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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced significant tariffs on Indian imports, citing trade imbalances and strategic concerns. The move adds strain to already tense geopolitical relations, drawing criticism from Indian officials and global trade analysts alike.
The Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid areas near the Thai–Cambodia border due to ongoing tensions. Caution is advised in affected provinces as border checkpoints and tourist spots face temporary closures. Travelers are urged to stay updated through official sources.
President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders aimed at curbing “woke AI,” demanding ideological neutrality in artificial intelligence systems. The move has ignited debate in the tech world over regulation, free speech, and the future of AI development.
In 2003, two men stole a Boeing 727 from Luanda, Angola, and vanished. Despite global searches, no wreckage, debris, or sighting has ever been found. The aircraft, carrying 53,000 litres of fuel, took off without clearance and disappeared over the Atlantic — becoming one of aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former Indian Ambassador to Thailand and ex-Foreign Secretary, took oath as a Rajya Sabha member. His diplomatic expertise is expected to strengthen India’s foreign policy discussions and legislative processes. The ceremony marks his formal entry into parliamentary duties.
