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‘Ente Keralam’ mega expo in Thrissur from May 18

Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah says his comments have been twisted

In a surprising turn, the US and China have agreed to de-escalate their trade war, with the US significantly reducing tariffs on Chinese goods. Beijing responded by lowering its tariffs on US products. This truce, reached in Geneva, has stunned markets and analysts, as it appears China secured its objectives without major economic reforms.

India's Ministry of External Affairs refuted Donald Trump's claim that trade was used as leverage to broker a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The MEA emphasized that the ceasefire was a result of Pakistan's request after Indian strikes on its air bases.

There are millions of fights going on at the same time. There’s Kohli vs Rohit, BTS vs Blackpink, Messi vs Ronaldo, Ranbir vs Ranveer fans, Salman vs SRK, ChatGPT vs Gemini, Trads vs Raytas, BJP vs Congress IT Cells – but all internecine fights were put to rest amid the siren call of war and Indians became unhinged dogs of war against anyone trying to push Pakistan’s narrative: Pakistanis with VPNs who were on Twitter, YouTube channels pushing the Pakistani agenda, or even mainstream publications pushing Pakistan’s narrative without any fact checks.

India has voiced strong concerns over the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the banning of the Awami League under a revised anti-terrorism law. This action, along with the revocation of the party's registration, raises worries about shrinking democratic space. India urges Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, emphasizing the importance of democratic freedoms.

Chinese defence stocks plummeted following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, erasing earlier gains fueled by expectations of increased arms sales to Pakistan. The Hang Seng China A Aerospace & Defence Index saw a significant drop, with companies like AVIC Chengdu Aircraft and Zhuzhou Hongda experiencing substantial losses.

Preity Zinta expressed her admiration for Virat Kohli's transformative impact on Test cricket following his sudden retirement. She highlighted his passion, character, and competitiveness, suggesting the game won't be the same. Zinta also acknowledged the significant void left by Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ashwin, emphasizing the challenge for current players to fill their shoes.

India is set to push for the United Nations to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a terrorist organization following several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced plans to send a team to the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee meeting this week to pursue sanctions and travel bans on TRF members.

Following Virat Kohli's Test retirement announcement, paparazzi at the Mumbai airport expressed their disappointment, stating they would no longer watch cricket. Kohli, accompanied by Anushka Sharma, politely declined photos due to time constraints.

Lt Gen D S Rana briefed defence attaches from 70 nations on Operation Sindoor's success, highlighting its impact on India-Pakistan relations. He emphasized India's military superiority and precise targeting of terror-linked sites. The briefing also addressed misinformation campaigns and showcased the integrated approach and technological advancements used in the operation.