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Mumbai: People cross a road at Marine Drive during rain, in Mumbai, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Photo Source: PTI)

US President Donald Trump has hinted at a big deal with India, after singing a China trade deal. During his address to the media, Trump shared that US just signed trade deal with China, and the next big deal is going to be with India.

Breaking News Live: Erstwhile King Of Puri Arrives To Perform Chhera Pahanra Ritual During Rath Yatra

Erstwhile King of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb arrives to perform the sacred Chhera Pahanra ritual during the Rath Yatra, sweeping the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra with a golden broom.

Breaking News Live: IMD Forecasts Normal Southwest Monsoon Progression

The Indian Meteorological Department on Friday has predicted that monsoon to cover entire India in next 2-3 days, earlier than usual. "It has further forecasts normal southwest monsoon progression," it added.

We predict heavy to very heavy rain over parts of east, northeast, northwest and central India in next 7 days.

Breaking News Live: Over 180 Companies Of Paramilitary Forces Deployed For Amarnath Yatra In Jammu

A multi-tier security setup is being put in place for the annual Amarnath Yatra, with more than 180 companies of paramilitary forces deployed in the Jammu region, as per PTI report.

Breaking News Live: Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray To Stage Protest Against Hindi 'imposition'

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray to stage joint protest against 'imposition' of Hindi, three-language formula, as per PTI report.

Breaking News Live: Jagannath Rath Yatra Begins At Odisha's Puri

Thousands of devotees attend Jagannath Rath Yatra at Odisha's Puri. The deities are being taken out on the chariots, marking the start of the grand annual procession.

Breaking News Live: Blowout Of ONGC Well In Assam's Capped After 16 Days Of Gas Leakage

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri shared that the blowout of ONGC well in Assam's Sivasagar district capped after 16 days of gas leakage.

Breaking News Live: "Some People Flash The Constitution In Their Hands But Feeling In Their Hearts Are Different," Says Jaishankar

On 50 Years of Emergency, EAM S Jaishankar said, "Some people flash the Constitution in their hands but the feeling in their hearts are different.

"Political parties also have a DNA and they have, to date, never expressed regret for imposing Emergency," he said.

Breaking News Live: Three Elephants Go Out Of Control During Rath Yatra Near Khadia 

"During the Rath Yatra, three elephants got out of control near Khadia, Gujarat. The elephants, disturbed by the loud DJ music, injured two people and entered a bridge," as per NDTV report.

"The unruly elephants were diverted through an alternate route in Gujarat. No further injuries were reported, and the situation is currently under control," as per report.

Breaking News Live: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs Review Meeting For PSU Banks

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs review meeting to review performance of Public Sector Banks on various parameters in New Delhi today.

Breaking News Live: President Murmu, PM Modi Greet Citizens On Occasion Of Rath Yatra

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted citizens on the occasion of Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and prayed for an atmosphere of peace, friendship and affection in the entire world.

Breaking News Live: Maharashtra Transporters Threaten Strike From July 1 Against e-Challans

Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday directed officials to form a committee and submit a report within one month in connection with the threat by transporters to go on strike from July 1 to protest against the e-challan system for traffic violations.

(With inputs from PTI)

Breaking News Live: Rajnath Singh Meets Chinese Defence Minister

Rajnath Singh has met Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Don Jun on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers’ Meeting in Qingdao.

"Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers’ Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations," Singh shared on X.

Breaking News Live: US To Host Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting On July 1 

Secretary Rubio will host foreign Ministers from Australia, India and Japan for the 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting on July 1 in Washington, DC.

"The secretary's first diplomatic engagement was with the Quad, and next week's summit builds on that momentum to advance a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. This is what American leadership looks like -- strength, peace and prosperity," said US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott during a press briefing.

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out In A Factory In Delhi's Bawana 

Fire broke out in a factory in Bawana, as per ANI report. "Twenty-two fire engines are working on the spot to douse the fire," it added.

"The fire has been brought under control. However, the work to control it completely is still ongoing. No injuries reported so far," as per report.

Breaking News Live: Trump Hints At Deal With India 

US President Donald Trump has hinted on a big deal with India, after singing a China trade deal.

"We just signed (trade deal) with China. We're not going to make deals with everybody. But we're having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India, a very big one. We're going to open up India," said Trump.

"In the China deal, we're starting to open up China. Things that never really could have happened, and the relationship with every country has been very good," he added.

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