Sun Mar 30 01:07:35 UTC 2025: ## India News Highlights: US Trade Talks, Kamra FIRs, and Tripura Rape Allegations

**New Delhi, March 30, 2025** – India and the United States are making progress in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, government sources confirmed today. A U.S. delegation, led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, is currently in Delhi for talks.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued nearly one-third of its 66 takedown notices to X (formerly Twitter) over content related to Union Ministers and government agencies.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces three new FIRs in Maharashtra for alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

In other news:

* **Myanmar’s shadow government** has declared a two-week partial ceasefire in earthquake-affected areas.
* The **Supreme Court** is hearing a petition challenging the use of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for public service employment, following the termination of 152 housekeeping staff.
* **Protests are underway** in Mumbai demanding the reinstatement of a PhD student at TISS, Ramadas Prini Sivanandan, and the withdrawal of charges against him.
* **Kalyana Karnataka** is grappling with scorching summer temperatures exceeding 44°C.
* The **Congress party** alleges at least 140 rapes and 40 murders of women in Tripura over the past year, citing government records.
* **Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians** in a 36-run victory in the IPL, thanks to a strong performance by Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna.

These are just some of the top news stories from India today. Further details are available in The Hindu.

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