US President Trump has directed the deployment of an additional 1,500 military personnel to the US-Mexico border, raising the troop count to roughly 4,000. The forces, comprising Army and Marine units, will assist in constructing physical barriers and other duties. Additionally, military airlift support will aid DHS in deporting over 5,000 migrants from key sectors.
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The ED has attached properties worth Rs 4 crore belonging to Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, linked to drug smuggling proceeds. The investigation revealed Khaira received Rs 3.8 crore from a drug syndicate. He was arrested in November 2021, and chargesheets were filed against him and his associates, including Gurdev Singh.
Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the budget as an annual accounting exercise and suggested submitting income and expenditure statements in Parliament. Manickam Tagore called for policy changes, pointing out that the wealthy are getting richer while the middle class is suffering. The Economic Survey projects India's economic growth between 6.3% and 6.8% for 2025-26.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,100, Nifty50 was near 22,500.
Following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu reflected on the Partition's enduring trauma, emphasizing the need to safeguard India's unity. He drew parallels between historical displacement experienced by Sindhi Hindus, Bengali communities, and Kashmiri Pandits, and the present-day security challenges highlighted by the recent violence.
The Bombay high court has granted comedian Kunal Kamra interim relief from arrest in the "traitor" joke case, following an FIR filed against him for allegedly referring to Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a "traitor.
Punjab Kings face a setback as Lockie Ferguson is likely out for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a serious left thigh injury sustained against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Fast bowling coach James Hopes confirmed Ferguson's indefinite absence, creating a void in Punjab's pace attack. The team will now consider replacements like Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yash Thakur.
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Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj's coronation as jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib and Akal Takht was marked by a notable absence of traditional rituals and high-ranking community members. Key Sikh organizations were also not present. Former Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh criticized the lack of reverence, while Panthic Talmel Sangathan announced protests against SGPC members who supported the decision.
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