Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed India’s commitment to protecting its national interests in trade negotiations, following the US announcement of 25% tariffs. Goyal highlighted India’s rapid economic growth, countering Trump’s criticism by emphasizing its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde welcomed the acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, asserting it vindicates wrongly targeted individuals and removes the “false stigma” against the Hindu community. Shinde strongly criticized Congress leaders for coining the term “Hindu terrorism” to malign patriots.

The Zojila Tunnel Project — set to be Asia’s longest tunnel offering all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh — was initially scheduled for completion by September 2026.