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US Slaps 25 percent Tariff on Nations Trading with Iran: Global Trade Disruption-Implications for India

January 13, 2026

US Announces Sweeping 25% Tariff on Countries Trading with Iran, Challenging Global Partners

In a dramatic escalation of its pressure campaign against Tehran, the United States, under President Donald Trump, has announced a sweeping trade measure imposing a 25% tariff on any country conducting business with Iran. The decision, declared amid reports of escalating protests and a state crackdown within Iran, marks a significant hardening of Washington's stance and threatens to disrupt global trade networks, directly impacting partners like India.

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Navi Mumbai Airport Named After D B Patil

January 13, 2026

Navi Mumbai International Airport to be Named After People’s Leader D B Patil; CM Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Growth Blueprint

In a significant announcement, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared that the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will be named after the late D B Patil, a revered leader of farmers’ and land rights movements in the region. The announcement was made during a public address in Airoli, emphasizing the airport’s pivotal role in shaping the economic future of Navi Mumbai and the wider state.

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DRDO MPATGM Trial Strengthens India’s Indigenous Anti-Tank Capability

January 13, 2026

India Successfully Tests Indigenous Third-Generation MPATGM Against Moving Target

India has recorded a significant advance in indigenous defence technology with the successful flight test of a third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Conducted against a moving target, the test underlines India’s steady progress towards self-reliance in advanced battlefield weapon systems and strengthens the Indian Army’s future anti-armour combat readiness.

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Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol to Power AI-Driven Retail

January 13, 2026

Open Standard UCP Aims to Reshape Digital Commerce with Agentic AI

Google has introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard designed to redefine digital commerce in the artificial intelligence era. The initiative seeks to empower retailers to better connect with consumers who are increasingly using AI agents for product discovery, price comparison, and making purchase decisions.

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G7 Ministers Convene in Washington to Address Critical Minerals Supply Chain Security

January 13, 2026

Amid China-Japan Tensions, G7 Talks Focus on Reducing Rare Earth Dependence

Amid escalating tensions between China and Japan over export controls, the United States is convening a high-level gathering of Group of Seven ministers this week to deliberate on rare earths and critical raw materials. The meeting underscores mounting apprehensions among leading industrialized nations regarding over-reliance on Chinese-dominated supply chains, which are fundamental to defense, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors.

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