Month: June 2025

[ad_1] The Trump administration appears to be in a rush to finalise trade agreements before its self-imposed deadline expires. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has issued a new ultimatum to countries to share their best offers on trade deals by Wednesday, five weeks ahead of the day when the reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in. A draft letter, originating from the United States Trade Representative's office, reveals Trump's strategy to conclude extensive trade negotiations with many countries. Whilst the recipients weren't specified, the correspondence targeted nations actively participating in discussions involving meetings and document exchanges. The United States has been conducting such discussions with several partners, including the European Union, Japan, Vietnam and India.These talks commenced on April 9 when he suspended his "Liberation Day" tariffs for a 90-day period until July 8, following adverse reactions in the […]

[ad_1] India-US trade deal (Representative AI image) NEW DELHI: The United States Commerce Secretary on Tuesday said India’s longstanding arms trade with Russia had previously strained ties with Washington, but a gradual shift towards US-made military equipment is now helping pave the way for a bilateral trade deal.“There were certain things that the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way,” Lutnick said while addressing the eighth US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC. “For instance, you generally buy your military gear from Russia. That's a way to kind of get under the skin of America if you're going to buy your armaments from Russia. I think India starting to move towards buying military equipment from the United States, which then goes a long way.”Lutnick confirmed that a trade agreement could be sealed in the “not […]

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Rajat Patidar during a practice session. (PTI Photo) Just one match separates Rajat Patidar from immortality in cricketing folklore. A triumph against PBKS will end RCB's 18-year wait for a historic IPL title, earning Patidar cult status in his first season as captain. The Bengaluru-based franchise have been extremely dominant this season, pulling off impressive wins. None of the clumsiness which defined RCB in previous editions has been visible, making Patidar seem like a messiah sent by the divine forces.However, the cricketer, who leads Madhya Pradesh in limited-overs cricket, interestingly lacked self-belief as a captain initially, as revealed by the state team's head coach Chandrakant Pandit.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"I was after him to take up the state team's captaincy for the last two to three years, considering the respect […]

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As Punjab Kings gear up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the highly anticipated final of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, their captain Shreyas Iyer is winning hearts off the field as well.A light-hearted video clip from The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring Shreyas and Rohit Sharma has gone viral across social media platforms, showcasing Iyer’s candid confession about the joy he feels when dismissing Team India seniors during the IPL.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Host Kapil Sharma asked Iyer, “When you take a catch to dismiss a senior player from the Indian team in the IPL, do you celebrate or act modest, like it just happened accidentally?”Who's that IPL player?With a grin, Shreyas replied, “I feel happy. I actually feel […]

[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen, left, and Gukesh Dommaraju. (AP/PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen's shock defeat to 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament triggered not only visible frustration from the five-time world champion but also a deep introspection on the direction of his chess career.Carlsen, 34, lost a game he appeared to be dominating, his emotions spilling over as he banged the table, scattering pieces in disbelief. The Norwegian later admitted Gukesh's fighting spirit and youthful energy had made the difference — even though, by Carlsen's own assessment, it wasn't a game the teenager should have won.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“For a long time, he was just more or less blindly pushing,” Carlsen said on Monday. “And then, yeah, on a normal day, of course, I win that game, and things […]