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Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Central government over the US trade deal, claiming that the deal was signed under pressure from Donald Trump.

PM Modi, without any confrontation or provocation, let patience do the heavy lifting. Eventually, the US's loudest dealmaker blinked, without PM Modi having to say a word or resorting to massaging Trump's ego.

After a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, President Donald Trump announced that India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent.

US-India Trade Deal Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent after speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling an easing of strained ties. PM Modi welcomed the move, saying "Made in India" products would now face lower tariffs and thanked Trump for the decision. The US President said the cut followed PM's request and reflected friendship and respect. Trump also said a long-pending India-US trade deal is now close, despite earlier disagreements, especially over agriculture. He added that PM had agreed to reduce purchases of Russian oil and shift imports towards the US and Venezuela. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.

Speaker Om Birla referred to Rule 349 to bar Rahul Gandhi from making any references to magazine article that quotes former Army Chief General MM Naravane's yet-to-be published book. But what exactly does Rule 349 entail?

Stanford University faces scrutiny after unverified claims emerged that some students allegedly misuse Jain dietary exemptions to evade the school's costly mandatory meal plans. The allegations have sparked an online debate over religious accommodations, student trust, and the rising cost of campus dining at elite universities.

Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha resumed proceedings on Tuesday after Monday's session was disrupted over Rahul Gandhi's reference to the former Army Chief's unpublished memoir. Chaotic scenes were witnessed as BJP members, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, objected, arguing that only formally published material could be quoted in the House. Stay tuned to inditatoday.in to get all the latest updates on the Parliament session. 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to appear before the Supreme Court to challenge the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.

Baloch women fighters played a key role in the BLA's recent coordinated attacks across Balochistan. The involvement of women in the Baloch armed movement is part of the broader trend. After peaceful protests over enforced disappearances and exploitations failed, with men jailed or killed, the once-silent Baloch women are picking up arms, and even turning suicide bombers.

Addressing the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, PM Modi said the landmark India-US trade deal had created a favourable economic environment and demonstrated the government's steady approach to global trade talks.

I have not just been reading, researching, writing and speaking on Periyar from my early years, but in the process internalised and imbibed him impulsively, instinctively and now I fear, irrevocably. He has got under my skin and settled in my system so pervasively I almost feel I am growing a beard.

The Supreme Court has issued a strong warning to WhatsApp and Meta against sharing user data for commercial gains and voiced concern that privacy policies drafted by tech giants are "so cleverly worded that ordinary citizens cannot grasp" their real consequences.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda said the government was prepared to make a detailed statement on the India-US trade agreement and hold a full discussion.

Former US President Bill Clinton's name has appeared in the latest batch of files released by the Department of Justice in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Clinton has firmly denied any wrongdoing and has said he had no knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes. Reports have also noted that he has never been accused by Epstein's survivors.

A Gen Z employee refused to appear at the office at 6:30 am for a virtual meeting despite their boss's strict warning. Their response to the boss's threat went viral on social media.

India became one of the largest buyers of discounted Russian crude after 2022, a trend that helped reduce its import bill. US President Donald Trump's announcement indicates that these purchases will eventually decline, but the immediate impact is expected to be limited.

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was enduring horrendous form in the lead-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. However, just 1 month ahead of the tournament, the sky has turned blue once again for the India skipper.

The 50 per cent US levy included a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff and an additional 25 per cent import duty imposed over India's purchase of Russian crude oil. With the new deal, Washington has removed the extra penalty and lowered the overall rate.