India-US trade deal: ‘Close to making a deal with India,’ says Donald Trump; US President releases tariff letters for countries
India is set to introduce a “Battery Passport” regime to provide detailed information about EV batteries, including origin, performance, and lifecycle, embedded in a QR code. This initiative, driven by safety concerns and the need to improve quality standards, aims to boost EV exports and support the battery swapping policy.
Jurassic World: Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, experienced a significant drop on Monday after a strong opening weekend, earning an estimated Rs 4.25 crore. Despite surpassing Jurassic World: Dominion’s opening weekend gross with Rs 49.3 crore, the film faces challenges with mixed audience reception and upcoming releases like ‘Superman’, impacting its long-term box office performance.
Kajol’s ‘Maa’ continues its theatrical journey, earning approximately Rs 0.57 crore on its second Monday, bringing the total to Rs 32.17 crore. The mythological horror drama, featuring Kajol as a mother transforming into a Goddess Kali-like figure, opened strongly and has maintained consistent performance.
India’s education system faces challenges in foundational learning, teacher training, and financing, despite progress in gender parity and school completion. A UNESCO report reveals India lags in reading proficiency, upper secondary participation, and education spending, falling short of global benchmarks.
Gabrielle Union shared a heartwarming Instagram story featuring Dwyane Wade and their daughter Kaavia by a bonfire during a vacation. The image captured a tender family moment, with Wade holding Kaavia and gently touching Gabrielle. This simple yet powerful display of love and connection resonated with fans, highlighting the couple’s enduring bond and commitment to…
Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury has derailed the Pacers’ promising trajectory, with the team confirming he will miss the entire 2025-26 season. This setback, coupled with Myles Turner’s departure, plunges Indiana into a rebuilding phase. Despite the long road to recovery, the Pacers remain optimistic about Haliburton’s future return and his continued role as the franchise’s…
Apna Ghars, resting facilities for truck drivers along national highways, are gaining popularity, evidenced by a five-fold increase in bookings in June. These facilities, costing Rs 112 for eight hours, offer amenities addressing the lack of affordable rest stops.
India faces a critical shortage in organ transplants, with only a fraction of needed kidney transplants performed annually. A government review highlights underperforming transplant centers, particularly in government hospitals, despite adequate infrastructure. Recommendations include mandating organ retrieval facilities in medical colleges and incorporating transplant costs into the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
