Rahul Gandhi was seen briefly inside Parliament earlier in the day but walked away when asked about the debate, saying, “Just listen to my sister.”

US President Donald Trump has signaled potential new tariffs on Indian rice imports, questioning why New Delhi faces no additional duties. This comes as he announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers struggling with falling prices and import competition. The move adds a fresh trade friction point ahead of upcoming bilateral talks.

A Chinese national travelling on a restricted tourist visa has been detained in Jammu and Kashmir after visiting Ladakh and staying in Srinagar on an invalid visa.