July 27, 2025
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Morning news wrap: US-India trade deal ‘not too distant’; country clears literacy exam with 80.9%; and more | India News

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Today’s morning news wrap covers updates related to business, defence, education and international relations. US commerce secretary Lutnick expressed optimism about forthcoming US-India trade deal, citing the strong rapport between US President Trump and PM Modi as a key facilitator. Meanwhile, seismic activity rocked the region as a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Greece-Turkey border….

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‘Is Lord’s Test more important than the series?’: Kumar Sangakkara questions decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah; challenges ‘baggage’ in team | Cricket News

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India captain Shubman Gill (L) and Jasprit Bumrah (R) speak during a nets session in England. (AP/PTI) India’s decision to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked controversy, with head coach Gautam Gambhir facing criticism from cricket experts. India, who trail 0-1 in the series, had a…

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US orders partial evacuation of Iraq Embassy, says dependents of troops can leave locations across Middle East

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US Embassy in Middle East prepares to evacuate after warning from Iran US missions in Baghdad and Erbil started evacuating most of their diplomats in response to unspecified security threats Wednesday, reports claimed. “President Trump is committed to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad. In keeping with that commitment, we are constantly assessing…

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One Big, Beautiful Bill: How Pell Grant expansions will support millions in workforce training programs starting 2026

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The US government is set to expand Pell Grants to include new workforce training programs as part of the landmark legislation signed by President Donald Trump. The law, known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” aims to provide financial aid to students enrolled in short-term post-high school training programs lasting between eight and 15…

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RBI extends money market trading hours

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MUMBAI: RBI has extended trading hours for key money market segments to improve liquidity management, enhance price discovery. It also aims to bring Indian markets closer to global standards. From July 1, the call money market will remain open till 7pm, while from Aug 1, market repo and tri-party repo (TREP) trading will close at…

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‘Dhoni barged on to the field, Kohli not banned’: Virender Sehwag defends ‘young player’ Digvesh Rathi after suspension | Cricket News

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Digvesh Rathi. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for showing inconsistency in implementing disciplinary actions against players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), specifically highlighting the recent suspension of Lucknow Super Giants’ Digvesh Singh Rathi while past incidents involving MS Dhoni and…

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