Perhaps, Pakistan felt it had returned to its older role of indispensable intermediary as New Delhi remained the insouciant child who refused to bow to Trump’s diktats. Overnight, the illusion shattered as Trump announced the US had reached a trade agreement with India lowering tariffs on India’s exports to 18%. While most of the details about the deal are still being worked out, that didn’t stop a full-blown meltdown on Pakistani (or South Asian) Twitter.

India has finalized a significant trade deal with the US, a move that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval indicated India was willing to wait out President Trump's term for. Union Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed the agreement, emphasizing the protection of sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy. Both nations aim to more than double trade to $500 billion by 2030.

In a landmark achievement for preventive healthcare, Novaneo Hospital on Wednesday entered the Guinness Book of World Records by collecting the highest number of cervical cancer (Pap/HPV) screening gut samples within an eight-hour window, underscoring the growing role of hospital-led initiatives in large-scale disease prevention.

Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions on Wednesday as opposition protests and clashes with ruling party MPs led to multiple adjournments in the Lok Sabha. Opposition members raised allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized the India-US trade deal, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal defended it. Heated exchanges also occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu.

Perhaps, Pakistan felt it had returned to its older role of indispensable intermediary as New Delhi remained the insouciant child who refused to bow to Trump’s diktats. Overnight, the illusion shattered as Trump announced the US had reached a trade agreement with India lowering tariffs on India’s exports to 18%. While most of the details about the deal are still being worked out, that didn’t stop a full-blown meltdown on Pakistani (or South Asian) Twitter.

Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges over remarks on the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad mourned three sisters' deaths, with online gaming addiction a focus. The Supreme Court heard Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal's voter roll revision, as Putin and Xi hailed strong Russia-China ties.

Tourist-heavy states face a different kind of pressure. A floating population generates waste, but does not stay long enough to be captured by household-style systems. The waste is scattered, time-bound, and highly visible.

Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor Ghaziabad flat early Wednesday. An eyewitness reported one sister appeared to plan the jump, while the other two fell trying to stop her. Police are investigating their alleged addiction to an online gaming app and a handwritten note found at the scene.

The Supreme Court heard West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's plea challenging the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, noting two key points in her petition. The court observed that timelines might need extension due to pending cases and issued notices to the EC and CEO for further hearing.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa have strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against former Congress MP Ravneet Bittu. Puri defended Bittu, a respected Sikh leader, stating he is not a traitor and that Gandhi's slur is an affront to the Sikh community.

Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after jumping from their ninth-floor Ghaziabad apartment. The sisters, who had not attended school for years due to academic failure, were reportedly addicted to an online Korean task-based game. Their father stated they often expressed a desire to visit Korea, unaware of the game's nature.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged his mother was deliberately run over by a car in Pune, leaving her seriously injured. The accused reportedly fled the scene. Poonawalla's mother is set to undergo surgery, and he has appealed to the Pune police for the swift arrest of the perpetrator.

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.

India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to standardize care, improve early diagnosis, and reduce treatment gaps across the country. They offer a common clinical framework for both public and private healthcare systems, emphasizing patient-centric care and quality of life.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a «relentless campaign of fear» in Bengal.

Sharad Pawar stated that merger talks between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil occurred, asserting CM Fadnavis had no right to comment. He expressed happiness over Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM appointment. Pawar also noted his unprecedented absence from Parliament on Budget Day due to a family tragedy, marking 58 years of attendance.

A new play, 'Breast of Luck,' co-written by a cancer survivor and a caregiver, uses song, dance, and humor to navigate the grim realities of illness. The musical comedy, inspired by personal experiences, highlights the therapeutic power of laughter, community, and art in confronting cancer, offering a lighter perspective on a serious topic.

Arunachal Pradesh villages along the China border are witnessing reverse migration, a positive sign for the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative, aimed at boosting living conditions and livelihoods, has seen significant investment. Over 8,500 activities were conducted nationwide, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the largest share of funds for development projects.

Security forces neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1,022, and saw 2,337 surrender last year as Left-wing extremism incidents dropped significantly. The number of affected districts has fallen to 32 from 61 since 2019, with a substantial dip in violence and casualties. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.