Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' faces skepticism from Republican senators, international investors, and even Elon Musk, due to concerns about escalating US debt. Despite White House assurances of economic growth, critics highlight rising debt levels following Trump's 2017 tax reductions. Experts warn that increased debt could sustain elevated interest rates, hindering economic expansion and burdening future policymakers.
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In a thrilling Eliminator, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs. Rohit Sharma capitalised on two dropped catches to score 81, supported by a fiery Jonny Bairstow. MI posted 228. Despite Sai Sudharsan's masterful 80 and a brisk partnership with Washington Sundar, GT fell short. MI now faces Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.
Rajat Patidar, back from injury, led Royal Challengers Bengaluru after winning the toss and choosing to field against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood for Nuwan Thushara, while Punjab Kings replaced Marco Jansen with Azmatullah Omarzai. Jitesh Sharma, who captained RCB in Patidar's absence, returned to his wicket-keeping role. Why is Jitesh Sharma not leading RCB today?
The government has reduced the basic customs tax on crude edible oils by 10 percentage points, effective Friday, to combat rising prices. This decision aims to lower the costs of palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil, bringing the effective duty down to 16.5%.
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Pappu Lohra, head of the Maoist splinter group Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), and his second-in-command were killed in a gunfight with police in Latehar district. This elimination is part of an intensified crackdown on Maoists and breakaway factions in Jharkhand.
The Supreme Court has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against YouTube journalist Ajay Shukla for making defamatory remarks against Justice Surya Kant. Shukla's video attributed motives and made unfounded allegations against Justice Kant, who is next in line to become the CJI.
Delhi experienced its wettest May since 1901, with 186.4 mm of rainfall, surpassing the 2008 record. A heavy downpour on Sunday, totaling 81.4 mm with winds up to 82 kmph, caused waterlogging and disrupted flights. The temperature at Safdarjung observatory dropped dramatically, and the IMD forecasts more light rain and thunderstorms this week.
Kamal Hasan's claim that "Kannada is born out of Tamil" ignited a language row, prompting criticism from Karnataka's Chief Minister and BJP president. Hasan later clarified that politicians, including himself, are unqualified to discuss language origins and suggested leaving it to linguists. He faced threats from Karnataka Rakshana Vedike for allegedly disrespecting Kannada.
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