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Senior FDA leaders are planning to reduce routine inspections due to significant layoffs in the agency’s support staff, affecting administrative and management functions. The cuts are expected to slow down scheduled inspections as inspectors now face increased administrative burdens and delays, further complicating a process already strained by previous challenges.

President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev at the White House on Wednesday, marking the first meeting between a Russian official and the Trump administration since the Biden presidency. This meeting comes just days after Mr. Trump expressed anger at Putin's comments suggesting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was not a legitimate leader.

A majority of Americans view flying as a safe mode of transportation, with frequent flyers expressing greater confidence in its safety compared to those who rarely or never fly. Despite occasional fluctuations in public perception following specific incidents, the overall positive view of commercial airline safety remains consistent.

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) plans to appeal against the Supreme Court's verdict allowing sub-classification within SC/ST reservation, arguing that the concept of a "creamy layer" is inapplicable to Dalits due to the persistent issue of untouchability. The party contends that the court's order failed to mention untouchability, a crucial factor in understanding the need for reservation for SCs.

Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) has divested its Pulp and Paper unit in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, to ITC Limited for Rs 3,498 crore, marking a strategic shift back to its core focus on real estate. This move is part of a value unlocking strategy and will enable ABREL to pursue growth in its real estate business.