President Xi Jinping has reportedly agreed to resume rare earth mineral and magnet exports to the US, potentially easing trade tensions. This follows a positive phone conversation between Trump and Xi, with temporary export permits already issued to suppliers serving major US automakers.
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Parle-G biscuits, an Indian staple, have become a costly luxury in war-torn Gaza, symbolising extreme scarcity. A Palestinian's social media post revealed he paid over Rs 2,300 for a pack usually costing less than Rs 5 in India. His post quickly went viral on social media with many Indian users tagging government officials and the Parle company for help.
A deadly stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru resulted in 11 fatalities and 75 injuries. The tragedy occurred at Gate No. 7 amidst rumors of free tickets, exacerbated by rain and poor crowd management.
Calcutta High Court has criticized a city college for denying a professor's child care leave and withholding her salary. Justice Jay Sengupta emphasized the importance of CCL during infants' early years. The court directed Calcutta Girls College to approve 189 days of CCL and release the professor's pending salary within six weeks, highlighting that denying the leave violates applicable laws.
Following the tragic stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory parade, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries, Diageo, RCB's parent company, has remained silent. On the ground, Bengaluru Police have arrested RCB's marketing head and three others while the government have started an investigation led by a former Karnataka High Court judge.
In a surprising moment, Shashi Tharoor was questioned by his son, Ishaan Tharoor of the Washington Post, during a foreign policy address. Ishaan inquired about evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Tharoor responded that India possessed convincing evidence before conducting Operation Sindoor. He highlighted Pakistan's history of denying involvement in terror attacks, citing the Mumbai attacks.
Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok influencer known for advocating women's education and Chitrali culture, was fatally shot in her Islamabad home. Police are investigating the murder as a potential honour killing, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice on social media. Her death has ignited a renewed debate about women's safety and the consequences of honour-based violence in Pakistan.
Amit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security, alleging open borders to Bangladeshis and opposing waqf amendments.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their first IPL title win with fans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli praised captain Rajat Patidar and the team's loyal supporters, emphasizing their unwavering support over 18 years. Karnataka's Deputy CM and Governor congratulated RCB, acknowledging the team's long-awaited success and Kohli's dedication.