July 8, 2025 - The Lucknow Tribune

Trump Slaps Tariffs on 14 Nations, Says US-India Trade Deal “Almost Final”

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Washington: President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh wave of tariffs targeting 14 countries while claiming that a long-anticipated trade deal with India is nearing completion. In a speech from the White House, Trump emphasized his administration’s commitment to trade enforcement, citing progress with key partners but showing no hesitation in penalizing others. “We’ve secured agreements with the United Kingdom and China, and we’re approaching a final deal with India,” Trump said. “For other countries where deals aren’t progressing, we’re sending notification letters with new tariff instructions.” The new tariffs—set to…

Serbia Battles Hundreds of Wildfires Amid Sweltering Heatwave; National Emergency Declared

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Belgrade: Serbia is grappling with an escalating wildfire crisis as a record-breaking heatwave and strong winds fuel over 200 fires across the country. In response, the Serbian government has declared a national state of emergency, deploying armed forces and emergency personnel to the most affected regions. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed on Monday that the fires have claimed one life and injured at least 14 people in the past 24 hours. The eastern city of Bor and the southern town of Kursumlija have been placed under emergency status, with…

WaveX Launches ‘Kalaa Setu’ to Power Real-Time Multilingual Multimedia Content for Governance

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

New Delhi : The Government of India’s startup accelerator platform WaveX, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, has launched ‘Kalaa Setu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’, a national innovation challenge aimed at India’s leading AI startups. The initiative seeks cutting-edge AI solutions that can generate audio, video, and graphics from text in multiple Indian languages—enabling faster, inclusive, and regionalized citizen communication. As India continues its push for digital-first governance, the need for scalable and real-time content delivery in local languages has become critical. ‘Kalaa Setu’ addresses this challenge…

Vanessa Trump, Ex-Wife of Donald Trump Jr., Reportedly Dating Golf Legend Tiger Woods — Wedding on the Cards

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Washington : In a revelation that has taken American media by storm, Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is reportedly in a relationship with golfing icon Tiger Woods, and the two are expected to tie the knot soon. Vanessa, who was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 to 2018, has largely stayed out of the limelight in recent years. However, her romance with Tiger Woods—first reported in March 2025—has now been confirmed, with both parties sharing their happiness publicly. According to sources close to…

Morne Morkel Backs India’s Late Declaration in Edgbaston Test

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Edgbaston : India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has defended the team’s decision to declare late on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test against England, stating that the move was not influenced by concerns over England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, but rather aimed at ensuring a commanding and weather-proof position in the match. India posted a massive 427 in their second innings, powered by a stunning 161 from Shubman Gill, and crucial half-centuries by Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant, setting England an improbable target of 608 runs. At stumps on Day 4,…

Prithvi Shaw Joins Maharashtra for Upcoming Domestic Season

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a major shift in the Indian domestic cricket landscape, former Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw has officially joined the Maharashtra cricket team for the upcoming season, ending his long-standing association with Mumbai. The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) made the announcement on Monday, calling it a “strategic move” that could reshape the domestic cricketing narrative. Shaw, once hailed as the next big thing in Indian cricket, had requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association last month. The request was approved by the managing committee after Shaw…

Alice in Borderland Season 3 Set for September 25 Release on Netflix

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Japanese suspense thriller returns with familiar faces and new mysteries Washington, DC : The highly anticipated hit Japanese suspense series Alice in Borderland Season 3 has officially been announced and is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on September 25. Following its global success, the series is back with deeper mysteries, intense drama, and thrilling action. Directed by Shinsuke Sato, Season 3 continues to adapt the critically acclaimed manga by Haro Aso, pushing the story further into the surreal realm that blurs the boundaries between life and death. Kento Yamazaki…

Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom to Skip Hindi Theatrical Release, Opts for Direct Netflix Premiere

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Hyderabad/Mumbai: Fans eagerly anticipating Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom will not see a Hindi theatrical release, with reports indicating that the Hindi version, titled “Saamraajya,” is slated for a direct-to-OTT premiere on Netflix. This comes after multiple delays for the Gowtam Tinnanuri-directed movie, which is now set to hit Telugu and Tamil cinemas on July 31, 2025. While a Hindi trailer for “Kingdom” was released four months ago, the absence of an announced theatrical release date for the Hindi version fueled speculation. Sources suggest that the production house and Netflix initially had…

Smriti Irani Returns as Tulsi in Iconic Reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Smriti’s comeback to air July 29 on Star Plus and JioCinema Mumbai: Television’s golden era is set to return as Smriti Irani, the face behind one of Indian TV’s most iconic characters, Tulsi Virani, makes a powerful comeback in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Seventeen years after the original show concluded, Irani reprises her beloved role in Ekta Kapoor’s much-awaited revival of the daily soap, which premieres on July 29 at 10:30 p.m. on Star Plus and JioCinema. First launched in 2000, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi…

CMS Honours Academic Excellence at Felicitation Ceremony

July 8, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : City Montessori School (CMS), Gomti Nagar Campus I, hosted a grand Meritorious Students Felicitation Function today to celebrate its students’ exceptional performance in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025. Held at the campus auditorium, the ceremony saw the recognition of top-performing students who brought pride to Lucknow through their outstanding academic achievements. Among the highlights of the event were Shivansh Srivastava, Arushi Singh Chauhan, Gaurika Luthra, and Sakinah Hasan, who scored a perfect 100th percentile in various CUET subjects. Each was awarded a cash prize of ₹10,000…