The Trump Administration launches a $1,000 self-deportation incentive program as an effort to address immigration issues, saving taxpayers money. India hits terror hotbeds in Pakistan and PoJK in Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure. India and the UK successfully conclude a Free Trade Agreement, offering massive export opportunities for labor-intensive sectors in India. The FTA will benefit 99% of Indian exports with zero duty, promoting trade in services and enhancing economic growth. Explosions and blackout reported in Muzaffarabad PoJK after Indian strike, leading to tensions between India and Pakistan. A poem by Rajan George reflects on the challenges faced when corruption reigns in the state. The FTA with the UK sets a new benchmark for equitable and ambitious trade agreements, focusing on deep economic integration and trade liberalization.
(Source: India This Week, Page 1-7)