Japan has strongly condemned Donald Trump's comparison of US strikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Survivors and officials expressed outrage, with Nagasaki's mayor calling the comparison 'regrettable'. Hiroshima lawmakers passed a resolution rejecting any justification for nuclear weapons. Trump claimed the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities, contradicting intelligence assessments.
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Gurgaon police are investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman found in her DLF-3 apartment after a foul smell was reported. The woman, an orphan from Najafgarh, Delhi, was reportedly in a seven-year relationship with a man who last saw her on Monday.
After a 41-year gap, India celebrates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as its second astronaut, following Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. Shukla's flight signifies India's growing ambition in space exploration, closely tied to the Gaganyaan program. ISRO is developing indigenous technologies for crew safety and astronaut training, aiming for self-reliance in future missions.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional five-wicket haul gave India a slight advantage on Day 3 against England at Headingley. England were dismissed for 465, trailing India by six runs. India reached 90/2 in their second innings, leading by 96 runs at stumps, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill at the crease.
Beijing has strongly denounced the CIA's social media campaign aimed at recruiting Chinese citizens, labeling it an "absurd" and "clumsy" attempt. The MSS criticized the videos as a "naked political provocation" and warned against inciting betrayal. This incident highlights the ongoing espionage tensions between the US and China, with both countries accusing each other of intelligence activities.
Iran has eased airspace restrictions to facilitate the evacuation of approximately 1,000 Indian nationals, primarily students, from Mashhad via charter flights. This follows relocation from Tehran after recent Israeli attacks. Operation Sindhu was launched by India to ensure the safe return of its citizens from Iran and Israel amidst escalating hostilities.
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Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has taken a surprising lead in New York City's mayoral primary, prompting Andrew Cuomo to concede. This race highlights the Democratic Party's internal divisions and signals the rise of its progressive wing. Mamdani's focus on affordability and grassroots campaigning resonated with young voters, but his socialist views could face challenges in the general election.
President Droupadi Murmu celebrated her birthday in Uttarakhand, visibly moved by a song from visually impaired students. Her visit includes laying the foundation for a new public park and opening Rashtrapati Niketan and Tapovan to the public. However, her scheduled trip to Madhya Pradesh for World Sickle Cell Day has been cancelled due to itinerary changes.
Jairam Ramesh of Congress has strongly criticized the RSS for allegedly never accepting the Indian Constitution and attacking its framers. This response follows RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's remark questioning the inclusion of "Socialist" and "Secular" in the Constitution. Ramesh highlighted past calls by the RSS and BJP for a new Constitution, which he claims were rejected by the public.