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India and Thailand on Thursday upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership.

1.US President Donald Trump has slapped sweeping reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10 to 49 per cent on imports from major trading partners, including India, escalating tensions with allies and adversaries alike.Trump imposed a steep 27 per cent tariff on all goods, barring pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, energy and certain minerals not available in the US, that are imported from India, calling the country “one of the worst offenders of unfair trade practices”. The goods that were exempt make up for just over 25 per cent of the total exports from India to the US.

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/trump-slaps-additional-27-tariffs-on-indian-imports-75-of-goods-to-be-impacted/

2.India and Thailand on Thursday upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra explored ways to enhance trade and investment and bolster cooperation in defence, security and countering cyber-crimes and human trafficking.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-thailand-upgrade-ties-to-strategic-partnership-101743684591576.html

3.Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod in the early hours of Friday following a 12-hour marathon debate. The legislation was passed in the upper house with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. The Lok Sabha had already cleared the Bill on Thursday, with 288-232 voting.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parliament-passes-waqf-amendment-bill-2025-bjd-mp-backs-it-in-rajya-sabha-what-next-10-points-101743725818680.html

4.Espire Hospitality Group has unveiled its fourth luxury boutique resort, ZANA By The Ganges, Rishikesh, marking a significant milestone in its expansion. Located near the iconic Lakshman Jhula, the property offers breathtaking views of the Ganges and surrounding hills, blending modern aesthetics with elegant spaces for a serene yet immersive stay.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/zana-expands-with-new-luxury-resort-in-rishikesh/

5.ITC Master Chef Creations, known for its range of Gourmet North Indian dishes, is now the official gourmet food partner of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), for the third consecutive year. The partnership goes beyond just a collaboration and is a game-changing initiative to redefine the match-day snacking, transforming it from routine to remarkable

https://www.fnbnews.com/Hotels-Hospitality/itc-masterchef-creations--rcb-reignite-culinary-magic-for-ipl-2025-82376

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