British band Coldplay's concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad received attention from PM Narendra Modi, who highlighted India's potential as a "concert economy." Modi emphasized India's rich musical heritage and a large youth population as key factors, urging public-private investments in infrastructure to harness opportunities for generating revenue and employment through live events.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached 24 properties linked to accused former railway claims tribunal judge R K Mittal in a Rs 50 crore fraud case. The agency has previously acted against judges involved in bribery and fraud, highlighting the case of former Panchkula judge Sudhir Parmar and alleged liaisoning in the Chhattisgarh PDS scam.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concerns over the lack of meetings and clarity in the INDIA bloc's leadership and agenda. He emphasized the need for collective efforts for the Assembly elections or disbanding the alliance if it was formed solely for parliamentary elections.
John Spytek, currently Tampa Bay Buccaneers' assistant GM, is expected to become the new general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. This decision follows the departure of previous GM Tom Telesco. Spytek has nearly two decades of NFL experience. The Raiders are also looking for a new head coach after Antonio Pierce left the team.
Actor Allu Arjun expressed condolences and offered personal assistance to the family of a woman who died in a stampede outside a Hyderabad theatre. Arjun, released from prison earlier that day, clarified his presence inside the theatre during the incident, emphasizing it was unrelated to him and purely accidental.
Lewis Hamilton's brother Nicolas returns to the British Touring Car Championship after a 20-month break. His comeback is highlighted by the support of Un-Limited Motorsport, where he aims to promote inclusivity in motorsports for disabled individuals. Despite challenges, Nicolas is prepared to race again, driving a Cupra Leon alongside teammates Dexter Patterson and Max Hall.
President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have prompted varied global reactions, from Canada's forceful retaliation to Mexico's quiet diplomacy. The EU, China, and the UK are adopting differing strategies, causing economic uncertainty and diplomatic tensions. These responses highlight a reshaping of alliances and economic dependencies, with significant implications for global trade and security.
Russia's Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, declared arms control obsolete due to Western "double standards" and a lack of trust. He criticized U.S. global actions and treaty withdrawals, signaling Russia's intent to strengthen ties with China, India, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela. Gerasimov cited U.S. missile deployments and NATO activity as escalating tensions, and highlighted U.S.
Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu criticised the decision to drop captain Rohit Sharma mid-series, calling it unprecedented in Indian cricket history. Rohit faced a difficult year with declining performance, which led to his exclusion from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy final Test. Sidhu argues that a struggling captain should receive more support and respect from the team management.
The White House has relaunched its Covid-19 website, prominently featuring the lab-leak theory and accusing the previous administration of suppressing debate on the virus's origins. The updated site criticizes early pandemic responses and alleges censorship of alternative views. This move follows revised assessments from intelligence agencies, while China continues to reject the lab-leak hypothesis.