Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's remains, a pilot in the Air India crash, arrived in Powai, Mumbai, amidst grieving family and friends. The June 12th crash near Ahmedabad claimed 241 lives, including crew and passengers, with DNA identification efforts underway. A London memorial service honored the victims, attended by dignitaries and diaspora members, while one survivor receives medical care.
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Elon Musk teased the possibility of forming a new political party in America, even as he retreated from his feud with Donald Trump by deleting posts linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. This climbdown occurred after Trump threatened to cut off federal loans and subsidies to Musk's companies.
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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong is expected to visit India this week, marking the second high-level bilateral exchange this year. Discussions will likely encompass the normalization of relations following the Ladakh standoff, including the resumption of air services and people-to-people exchanges.
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The U.S. is pressuring Vietnam to decrease its reliance on Chinese tech components in exported goods, potentially imposing tariffs if changes aren't made. Vietnam, a key hub for tech manufacturing, faces the challenge of restructuring its supply chains while balancing relations with China, a major investor.
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In a shocking incident, Satendra Yadav has been arrested for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Neelesh, in Delhi. Motivated by a financial dispute and suspicions of infidelity, Yadav strangled Neelesh, packed her body in a suitcase, and disposed of it in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh.