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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that approximately 95% of the Agartala Smart City Mission work has been accomplished, with the remaining projects on schedule to complete by May 2025. He also detailed the financial breakdown and current progress of the 65 planned projects under the scheme.

Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games were cancelled due to a series of failures by the Andrews government, including inadequate planning, poor oversight, and a lack of appropriate infrastructure. The government is facing criticism for its handling of the Games and its lack of cooperation with a parliamentary inquiry into the cancellation.

The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep its cash rate unchanged at 4.1% following a two-day meeting, opting for caution amid global economic risks and declining underlying inflation. Officials emphasized that although there are risks on both sides of the growth spectrum, actions remain focused on returning inflation to its target, with the possibility of a future rate cut still on the horizon.

Australia faces potential tariffs from the US under President Trump's "liberation day" initiative, despite arguments against their imposition and the government's unwillingness to offer concessions. The outcome remains uncertain, with potential impacts on the beef and pharmaceutical sectors and broader economic consequences.

A global lithium miner, Talison Lithium, has acknowledged the negative impacts its expansion has had on the Greenbushes community, a small town in Western Australia. Residents have voiced concerns about increased dust, noise, and light pollution emanating from the mine, prompting the company to express deep regret and pledge to work towards rebuilding trust and creating transparency.