India–Oman trade pact talks near completion, announcement expected soon; petroleum and urea dominate imports

India and Oman are poised to finalize and sign their free trade agreement (FTA), potentially sooner than anticipated. The agreement, known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aims to reduce trade barriers and boost investments. With bilateral trade exceeding $10 billion, this pact will further strengthen economic ties, building on India’s existing trade agreement…

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Son waits years for bank job on compassionate grounds after father’s untimely death; Allahabad High Court denies job, orders bank to give INR 1 lakh–Here’s why

The Allahabad High Court denied a job on compassionate grounds to a petitioner whose father died in 2019, citing a five-year delay in his claim. While the court awarded INR 1 lakh compensation for the bank’s administrative negligence, it emphasized that compassionate appointments are for immediate financial relief, not a future job guarantee.

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“Who cares?” – Former Cleveland Cavaliers player Channing Frye shoots at Pablo Torre for his report on Los Angeles Clippers

The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Clippers for alleged salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard’s compensation. Investigative journalist Pablo Torre reported the allegations, sparking reactions from figures like Channing Frye, who initially criticized Torre before walking back his comments. Torre has since responded to Frye’s remarks, as the league’s investigation continues, with more…

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‘We did something people said couldn’t be done’: Donald Trump oversees signing of ‘historic’ Thailand–Cambodia peace deal

President Trump brokered an expanded ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, ending a border conflict that caused dozens of deaths. The agreement, signed at the ASEAN summit, also includes the release of Cambodian soldiers and the removal of heavy weapons. Trump also secured trade and critical minerals deals with the nations.

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