India and the US will resume trade negotiations from today 1 as both sides push to finalise an interim trade agreement amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

A US delegation led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will hold talks in India on issues including tariffs, market access, non-tariff barriers, customs facilitation and digital trade.

The discussions are seen as crucial for securing relief from US tariffs and boosting bilateral trade.

Officials from both countries have indicated that negotiations are in the final stages, with the proposed deal expected to lay the groundwork for a broader India-US trade agreement in the future.

On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition.

A year after ending an 18-year wait for their maiden IPL title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed that their breakthrough was no one-off, defending the trophy and cementing their place among the league’s elite.

For years, RCB were defined by dazzling batting line-ups, star power and painful near-misses, but under Rajat Patidar’s leadership they have evolved into a complete, balanced and tactically astute side.

At the heart of the triumph was Virat Kohli, who once again delivered when the stakes were highest.

Blending aggression with composure, he anchored the chase with an innings that reflected both his experience and enduring class.

More than just another title, the victory symbolised RCB’s transformation from perennial underachievers into a team that now knows how to win, and keep winning, when it matters most.

For Virat Kohli, RCB’s second successive IPL title was more than just another trophy, it was the fulfilment of a dream he had imagined countless times during his 19-year journey with the franchise.

Reflecting on the triumph, Kohli credited the team’s depth, clarity and fearless mindset, saying he never felt the pressure of having to carry the chase on his own.