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1.India and the United States are expected to take a final decision on a mini-trade deal.

 1.India and the United States are expected to take a final decision on a mini-trade deal within the next 24 to 48 hours, CNBC-TV18 reported on Saturday, citing sources. The two sides have reportedly completed negotiations on the limited-scope agreement, which could pave the way for broader trade discussions.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-us-likely-to-finalise-mini-trade-deal-within-48-hours-average-tariff-to-be-around-report-101751808663841.html

2.US President Donald Trump has warned of an additional tariff for countries aligning themselves with any BRICS policies which are “anti-American.” As per the latest announcement from the US leader, an additional tariff of 10 percent will be charged. Trump’s statement comes after the BRICS 2025 Summit condemned the US and Israel strikes on Iran last month.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-warns-of-additional-tariff-for-countries-aligning-with-anti-american-brics-policies-101751855412635.html

3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto into the BRICS grouping as a full member during the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday (Indian time) said this while underscoring India's growing diplomatic stature and its pivotal role in shaping multilateral platforms.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pm-modi-brics-summit-pm-narendra-modi-welcomes-indonesia-as-new-full-member-of-brics-summit-2025-8835433

4.Although the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is expanding, the tourism hotspots have largely been the same. In an attempt to introduce a new go-to place in MMR’s tourism landscape, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) recently decided to revive its plan to develop Nhava island.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/cidco-revives-plan-to-develop-nhava-island-into-a-tourism-hub-101751828673372.html

5.Whiteland Corporation onboards two of the nation’s trusted names in construction, for the development of Westin Residences Gurugram, a landmark project at Sector 103, Dwarka Expressway.The total construction value of the project stands at ₹4,000 crore, reinforcing their commitment to unmatched quality, timely delivery, and a vision that sets new benchmarks in premium living. 

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/whiteland-corporation-unites-construction-titans-for-iconic-%e2%82%b94000-cr-westin-residences-gurugram

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