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Trump expands generics tariff, broadens Section 232 scope

President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic drugs, imposing a zero tariff for two years starting August 1, 2026, then escalating to 100% for one year and 200% thereafter to push onshoring of U.S. production and penalize companies that don’t build domestic facilities. The move expands the administration’s pharmaceutical trade policy after an earlier Section 232 action and signals potential broader application beyond generics to reshape drug supply chains.

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UN reports 144 migrants dead off Mauritania

The UNHCR reports 144 refugees and migrants dead or missing off Mauritania after perilous West Africa-to-Europe sea crossings, with three rescue operations between July 14–18 that saved 387 people. By 2026, about 2,147 individuals have been rescued in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, while cross-Atlantic migration remains deadly even as overall arrivals to Europe grow more cautious.

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SC Suggests Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrender

The Supreme Court asked Sonam Raghuvanshi to consider a temporary surrender as it weighs the Meghalaya government’s challenge to her bail, indicating it may decide on merits or order surrender pending witness examination. It also pressed questions about the timing of raising grounds of arrest and whether a clerical error in the arrest memo affected the bail decision.

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Citroen launches Basalt X Comfort Edition

Citroen India has unveiled the Basalt X Comfort Edition for the coupe-SUV at an ex-showroom price of ₹8.75 lakh, making it the second model to receive the Comfort Edition after the Aircross and coinciding with the brand’s 108th anniversary. The edition emphasizes premium interior upgrades and personalization through Comfort AXS packs that add features such as Metropolitan Beige leatherette seats, JBL audio, dash cameras, a wireless charger and a 10-inch Android touchscreen, with two 1.2-litre petrol engine options (NA and turbo) and multiple transmission choices.

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Pakistani national detained after crossing Jammu International Border

A 53-year-old Pakistani national, Mohammad Rafiq Kala of Village Pindi, Pakistan, was apprehended by BSF in the Akhnoor/Pargwal border area after allegedly crossing the International Border into India; officials say he appears to have lost his way while visiting his sister, with nothing incriminating recovered and he remains in BSF custody as investigators verify his identity and travel route.

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Seven Dead, Five Injured as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire in Southern Vietnam

A sleeper bus crashed and caught fire on National Highway 1 in Dong Nai province, southern Vietnam, killing seven and injuring five as flames engulfed the 24-seat vehicle, with authorities investigating the blaze. Related reports describe a similar fatal bus-fire incident on the route from Lam Dong to Ho Chi Minh City, with ongoing inquiries into the cause.

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NDA Mangal Milan strengthens unity Monsoon Session unfolds

In the Monsoon Session of 2026, the NDA held a 'Mangal Milan' meeting to project unity as Prime Minister Modi highlighted national achievements, while the opening day saw repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over paper leaks, student issues, and Ram Mandir donation allegations. Opposition floor leaders plan strategy meetings as Parliament proceeds with key bills under a session running until August 13, with Modi also noted as the longest-serving elected PM as NDA partners prepare to pass a congratulatory motion.