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Donald Trump said that American ships should travel through the Panama and Suez Canals without charge. He asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to handle the situation. The Panama Canal is strategically important for trade. It carries a large amount of US container traffic. The US gave control of the canal to Panama in 1999.

Ace investor Madhusudan Kela added smallcap stocks Windsor Machines, SG Finserve, and Prataap Snacks to his portfolio in Q4FY25, while increasing his stake in pharma firm Kopran. His portfolio now includes 17 stocks valued at over Rs 3,500 crore.

India’s demographic advantage risks being derailed by inadequate healthcare access. Government schemes like Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY) are bridging the gap, saving ₹1.25 lakh crore in out-of-pocket costs, and now expanding to cover all citizens above 70 years.

The Trump administration reversed its longstanding position, stating that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is not immune from lawsuits. This decision comes amidst allegations that some UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.

Mumbai’s Harsh Jain showcases how disciplined SIP investing can secure major life goals like education, marriage, and retirement. With a Rs 40,000 monthly SIP and plans to boost it by Rs 15,000, he is on track to build significant wealth. Experts advise staying inflation-aware, simplifying fund choices, and consistently stepping up investments to achieve financial freedom over time.