Kapil Sibal defends Justice Yashwant Varma, calling him a fine judge and criticising the government's impeachment move following the discovery of a large sum of cash at his residence. Sibal alleges the government's true aim is to undermine the Collegium system and control judicial appointments, accusing them of selectively targeting Varma while protecting Justice Shekhar Yadav.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed remarkable resilience, scoring a fighting century against England at Headingley despite battling hand cramps. The young Indian star's aggressive innings, featuring 16 boundaries and a six, propelled India forward. Jaiswal's hundred places him among an elite list of Indian batsmen with centuries in their maiden Test innings in England, before his innings was ended by Ben Stokes.
Ramesh Bhaliya arrived in Ahmedabad to claim his younger son Ajaykumar's remains after the AI 171 plane crash, while his elder son Viswash, the sole survivor, recovers in the hospital. The brothers, British citizens originally from Diu, were in India for business. Viswash, seated near the emergency exit, survived while Ajaykumar perished shortly after takeoff.
Israeli jets launched air strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. This happened after President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to wait. Netanyahu called the operation 'Rising Lion'. The strikes strained US-Israel relations. Iran promised retaliation. Gulf states are worried about the fallout. Trump convened the National Security Council. Oil prices increased due to fears of disruption.
In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Iran had tried not once, but twice, to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 US presidential campaign. With the composure of a man who’s seen a few too many intelligence briefings, Netanyahu called Trump “enemy number one” for Tehran and said the Islamic Republic had used proxies and clandestine operatives to carry out the plots.
Tensions escalate in the Middle East. Iran warns nations against defending Israel. This follows Israeli strikes, called Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian infrastructure. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the Israeli assault. He promised consequences and assured Iran's military readiness. The conflict raises concerns about regional stability.
Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025, prompting a 7% plunge in Boeing's stock in pre-market trading.
Amidst trade tensions with the US, China has strategically shifted its export focus, increasing shipments to India, the EU, and ASEAN. While China's overall exports saw a moderate rise, exports to the US significantly declined, offset by growth in other markets.
Former MLB All-Star Zack Cozart, a once ardent supporter of Donald Trump, has publicly stated that his support would cease if Trump initiates a war, reflecting growing unease among some Republicans. Cozart's shift comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, signaling a potential disillusionment with foreign entanglements over domestic priorities.