Born on October 12, 1935, in the village of Chakur in the Latur district, Maharashtra, Shivraj Patil was a towering figure in Indian politics, remembered for his long and distinguished career marked by several key responsibilities in Parliament, the Union government and state legislatures.

With the US and India still negotiating a trade deal since the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have had multiple phone conversations, with their latest discussion focusing on sustaining momentum in bilateral trade and exploring cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defence, and security.

Delhi’s central traffic is set to face disruptions due to redevelopment work at New Delhi Railway Station, especially around Chelmsford Road, Paharganj, and Connaught Place. The construction will affect traffic until December 31, 2025.