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India and the US are continuing their discussions on a bilateral trade agreement, with India willing to cut duties on several items and the US seeking more access for its agricultural produce. The talks are expected to continue until late Friday, with the aim of finalizing the first installment of the trade pact in the coming months.

Fantasy cricket's meteoric rise in India has transformed the sports and gaming landscape, generating billions of dollars in revenue. However, its explosive growth has sparked concerns about potential gambling-like behavior among young users and the need for stricter regulations to mitigate these risks.

Uber is accelerating its push into autonomous mobility, with plans to scale its hybrid network of self-driving and human-driven vehicles worldwide. The company is also partnering with AV companies to provide them with access to a flexible, high-utilization network, helping them go to market much faster than they could on their own.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving widespread devastation and a death toll exceeding 694, with the U.S. Geological Survey predicting a final figure exceeding 10,000. Rescue teams are racing against time, while the country faces a deepening humanitarian crisis with power outages and a water crisis in affected areas.

Dubai-based media powerhouse NKN Media has secured AED 35 million in funding, with plans to secure an additional AED 50 million to fuel its aggressive expansion and intellectual property development. The company is also expanding its footprint in inflight media and out-of-home advertising, with plans to launch additional inflight magazines and dominate media segments that offer direct audience engagement and premium brand positioning.