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A 20-member Darjeeling Youth Delegation, led by Harsh Vardhan Shringla, concluded a four-day New Delhi visit featuring interactions with the Vice President, Union Ministers, and C-suite leaders. The programme included Parliament exposure, UPSC orientation, and cultural visits, strengthening confidence, civic understanding, and national integration among young leaders from the hills.
U.S. Ambassador Jamieson Greer welcomed President Donald Trump’s Joint Statement on a trade deal with India, highlighting reduced tariff and non-tariff barriers. The agreement opens India’s 1.4-billion-consumer market to U.S. goods and strengthens bilateral ties with support from Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
Rescue efforts have concluded following a landslide in New Zealand, with six people still unaccounted for. Authorities ended the operation after days of searching, shifting focus to recovery. The community continues to mourn and support families affected by the disaster.
India and Thailand reaffirmed their strategic partnership, stressing cooperation in trade, security, tourism, technology, climate action, and connectivity. Speaking at India’s 77th Republic Day reception in Bangkok, Ambassador Nagesh Singh highlighted India’s rapid economic growth and expanding collaboration across emerging sectors and people-to-people ties.
According to media reports, Beawar resident Shankesh Mutha faces serious allegations of stealing diamonds worth crores from an Indian-origin diamond trader in Bangkok. A Delhi court rejected his anticipatory bail and issued arrest warrants. The case is now pending before the High Court.
