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India-US trade talks continue amid proposed US tariff measures

India-US trade talks continue amid proposed US tariff measures

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India is continuing discussions with the United States regarding proposed tariff measures under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, while simultaneously working towards finalising a bilateral trade framework agreement with Washington, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday. The ministry`s clarification comes after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded investigations involving 60 economies, including India, over measures related to imports of goods allegedly produced through forced labour. Following the investigations, the USTR proposed additional tariffs on imports from the economies covered under the proceedings. However, the proposed measures have not yet been finalised and remain subject to a public consultation process. Proposed tariffs still under consultation process According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the USTR has invited stakeholders to participate in the consultation process before any final decision is taken. Interested parties can submit requests to participate in public hearings until June 22, 2026, while written comments may be filed until July 6, 2026. The public hearings are scheduled to be held on July …

Sam Levinson shares Sydney Sweeney’s 3-word reaction after he proposed cutting Cassie’s nude scenes

Sam Levinson shares Sydney Sweeney’s 3-word reaction after he proposed cutting Cassie’s nude scenes

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Sam Levinson recently opened up about his creative process for Euphoria Season 3 and it turns out, it was Sydney Sweeney herself who convinced him not to tone down the A-rated content in the series featuring her. A behind-the-scenes confession from Sam Levinson has reignited debate over Sydney Sweeney’s controversial Euphoria storyline. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Sweeney told Levinson to stop holding back In an interview with the New York Times podcast Popcast, Levinson revealed that he had actually thought about shooting Sweeney’s scenes without any nudity. But Sweeney quickly shut that idea down. “Well, it’s funny. When I first wrote it, I was like, ‘Maybe we shoot all of this and we don’t have any nudity. Maybe there’s ways to shoot around certain things?’” Levinson said. “And she looked at me and she was like, ‘Are you kidding? I’m playing an OnlyFans model. You’re telling me you’re going to, like, skirt around it?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, OK, that’s a fair point.’” Levinson described Sweeney as “totally fearless” and “wonderfully professional,” saying the two share …

Drain regulator proposed at Mungeshpur to prevent Yamuna water backflow during floods

Drain regulator proposed at Mungeshpur to prevent Yamuna water backflow during floods

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New Delhi: The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department will construct a new drain regulator on the Mungeshpur drain in outer north Delhi as part of its monsoon measures aimed at preventing backflow from the Yamuna into low-lying areas, an official said on Thursday. The proposed regulator will be installed at the point where the drain connects with the Yamuna floodplain and is expected to help control the water movement during periods of high river discharge. (HT Archive) The proposed regulator will be installed at the point where the drain connects with the Yamuna floodplain and is expected to help control the water movement during periods of high river discharge. A drain regulator is an iron gate structure and forms a key part of Delhi’s flood-control system, particularly in vulnerable areas near embankments and floodplains. There are 40 such regulators across the city. The official said the new regulator was proposed during the review of vulnerable infrastructure. In July 2023, Yamuna reached a record 208.6 metres and several parts of Delhi witnessed severe …

Donald Trump hits back as Republicans criticise proposed Iran peace deal

Donald Trump hits back as Republicans criticise proposed Iran peace deal

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The Republican sceptics included Senator Roger Wicker, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senators Thom Tillis, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz, who all questioned trusting Iran to stick to its commitments to the peace deal to end the nearly three-month war Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ahead of Rubio’s India trip, US lawmaker urges Secretary of State to flag concerns over proposed FCRA changes

Ahead of Rubio’s India trip, US lawmaker urges Secretary of State to flag concerns over proposed FCRA changes

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Ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India, an American lawmaker urged him to raise concerns regarding the proposed changes to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Rubio is set to hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday. (AP) Rubio is set to hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday, and will attend the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday next week. US Congressman Chris Smith said that the alterations if they go through would allegedly disproportionately affect Christian charities and churches. In an oped written for the Washington Examiner, Smith argued that the passage of new restrictive amendments “could do lasting damage to the relations between our two countries.” The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in March 2026, and seeks to amend the existing 2010 law. It lays out provisions for how Indian individuals, companies and associations may receive and utilise foreign contribution. In his argument, Smith has in particular expressed concern about …

What does India’s proposed criminal anti-doping provisions actually say?

What does India’s proposed criminal anti-doping provisions actually say?

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India is preparing for a major shift in how it tackles doping in sport. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has placed proposed amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, in the public domain for consultation, seeking to criminalise organised doping-related activities such as trafficking, illegal supply, administration and commercial promotion of banned substances. The consultation process will remain open until June 18, 2026. At the heart of the proposal is a clear message: the government no longer wants anti-doping enforcement to focus only on athletes who test positive. Instead, it wants to target the wider ecosystem that enables doping, traffickers, illegal suppliers, organised syndicates, unscrupulous coaches, support personnel and commercial operators profiting from banned substances. The ministry said the proposed amendments are aimed at addressing the “growing organised ecosystem” involved in the trafficking and illegal distribution of performance-enhancing substances and methods in sport. Why is this proposal significant? For years, India’s anti-doping system has largely functioned within the sporting framework. Athletes who failed tests were punished through suspensions, disqualifications, stripped medals and bans …

High speed mechanised boats proposed for Nellore fishermen

High speed mechanised boats proposed for Nellore fishermen

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Rajya Sabha MP Beeda Mastan Rao Yadav submitting a representation to Minister of State for Fisheries S.P. Singh Baghel in New Delhi recently. Photo: Special Arrangement Rajya Sabha Member Beedha Mastan Rao Yadav has mooted a proposal to procure high speed mechanised boats to strengthen the fishing capabilities of the fishermen of SPSR Nellore district, who have been recently facing onslaught due to incursion by fellow fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The absence of such larger boats along the State’s coastline is widely felt as the reason for poaching from the neighbouring States. Such boats help the fishers travel deeper into the sea and stay for longer durations, which improves their livelihood sources in the form of a higher yield. Published – May 03, 2026 09:18 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Key amendments proposed in Jan Vishwas Bill| India News

Key amendments proposed in Jan Vishwas Bill| India News

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The government on Friday introduced in the Lok Sabha the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill seeking to amend certain provisions to decriminalise a host of minor offences to promote ease of doing business. The government introduced the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill seeking to amend certain provisions to decriminalise a host of minor offences to promote ease of doing business. (ANI) The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada, proposes to amend 79 central acts administered by 23 ministries. A total of 784 provisions are being proposed to be amended, out of which 717 provisions are being decriminalised to foster ease of doing business, and 67 provisions are proposed to be changed to facilitate ease of living. Also Read: ₹1,000 fine for dog owner if pet found without leash on street under proposed DMC Act revision”> ₹1,000 fine for dog owner if pet found without leash on street under proposed DMC Act revision The bill proposes to remove …

Bengaluru professor proposed to student, booked for sexual harassment| India News

Bengaluru professor proposed to student, booked for sexual harassment| India News

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A professor at a medical college on the outskirts of Bengaluru has been booked on charges of sexual harassment after he proposed to a female student in a classroom, police said on Thursday. Representative Image. The incident at the college in Nelamangala taluk on March 23 came to light after videos of the proposal surfaced online. HT could not independently verify the veracity of the video. In the video, the faculty member purportedly addressed students using a microphone and claimed that a student had earlier expressed romantic feelings for him. The student denied the claim, confronting him in front of the class. In the purported video, the student repeatedly asked for proof and maintained that no such exchange had occurred. While the confrontation in the lecture hall eventually subsided, the situation escalated shortly after the professor stepped outside. The student, accompanied by several classmates, allegedly confronted him again, and he was assaulted. Videos purportedly showed people striking him with slippers while others shouted. Based on a complaint filed by the college principal on Thursday, a …

Queer community, activists protest proposed Transgender Amendment Bill | Pune News

Queer community, activists protest proposed Transgender Amendment Bill | Pune News

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2 min readPuneMar 23, 2026 10:03 AM IST Around 200 members of the queer community and activists held a protest against the recently introduced Transgender Amendment Bill, presented in the Lok Sabha, at Sambhaji Udayan on JM Road in Pune on Sunday. Terming the bill “regressive” and “harmful to gender minorities”, protesters argued that the bill undermines the landmark NALSA judgment, which had earlier recognised an individual’s right to self-identify their gender. The proposed amendment, however, mandates medical verification for gender-affirming procedures, a move many see as an infringement on bodily autonomy. “Gender cannot be decided by the government or a medical report. My body, my choice,” said transgender activist Manasvi Goilkar. “Earlier, we had the right to self-identify, but now we are being forced to prove who we are. One’s identity should be their own choice—there is nothing to prove.” Concerns were also raised about the bill’s alleged bias in criminal justice. Goilkar added, “The government claims trans people are criminals, yet crimes against us receive lighter punishments. This leaves us without protection.” Pritee, …