IIT Kharagpur is taking strong steps to prevent student suicides. After four deaths in 2024, the institute has decided to remove ceiling fans from hostel rooms. The fans will be replaced in phases. Director Suman Chakraborty said, “In a moment of crisis, the absence of a tool can save a life.” The institute also launched new mental health measures. These include 24x7 counselling, permanent psychiatrists, monthly parent calls, and barcoded helpline numbers on doors. They also introduced ‘Campus Mothers’—female staff who offer emotional support. The goal is to create a caring space and stop campus tragedies before they happen. (PC: TOI)

Canada will officially recognize Palestine as a state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. This follows similar moves by the U.K. and France. Carney said the suffering in Gaza needs urgent global action. Canada’s decision depends on reforms by the Palestinian Authority, including elections without Hamas. He also called for Hamas to release hostages and disarm. Israel strongly opposed the move, calling it a reward for terrorism. Donald Trump warned the decision could hurt trade ties. Over 140 countries already recognize Palestine. Canada said peace in the Middle East needs both Israeli and Palestinian states to live side by side. (PC: X)

India will not retaliate against US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on Indian goods, government sources said. The new tariffs, along with penalties over India’s oil trade with Russia, will start on August 1. Trump called India’s trade barriers “too high” and described both India and Russia as “dead economies.” Government sources said India will handle the issue through talks, not anger. “Silence is the best answer,” one official said. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament that the government is studying the impact. He said India will protect farmers, MSMEs, and exporters, and will act in the nation’s best interest. (PC: AFP)

Rahul Gandhi backed US President Donald Trump’s remark calling India a “dead economy,” saying, “He is right, everybody knows this except the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister.” Trump had said India and Russia “can take their dead economies down together.” Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Rajiv Shukla disagreed. Tharoor said, “We must give strong support to our negotiators… If a good deal is not possible, we may have to walk away.” BJP’s Amit Malviya hit back, saying Gandhi’s comment was a “shameful insult” and added, “The only thing truly ‘dead’ is Rahul Gandhi’s political credibility.” (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Indian goods. A penalty on Indian purchases from Russia was also added. Trump said these steps will make America "great and rich again." He called India’s trade barriers "high" and "unfair." The new rules will start from August 1. In response, India’s government said it is looking into the impact. The Commerce Ministry said India and the US were already talking about a fair and balanced trade deal. The government said it will protect farmers, small businesses, and national interest while continuing talks for better trade ties with the US. (PC: AP)

India and England began the fifth and final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval with high stakes. England, leading 2–1, won the toss and opted to bowl first under overcast skies. India made four changes: Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, and Akash Deep replaced Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Anshul Kamboj. England also reshuffled their squad, with Ollie Pope captaining in place of the injured Ben Stokes. Rain looms over all five days, threatening interruptions. India must win to level the series, while England eyes a historic home victory. The match promises drama, with both teams battling fatigue, form, and unpredictable weather.

Indian captain Shubman Gill shattered Sunil Gavaskar’s 46-year-old record for most runs by an Indian skipper in a Test series. During the fifth Test against England at The Oval, Gill reached 737* runs, surpassing Gavaskar’s 732-run mark from the 1978–79 West Indies series. His consistent form includes four centuries, with a top score of 269. Despite India trailing 2–1 in the series, Gill’s performance has been a standout, marking a historic moment in Indian cricket. He now ranks third globally for most runs in a Test series by a captain, behind Don Bradman and Graham Gooch. Gill’s achievement signals a new era of leadership and batting dominance for Team India. (PC: Outlook India & Cricblog)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned that Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian exports, plus penalties for Russian oil purchases, could “destroy” India’s trade with the U.S. The effective rate may reach 35–45%, with talk of a 100% penalty. Tharoor called the move “very serious,” urging negotiators to resist unreasonable demands. He emphasized India’s average 17% tariff and strong domestic market, suggesting diversification if talks fail. Former minister P. Chidambaram called the tariffs a WTO violation and a “big blow” to diplomacy. The Indian government is assessing the implications and reaffirmed its commitment to a fair bilateral trade agreement amid rising tensions. (PC: NDTV)

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions by imposing a 25% tariff on Indian exports, citing “obnoxious” trade barriers and India’s defense ties with Russia. He labeled India the “Tariff King,” but WTO data reveals U.S. duties can reach 350% on tobacco, 200% on dairy, and over 130% on produce, exposing American protectionism. The new tariffs, effective August 1, target auto parts, electronics, textiles, and processed foods, with an undefined penalty. Economists warn this could reduce India’s GDP by 0.2–0.5 percentage points. The move adds strain to already fragile trade relations, prompting calls for transparency and fairness amid accusations of hypocrisy in U.S. tariff policy. (PC: The Print)

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on India and Russia, calling them “dead economies” amid rising trade tensions. Following a 25% tariff on Indian imports due to its defense and energy ties with Russia, Trump posted on Truth Social that he doesn’t care what India does with Russia. He criticized India’s high tariffs and minimal trade with the U.S., while warning former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to “watch his words.” India responded diplomatically, reaffirming its commitment to a fair bilateral trade agreement and protecting domestic interests. The remarks have intensified geopolitical friction and cast uncertainty over future India-U.S. trade negotiations. (PC: X)