India News Live Updates, 21 October 2026: CBI takes over probe into Punjab anti-drug activist Jhota’s murder

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Trump has said that India and the United States are "pretty close" to signing what he described as a different kind of deal. The two countries have been in prolonged negotiations over a crucial bilateral trade agreement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to strategic alignment between the nations during his visit to India. Both sides have expressed optimism about recent progress in the discussions.
Microsoft has withdrawn from a major data centre agreement with Nscale in the United Kingdom, creating a setback for the company. The arrangement involved leasing Nvidia AI chips and was intended to build out AI computing infrastructure. Nscale is now seeking alternative electricity sources and new customers for the facility. The setback could also complicate the firm's planned listing on a US stock market. The future of its Loughton project remains uncertain amid ongoing power supply problems.
Sunil Gavaskar has offered guidance to Indian batters before their Test series against New Zealand. He stressed that patience and sound technique will be essential to handle the swing and seam movement expected on the pitches. According to him, adapting quickly to the time difference could give the Indian side an advantage across the series. He also voiced concern that the two-Test format may make it hard to reach a conclusive result.
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