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GET THE PDF - https://t.me/abhithsiksha_competitive 🇮🇳 India News 1. U.S. Vice President JD Vance Begins 4-Day India Visit U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration. Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review progress in strategic partnerships and regional matters, building on a meeting between Modi and President Trump earlier this year. India is seeking to seal a trade agreement and double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 while avoiding potential U.S. tariffs under Trump's paused trade policies. ​ Reuters +7 AP News +7 CBS News +7 2. India Aims to Finalize Trade Pact with U.S. by Autumn Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India hopes to conclude the initial phase of a trade agreement with the United States by autumn 2025. During her five-day visit to the U.S., she will participate in the IMF and World Bank spring meetings and meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. India is open to reducing tariffs on over half of its $41.8 billion worth of 2024 imports from the U.S. ​ Reuters +1 Reuters +1 3. Building Collapse in Delhi Claims 11 Lives A four-story residential building collapsed in Delhi around 3 a.m. on April 19, resulting in at least 11 deaths, including multiple members of the same family. The building, which was 8–10 years old and undergoing pillar work, had exhibited instability following recent rains. Residents had warned authorities, but no action was taken. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi confirmed the building did not meet mandatory load-bearing safety standards and announced plans to inspect neighboring structures. ​ People.com 4. PM Modi Addresses Civil Services Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 17th Civil Services Day programme in New Delhi, emphasizing the need to eliminate red-tapism at the block and district levels to attract global investment. He highlighted that the success of the country in the last 10 years has strengthened the foundation of 'Viksit Bharat'. ​ The Times of India 5. Indian Rupee Strengthens Amid Foreign Inflows The Indian rupee is anticipated to strengthen this week due to increased portfolio inflows and a weaker U.S. dollar. On Thursday, it closed at 85.3675, marking a 0.8% weekly gain. Over $1.5 billion in foreign investment flowed into Indian equities last week. India's 10-year government bond yield dropped to 6.3709%, its lowest since December 2021. Investors are awaiting the Reserve Bank of India's latest policy meeting minutes for clues about further interest rate cuts. ​ Reuters 🌍 Global Highlights 6. Gurdwara Vandalized in Canada A Gurdwara in Vancouver, Canada, was defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti, raising concerns within the Indian diaspora. The incident has prompted calls for increased security measures and diplomatic engagement between India and Canada. ​ www.ndtv.com +1 www.ndtv.com +1 www.ndtv.com 7. Heatwave Sweeps India and Pakistan An ongoing extreme heatwave has affected the Indian subcontinent since early April, with temperatures significantly above seasonal averages. Barmer, Rajasthan, recorded a peak temperature of 46.4°C on April 8. The heatwave has led to health concerns and agricultural disruptions, with at least 19 fatalities reported in Bihar due to heatwave-associated storms. ​ Wikipedia 8. Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Result in 37 Deaths Israeli airstrikes targeting tent camps for displaced Gazans have resulted in 37 deaths, escalating tensions in the region. The international community has called for restraint and a return to negotiations to prevent further civilian casualties