system to seize poorly-maintained vehicles, instead of punishing people who take care of their cars and motorcycles, is being worked out. n18oc_india