Laura Loomer ignited controversy by targeting New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, linking him to 9/11 due to his Muslim faith and socialist views. Mamdani, a progressive gaining traction with young and immigrant voters, faces criticism for his stance on Indian Prime Minister Modi. Despite backlash, his campaign resonates with Muslim voters, potentially influencing the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is slated to visit India next month, paving the way for President Vladimir Putin's anticipated trip later this year for the annual India-Russia summit. Discussions will likely encompass defense, energy security, and boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 using national currencies. NSA Ajit Doval will also attend a security meeting in Moscow.
Delhi experienced a slight temperature increase, followed by an overcast sky, gusty winds, and brief rainfall in several areas, offering some relief. The Met Department has issued an orange alert for Friday, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms due to a western disturbance affecting northwest India. Officials advise against mountain travel due to potential severe weather.
We all feel tired once in a while. While regular tiredness is okay, feeling unusually tired or weak, can be a sign of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium plays a key role in energy production. When levels are low, your body may struggle to produce enough energy, leading to constant fatigue even after rest.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court ruling, allowing Mumbai's Municipal Corporation to maintain a theme garden built on the site of the former Khajuria lake. The court directed the MCGM to preserve the park for public use and explore creating a new water body nearby.
Preity Zinta's initial cheer turned to concern as Punjab Kings endured a disastrous start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match. PBKS lost four crucial wickets within the Powerplay, including key players like Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Zinta's changing expressions mirrored the team's struggles as they reeled under pressure after the early collapse.
Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, addressed concerns from news publishers about the impact of AI Overviews on their traffic. He defended Google's approach and highlighted the company's commitment to directing users to the web. Pichai challenged rival companies like Perplexity and OpenAI, asserting Google prioritizes sending traffic to websites more than others. He also acknowledged competition from ChatGPT.
The Congress party has softened its stance on Shashi Tharoor after his remarks on surgical strikes sparked internal criticism. Randeep Surjewala affirmed Tharoor's importance within the party, but clarified that his statement about the 2016 strike was factually incorrect. Surjewala's statement comes as Tharoor faces criticism from party colleagues over his recent remarks on surgical strikes.
Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing Deadline Extended: The CBDT has extended the ITR filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025-26 to September 15, 2025, due to system upgrades and ITR form revisions. This extension aims to simplify compliance, enhance transparency, and enable accurate reporting.
J&K National Conference will not nominate a replacement for MP Mian Altaf Ahmad in the all-party delegations briefing foreign nations about India’s anti-terrorism stance, after Altaf declined due to religious commitments. This decision means NC will have no political representation in any of the seven delegations.