Donald Trump has called for the cancellation of Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, praising the former Israeli Prime Minister's wartime leadership against Iran. Trump, in a Truth Social post, condemned Israel's "witch-hunt" against Netanyahu, citing their collaboration in eliminating a significant nuclear threat. Netanyahu faces charges of accepting luxury goods and attempting to manipulate media coverage, allegations he denies.
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In a landmark decision, a US federal court has blocked the State Department from enforcing a policy that restricted passport gender markers to birth-assigned sex. Judge Julia E. Kobick's ruling extends to individuals not identifying with their birth gender, allowing them to obtain passports reflecting their gender identity.
Michael Atherton playfully questioned Dinesh Karthik about a lengthy timeout conversation with Virat Kohli during the IPL final. Atherton joked that Kohli's dismissal in the following over suggested Karthik's advice was ineffective. Karthik, struggling to recall the specifics, faced further ribbing from Nasser Hussain for his uncharacteristic silence on the matter.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, alleging a lack of transparency and the destruction of vital election data. The EC defended its decision to erase CCTV footage 45 days post-election, citing voter privacy and potential misuse. Officials stated that releasing webcasting footage could compromise voter security and contravene legal provisions, despite claims of promoting democratic integrity.
Karun Nair's unwavering determination to represent India in Test cricket fueled his daily purpose after being away from the spotlight since 2017. His comeback against England, the same opponent he last faced, feels like a full circle moment.
The Union government has approved 19 road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, including the crucial Peer Ki Gali tunnel on the Mughal Road. This tunnel will provide year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu, offering an alternative to the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. The projects also include the Sadhana Tunnel, connecting Kupwara with Karnah.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed grief over the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in over 270 fatalities. He announced the creation of an "AI-171 Trust" to provide long-term support to affected families. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, with preliminary findings expected in a month, while Air India is cooperating fully with authorities.
British Columbia's Premier David Eby is set to request Prime Minister Mark Carney to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization, citing links to extortion and crimes against the South Asian community. This demand comes amid PM Modi's visit to Canada, where he met with Carney to discuss strengthening ties and addressing transnational issues like terrorism.
Karisma Kapoor was seen offering prayers alongside Priya Sachdev, the current wife of her late ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, at an emotional prayer meet held in Delhi. The solemn gathering took place on June 22 at the Taj Palace Hotel, following Sunjay’s untimely demise on June 12 during a polo match in England. He was 53.
Driven by tariffs and government incentives, smartphone exports from India to the US are surging. Motorola, leveraging Indian manufacturing, significantly increased Android phone shipments to the US, capitalizing on tariff advantages over China. Samsung also boosted exports, while Apple remains the largest exporter overall.