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India's merchandise trade deficit surged to $28.38 billion in April, driven by a 10% rise in imports despite a significant drop in shipments from the Middle East. Elevated crude oil prices and global supply disruptions contributed to increased import costs, raising concerns about the external sector and the rupee's stability.

Kumaragurubaran replaces Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, who has now been posted as commissioner of labour. Dr S Swarna has been redesignated as principal secretary, tourism, culture and special initiatives department.

In a bid to revolutionize its healthcare system, Meghalaya is seeking to partner with the private sector. During an engaging session at IIM Shillong, representatives from the government, GIZ, and industry leaders brainstormed potential collaborative efforts.

In a bid to enhance responsiveness, Bihar's revenue department has unveiled an innovative monitoring cell aimed at streamlining public complaint resolution, as directed by Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal. With nine dedicated officials at the helm, this initiative champions swift and clear resolution of grievances, reinforcing the government's dedication to accountability in managing revenue services.

Sunil Pal has once again mocked Samay Raina's India's Got Latent, sarcastically saying the show is "too big" for him and suggesting Samay make his own parents judges. Their feud dates back to Ranveer Allahbadia's explicit remarks on the show, while Samay has called Sunil a "frustrated man."

IBM is set to receive $1 billion from the US government as part of a $2 billion quantum computing funding package. This investment, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing and accelerating development in strategic technology sectors, includes minority equity stakes for the government.

China signals willingness to accept existing US tariff levels while seeking to extend the current trade truce. Beijing hopes Washington will honor previous understandings, aiming to stabilize economic ties. Discussions are expected to focus on extending the one-year agreement and reducing unilateral tariffs.

ICAI-PSEB collaboration aims to strengthen commerce education and career awareness across Punjab