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Senior officials from India and the US are meeting in New Delhi to finalize an interim trade agreement and advance broader bilateral trade talks. Discussions will cover market access, customs, and investment, with potential recalibration of the deal due to recent US tariff changes. The agreement aims to boost trade and economic security between the two nations.

Wedding and banquet events in Mumbai and Maharashtra will soon be simpler and potentially cheaper. The Centre has clarified that no music licensing fees apply to marriage functions. Discussions are also underway for a single-window music copyright licensing system, aiming to streamline permissions and reduce confusion for the hospitality sector.

China signals willingness to accept existing US tariff levels while seeking to extend the current trade truce. Beijing hopes Washington will honor previous understandings, aiming to stabilize economic ties. Discussions are expected to focus on extending the one-year agreement and reducing unilateral tariffs.

Europe faces a critical need to develop its own superintelligence. Mistral AI's chief scientist warns against relying on American tech giants for future AI advancements. This push for independence is driven by geopolitical shifts. Mistral AI aims to provide European-hosted AI models. However, funding remains a significant challenge for the startup.

TNPDCL updates billing software and communicates to field assessors

Powerloom owners in Coimbatore and Tirupur are facing losses due to manufacturers cutting wages for the past two months, despite a recently agreed wage revision. They are demanding the enforcement of the new rates, which were set to increase after a decade, and seek legal backing to ensure fair payments.

Starting May 25, Sudha milk from Bihar will see a price hike of Rs 2-4 per litre and Rs 1-2 for 500ml packs. This shift is driven by rising costs in cattle feed and operational expenses, which means families may need to adjust their budgets. Tea lovers should also brace for a ripple effect as milk prices soar.

Sharp Rise Indicates Continued Commissioning Of Large-scale Solar And Wind Projects, Along With Steady Growth In Rooftop Solar Installations And Hybrid RE Projects

India has moved silver imports to a "restricted" category, requiring government approval, to prevent traders from exploiting a duty gap created by a recent 15% import tax hike. This move aims to curb arbitrage opportunities through the India-UAE free trade agreement, protect foreign exchange reserves, and control precious metal inflows, while exempting export-oriented industries.

NATO allies are left in a state of confusion as President Donald Trump reveals the deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland, pivoting sharply from a prior decision to withdraw the same number. This abrupt change, coming after numerous discussions on scaling back US military involvement in Europe, has sparked doubts about the reliability of American support among allied nations.

Acknowledging the impact of the West Asia crisis, the RBI has said that several factors will help India counter the negative effects and emerge strong.

Delhi's IGI Airport, managed by GMR Group, has expanded its capacity to handle 10.5 crore passengers annually, with current traffic at 7.9 crore. The airport is prioritizing an automated people mover and enhancing city-side connectivity. Despite short-term impacts from geopolitical events, GMR remains bullish on India's aviation growth.