LIVE BLOG15 Jul 2026 | 07:59:43 AM ISTCongress protests in Dehradun after Rahul event nod revokedSynopsisCongress workers staged a sit-in at Dehradun's Parade Ground after the district administration allegedly revoked permission for Rahul Gandhi's July 17 event at the venue.Congress workers staged a sit-in at Dehradun's Parade Ground after the district administration allegedly revoked permission for Rahul Gandhi's July 17 event at the venue. The party accused the administration of withdrawing the approval at the last minute and protested against the move. The demonstration comes ahead of Gandhi's scheduled visit to Uttarakhand on July 17. Show more Show less1 New UpdateTwo Lucknow University law students held over SC uproarDelhi Police have arrested two Lucknow University law students in connection with the uproar at the Supreme Court premises and registered an FIR at Tilak Marg police station, ANI reported.Congress protests in Dehradun after Rahul event nod revokedCongress workers staged a sit-in at Dehradun's Parade Ground on Wednesday after the district administration allegedly revoked permission for senior leader Rahul Gandhi's July 17 event at the venue, PTI reported.Massive fire breaks out at Gurugram warehouse, firefighting onA massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Gurugram's Jhund Sarai area late on Tuesday, with firefighters working to bring the blaze under control, ANI reported. No casualties have been reported so far, while the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.India-UK FTA comes into effect today; here is a quick look at what it meansDuty-free access: Nearly 99% of India's tariff lines now enjoy duty-free access to the UK, benefiting Indian exporters.Big winners: Textiles, garments, leather, footwear, seafood, engineering goods, chemicals, processed food and select agricultural products are expected to see the biggest gains.Boost for professionals: The pact improves market access for services and eases mobility for business visitors and professionals, including IT workers, chefs, yoga instructors and classical musicians.Social security relief: Indian professionals on temporary UK assignments will be exempt from dual social security contributions for up to five years under the Double Contribution Convention.Lower duties on UK imports: India will gradually reduce tariffs on UK-made automobiles from as high as 110% to 10% under a quota system, while EVs, hybrids and hydrogen vehicles remain outside the concessional regime initially.More than a trade deal: The 30-chapter agreement also covers digital trade, government procurement, innovation, MSMEs, sustainability and supply-chain resilience.Export opportunity: With India accounting for just 1.6% of the UK's goods imports, the pact offers significant room to expand market share.Key challenge: Lower tariffs alone won't be enough—Indian exporters must meet stringent UK quality, food safety and certification standards to fully benefit from the agreement.
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Congress workers staged a sit-in at Dehradun's Parade Ground after the district administration allegedly revoked permission for Rahul Gandhi's July 17 event at the venue.









