A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an emergency evacuation after a smoky haze filled the cabin shortly after takeoff, forcing the plane to return to Atlanta. This incident follows a similar one just two days earlier, raising concerns about the airline's safety record.
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Robert Vadra ignited controversy by linking the Pahalgam terror attack to perceived mistreatment of Muslims in India, alleging they feel unsafe. He cited restrictions on religious practices and mosque surveys as examples of marginalization. The BJP strongly criticized Vadra's statement as irresponsible, divisive, and an attempt to shield terrorists, demanding an explanation from Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party.
Former Australian pacer Brett Lee praised Scott Boland, calling him "Mr Consistent," and compared his situation to that of spinner Stuart MacGill, who struggled for opportunities due to Shane Warne's presence. Despite a solid start by Indian openers, Boland took four crucial wickets, putting India at 141/6. Lee emphasized the dominance of Australia's first-choice pace trio.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil script in the state budget amidst a controversy over 'Hindi imposition.' The rupee symbol was originally designed by Tamilian Udaya Kumar, whose work incorporated both Indian and universal design features.
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Donald Trump has rekindled the US-China trade war by imposing 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, citing national security concerns. This move has led to retaliatory measures from China, including tariffs and increased military spending. Both nations are poised for a prolonged economic conflict, with significant stakes for global trade and geopolitical supremacy.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Union home minister Amit Shah's visit to the Maha Kumbh, asserting that a dip in the Ganga won’t alleviate poverty. He accused BJP leaders of exploiting religion for publicity and labelled the BJP-RSS actions as traitorous. Kharge emphasized the importance of unity and protecting the Constitution to combat poverty and unemployment.
In response to US President Donald Trump's recent tariff increases on Chinese imports, Beijing announced it will impose additional tariffs on a range of US agricultural products starting next week. The new measures, affecting items like chicken, wheat, soybeans, and pork, aim to protect China's economic interests amid escalating trade tensions.
India's health ministry is closely monitoring a new variant of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid a rise in respiratory illnesses in China. The surge aligns with seasonal flu patterns and involves common pathogens like HMPV, Influenza, and RSV. India is prepared, and the public is advised to follow standard health precautions.
A parliamentary panel recommends lowering the age for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards to 60 and suggests doubling healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana to Rs 10 lakh per family. It advises proactive fund monitoring and linking fund release to states’ performance, and calls for revising package rates for hospitals to improve patient care.