AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNEET Protest Fallout: India’s NEET-UG paper-leak anger spilled into the streets as AISF protesters burned an effigy of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Bhubaneswar, demanding his resignation and calling for scrapping the NTA/NEET system. India–US Visa Friction: In a rare public pushback, EAM S Jaishankar told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that legal travel must not be harmed by Trump-era visa and immigration changes, even as both sides try to reset ties. Trade Deal Momentum: Rubio said India is “committed” to buying $500bn in US goods over five years, while India and the US signal a trade agreement “soon,” even as critics warn it could widen deficits. Pakistan–China Industry Push: Pakistan and China agreed to assess battery cell manufacturing cooperation via a joint working group, aiming at EV and energy-storage demand. China Safety Tragedy: China’s deadliest coal mine blast in years killed at least 82, with Xi Jinping ordering all-out rescue and condolences flowing from regional leaders. Regional Security: India’s “Smart Border” drive targets infiltration along the Siliguri corridor, as tensions simmer around Bangladesh and Pakistan links.
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