Global technology services faced major disruption today as Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a widespread outage, affecting thousands of users across continents. Several apps, websites, and cloud systems experienced downtime before partial restoration began.India’s trade ties with the US have taken a sharp downturn, with exports to Washington plunging nearly 38% in just four months amid tariff-related disputes, according to a new GTRI report. The report warns that ongoing tensions could further strain economic relations between the two countries.Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard INS Vikrant with Navy personnel. He shared dinner, joined prayers, and watched MiG-29K fighter demonstrations, calling the armed forces “the true guardians of the nation’s spirit”.
Here are the top five stories of the evening:
India-US trade takes a hit amid tariff rowIndia’s exports to the US fell 37.5% in four months due to tariff disputes, the GTRI reported. The trade imbalance highlights growing friction between the two nations over duties and trade policies. Read full storyAmazon Web Services faces global outageThousands of users worldwide faced issues as AWS suffered a major technical outage. Cloud-dependent platforms and services were disrupted before engineers began restoring access. Read full story‘Keep dreaming!’: Khamenei mocks Trump’s nuclear deal claimIran’s Supreme Leader derided Trump’s assertion of reviving a nuclear deal, calling his Gaza plan “empty”. The comments came amid heightened tensions with the US.Read full storyTreasure trove found in Banke Bihari Temple surveyPriests claimed gold, silver, and gemstones were found in an underground chamber during a Toshkhana survey at Vrindavan’s historic temple. Officials are verifying the findings. Read full storyPM Modi celebrates Diwali aboard INS VikrantThe Prime Minister marked Diwali with Navy officers, dining and performing rituals aboard India’s flagship carrier. MiG-29K jets showcased aerial manoeuvres during the visit. Read full story