The US embassy in India has firmly stated its stance against illegal immigration, emphasizing that visa abuse and violation of US laws will not be tolerated. This announcement follows an incident at Newark Airport where an Indian student was allegedly handcuffed and deported, sparking outrage.
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Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge University alumna with a distinguished career in intelligence, has been appointed as the first female head of MI6. Succeeding Richard Moore, she will assume the role in the autumn. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, as the UK faces unprecedented threats, highlighting the vital importance of intelligence services.
Flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport are suspended after an Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday. IndiGo and SpiceJet have issued travel advisories, offering rebooking or refunds.
Foxconn dramatically increased iPhone shipments from India to the US. This shift comes as Apple navigates trade challenges. Chinese smartphone exports to the US have significantly decreased. Apple is investing heavily in Indian production. Despite tariff threats, Apple continues to expand its operations in India. Experts predict India-made iPhones will account for a larger share of global shipments.
South Africa secured their first ICC trophy in 27 years, winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Cricket legends like AB de Villiers and Sachin Tendulkar lauded the team's character and Temba Bavuma's leadership. Aiden Markram's century and his crucial partnership with Bavuma were pivotal in the victory against Australia.
Families of the Air India plane crash victims in Ahmedabad grapple with immense grief and uncertainty as they provide DNA samples for identification. A distraught daughter offered to pay Rs 2 crore to bring back her father, highlighting the emotional toll. Amidst the sorrow, stories of lost loved ones and shattered dreams emerge, underscoring the tragedy's profound impact on families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the Ahmedabad air crash. Modi reminisced about their long association and Rupani's dedication to the BJP's ideology.
Following Israeli strikes that killed top commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei appointed Amir Hatami as the new Army Chief. This reshuffle includes naming Mohammad Pakpour as IRGC Commander and Ali Shadmani as Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. These changes come after Operation Rising Lion, which significantly impacted Iran's military leadership, prompting retaliatory strikes and heightened regional tensions.
Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title after D Gukesh's loss to Fabiano Caruana in the final round. Carlsen secured the championship with 16 points, closely followed by Caruana and Gukesh. In the women's section, Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine emerged victorious, despite losing the Armageddon tie-break, while Koneru Humpy finished as the runner-up.