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Here are the latest news updates from India today:

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  1. India's COVID-19 cases surge past 25 million: India has reported 3,82,315 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 25,13,965, according to the Union Health Ministry.
  2. Farmers' protest: Talks with Centre fail, farmers to intensify agitation: The talks between the Centre and farmers' unions over the new farm laws have failed, and farmers have decided to intensify their agitation, including a march to Parliament.
  3. India-US trade deal: India to import more American goods: India and the US have agreed to increase trade, with India committing to import more American goods, including agricultural products and pharmaceuticals.
  4. Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' begins: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' (Unite India March) from Kanyakumari, aiming to connect with people across the country and highlight issues like unemployment and inflation.
  5. India's GDP growth slows down to 6.3% in Q2: India's GDP growth has slowed down to 6.3% in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Other News

  1. Delhi's air quality worsens, AQI reaches 'severe' category: Delhi's air quality has deteriorated, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe' category, due to high levels of PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants.
  2. India's railway network to be fully electrified by 2024: The Indian Railways has set a target to fully electrify its network by 2024, aiming to reduce dependence on diesel and reduce carbon emissions.
  3. India's foreign exchange reserves rise to $586 billion: India's foreign exchange reserves have risen to $586 billion, driven by a surge in foreign capital inflows and a decline in the value of the US dollar.
  4. India's e-commerce market to reach $150 billion by 2025: India's e-commerce market is expected to reach $150 billion by 2025, driven by increasing internet penetration and adoption of digital payments.
  5. India's IT sector to face talent crunch due to visa restrictions: India's IT sector is facing a talent crunch due to restrictions on H-1B visas in the US, which is affecting the industry's ability to hire skilled workers.

These are some of the latest news updates from India today. Stay tuned for more updates!