During an intense Oval Office meeting, President Trump and vice president Vance criticised Ukrainian President Zelensky for his perceived lack of gratitude toward the US. Despite Trump and Vance's accusations, Zelenskyy has frequently expressed his appreciation for US support throughout the ongoing conflict with Russia. The exchange drew significant global attention.
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Prime Minister Modi congratulated Bangladesh on their National Day, emphasizing the importance of mutual sensitivity to each other's interests. This comes ahead of their meeting at the Bimstec summit. External affairs minister S Jaishankar hinted a bilateral meeting during the summit is under consideration. President Murmu also echoed the commitment to strong, multifaceted relations with Bangladesh.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday commended 19-year-old Australian Sam Konstas for his bold batting against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, on his Test debut at the MCG. Konstas scored 60 runs off 65 balls, attacking Bumrah in an impressive over. Australia's top order played crucial roles, reaching 311/6 on the first day.
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava has achieved considerable success at the Indian box office, nearing the Rs 500 crore milestone with strong earnings over three weeks. The film saw political recognition with special screenings organized for MLAs and MLCs, and has been praised for bringing history to the younger generation.
The Civil Aviation Ministry clarified that Digi Yatra does not share passenger data with tax authorities. The system erases data within 24 hours of a flight’s departure, and the app stores information solely on the user’s device. Digi Yatra is currently for domestic use only and not available for international flights.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza targeted areas around Bureij, killing several Palestinians. Additional attacks in Lebanon and Syria resulted in more casualties, including children. The escalation endangers fragile ceasefires, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Mediators work towards a lasting truce amidst continued blockades and negotiations.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has strongly condemned schools for allegedly harassing parents and students over fee hikes, warning of strict consequences for violations. Parents of DPS Dwarka students have accused the school of publicly shaming and isolating children whose families refused to pay increased fees. The aggrieved parents are demanding investigation report and transparency from the DPS Society.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to engage forensic experts to reconstruct a 40-year-old FIR related to Kanpur anti-Sikh riots and ensure leading criminal lawyers are available to oppose closure reports. The 1984 case involved the murder of retired personnel Diwan Singh, highlighting efforts to bring culprits to book.
The Waqf Amendment Bill is poised to get Parliament's approval with BJP garnering support from key allies, despite opposition from the INDIA bloc. The bill aims to aid impoverished Muslims by ensuring transparency and representation in the Waqf Board, reminiscent of the Triple Talaq Bill's impact.