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India and the UK have finalized a significant free trade agreement. The agreement ensures duty-free access to UK markets for 99% of Indian exports. India will reduce import duties on 90% of tariff lines, benefiting consumers with lower prices on various goods.

UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Report highlights the critical role of AI in shaping the next chapter of human development, particularly in fast-growing economies, including India

Unique in its grandeur, rituals, and celebrations, Thrissur Pooram draws thousands of devotees and spectators from around the world. It is a fascinating fusion of sacred ceremonies, traditional performances, dazzling fireworks, and majestic elephant parades

India ensures that non-tariff barriers are suitably addressed to ensure free flow of goods and services and that they do not create unjustified restrictions to its exports.

A viral video from an Indian wedding showcases extravagant gifts given to the groom by the bride's family, including silver, a petrol pump, and land worth INR 15.65 crore. While the video garnered significant attention, it sparked debate about the prevalence of dowry, a deeply rooted social evil in India.

Amidst escalating tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan plans to increase its defence budget by 18%. India, a major military power, spends significantly more but faces resource allocation challenges. With China's support for Pakistan and its own growing military strength, India confronts a two-front challenge. Recent actions include ceasefire violations, mock drills, and nuclear modernization, highlighting the complex security landscape.

Mark Zuckerberg's fortune has surged past Jeff Bezos, making him the world's second-richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This shift occurred as Meta's shares outperformed Amazon's, with Meta reporting strong first-quarter revenue. Meanwhile, Elon Musk remains the wealthiest individual, boosted by increased Tesla shares following his commitment to reduce time spent on government duties.

Microsoft is implementing a two-year rehire ban for underperforming employees and tracking "good attrition," signaling a stricter management approach. This policy shift, revealed in internal documents, mirrors similar practices at other tech giants like Amazon and Meta. The company is also offering struggling employees a separation package as an alternative to performance improvement plans.

The Bombay High Court has expressed serious concerns about police officers routinely copy-pasting witness statements into charge sheets, even in serious criminal cases, cautioning that this "dangerous culture" could benefit the accused. The court has directed the Maharashtra government to issue guidelines for recording witness statements and appointed an amicus curiae to suggest improvements to investigation quality.

The 25-year-old victim had gone to Anand Sweets on Koramangala 60 feet road to use the washroom at around 8 pm on April 25

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court had held that in all cases in which death sentence was awarded by the HC, such matters be listed before a Bench of three Judges

Delhi Capitals' promising IPL 2025 campaign faces derailment after a shocking loss to Mumbai Indians triggered a slump. Once poised for playoffs, DC now struggles, sitting fifth with 13 points. Experts Piyush Chawla and Sanjay Bangar emphasise the need for bold decisions and experienced players to step up, highlighting the team's batting order collapse.

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index reached 58.7 in April, up from 58.5 in March, indicating a sharp and stronger expansion in service sector output

In an editorial in Deepika, official mouthpiece of Catholic Church in Kerala, the institution strongly refutes claim it sought any political favours or attempted to influence party appointments