National News
India Commits to Reducing Trade Protectionism:
Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced India’s dedication to avoiding protectionist trade measures. This follows the reduction of import duties on high-end motorcycles, signaling an intent to lower trade barriers. However, experts note that India’s tariffs remain high compared to other major economies.
Shein Re-enters Indian Market via Reliance Partnership
After a 2020 ban over security concerns, fashion brand Shein has re-entered India through a collaboration with Reliance Industries. The brand is now available in select cities, with plans for nationwide expansion. This move comes as Shein faces challenges in the U.S. due to new tariffs on Chinese goods.
Local News (Jaipur)
Tragic Road Accident in Jaipur
A severe collision between an LPG and a CNG truck near Bhankrota led to a massive explosion, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people and injuring over a dozen. The impact caused multiple vehicles to catch fire. Emergency services are conducting rescue operations, and an investigation is underway.
International News
OpenAI Faces Legal Challenge from Indian News Firms
Digital news outlets owned by billionaires Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, among others, have initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI. They allege that OpenAI used their copyrighted content without permission to train its AI tool, ChatGPT. This adds to the global scrutiny OpenAI faces over its use of copyrighted material.
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