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President Donald Trump is set to implement new tariffs on April 2nd, based on the principle of reciprocity, sparking concerns about a potential escalation in the global trade war. The move, dubbed "Liberation Day" by Trump, will see the US impose tariffs on countries that have imposed duties on American goods.

American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson's anti-aging program, Blueprint, faces criticism from Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, who compares it to scams due to concerns about overpriced, unverified supplements and lack of scientific evidence. Johnson defends his program's scientific basis, but Dr. Philips demands clinical evidence.

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, expressed concerns about India's strategic autonomy and its relationship with Russia, emphasizing the need for deeper cooperation and concrete actions against those who violate peaceful rules. He also highlighted the importance of a strong US-India relationship and the joint efforts of both countries in developing weapons and conducting military exercises.

The NITI Aayog meeting on July 27th, 2023, witnessed a dramatic turn of events when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out, alleging that her microphone was muted and she was not allowed to speak beyond a certain time limit. This sparked a heated political clash, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between the TMC and the BJP.

Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson of PwC India, urged businesses to embrace disruption as an opportunity for reinvention, outlining a five-point framework for navigating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the current economic landscape. He emphasized the importance of adaptability, customer-centricity, resilience, technology adoption, and collaboration to thrive in a rapidly changing world.