Texas Representative Brandon Gill faced online criticism after posting about mass migration and comparing past and present California. Users highlighted the irony, given his wife, Danielle D'Souza, is an immigrant from Mumbai. This incident follows previous controversy where Gill criticised a volleyball tournament, raising concerns about importing foreign class systems.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru has petitioned the Karnataka High Court to dismiss a criminal case related to the June 4 stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, which resulted in 11 deaths. The tragedy occurred amidst celebrations for RCB's anticipated IPL victory. Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed sorrow, suspended police officers, and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Tensions escalate as Israel warns Iran that Tehran will "burn" if missile attacks on Jerusalem persist, following casualties and injuries. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones, triggering sirens and explosions across Israeli cities. Netanyahu vowed to neutralize the Iranian threat, raising fears of a full-scale war despite international calls for restraint.
Authorities in Ayodhya and Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, have denied permission for two annual Urs ceremonies, citing potential law and order issues. The Ayodhya denial followed a VHP complaint alleging the event was being held in the name of "Ghazi Baba," referencing Mahmud of Ghazni's military commander. Barabanki's denial stemmed from concerns about communal tension and unrest.
Shreyas Iyer continues his impressive captaincy, leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final, marking his fourth final in just over a year. This golden run includes an IPL triumph with KKR, a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with Mumbai, and leading Punjab Kings to an IPL final.
Donald Trump has announced the registration launch of the "Trump Card," a premium pathway to US access for wealthy foreigners, priced at $5 million. The card, promoted on Truth Social, promises a route to citizenship without guaranteeing immediate naturalization. It's positioned as a replacement for the EB-5 visa, offering potential tax advantages by taxing only US earnings, attracting high-net-worth individuals.
SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission launch to the International Space Station due to a Liquid Oxygen (LOx) leak discovered during post-static fire booster inspections. The launch, which was scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 pm IST, was delayed to allow SpaceX teams time for repairs. A new launch date will be announced pending the completion of repairs and range availability.
JPMorgan Chase is cracking down on early job-hopping among its incoming analyst class. A new policy states that accepting a position at another company before joining or within the first 18 months will result in termination.
Elon Musk, who previously threatened to ban Apple devices due to security concerns over OpenAI integration in iOS 18, has seemingly softened his stance. Following the unveiling of iOS 26 with its "Liquid Glass" redesign and enhanced AI features at WWDC 2025, Musk responded with a simple, yet positive, "Cool." This marks a notable shift from his earlier disapproval.
At least 36 Palestinians were killed and over 200 wounded while seeking aid in Gaza, amid ongoing violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Israeli forces reportedly opened fire near aid sites. The UN has criticized the new aid system, while ceasefire talks progress. Nearly 55,000 Palestinians have died since the war began, according to Gaza’s health ministry.