Senate Republicans advanced President Trump's economic package, featuring tax cuts, spending reductions, and deportation funding, through a procedural vote. The bill faces further debate and amendments, with some Republicans expressing concerns over program cuts. Elon Musk criticized the bill, warning of job losses and strategic harm, as the White House urges its passage.
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The Dragon capsule 'Grace,' carrying the Axiom-4 crew, successfully docked with the International Space Station, marking a historic moment as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to enter the orbiting lab. Launched from Kennedy Space Center, the mission signifies a maturing space ecosystem with private firms shaping access to low-Earth orbit.
Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his concern over the proliferation of fake quotes attributed to him on sports websites and social media. He urged fans to verify information and not blindly believe everything they read online, especially from unverified sources. Gavaskar, currently commentating on the India-England Test series, highlighted the issue after fabricated remarks circulated following India's loss at Headingley.
An American Airlines flight had to return to Las Vegas. This happened after smoke and sparks came from an engine. The flight, numbered 1665, was going to Charlotte. The plane landed safely with 153 passengers and six crew. No one was hurt. The aircraft is now under maintenance. The FAA is investigating the incident.
Bharatiya Janata Party criticizes Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav. Yadav promised to discard the Waqf Act if his alliance wins Bihar elections. BJP accuses Yadav of vote bank politics. They also criticize the INDIA bloc for disregarding the Constitution. BJP questions if the INDIA alliance plans to implement Sharia law in Bihar.
India has become the primary destination for Russian Urals crude oil in 2025, with private refiners Reliance and Nayara significantly increasing their purchases. Reliance has secured a long-term contract, making Urals a substantial portion of their total crude acquisitions.
R. Ashwin defended Yashasvi Jaiswal's slip catching in England, citing the Dukes ball's difficulty and urging patience. He highlighted the ball's larger feel compared to SG and Kookaburra. Ashwin also suggested Indian pacers create rough patches for Ravindra Jadeja to exploit, drawing inspiration from how foreign teams aid their spinners. He emphasized the importance of spin for India's chances.
Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares for the first time in several years. The minor increase in fares will be effective from July 1, 2025. Earlier this month, Indian Railways made a significant announcement requiring Aadhaar authentication for tatkal train ticket bookings.
After struggling in the first two Major League Cricket (MLC) seasons, Unmukt Chand has finally found his feet in the US, where he moved to live his ultimate dream: “to play for the US national team.” The right-handed batter has scored 243 runs in seven innings and is sixth on the list of top run-getters in the ongoing MLC 2025.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has refuted social media rumors alleging that the United States utilized Indian airspace for airstrikes against Iran during a purported "Operation Midnight Hammer." PIB clarified that these claims are false, emphasizing that Indian airspace was not used by the US in any such operation.
Vishnu Manchu's mythological epic 'Kannappa' hit theaters on June 27, garnering positive reviews and a strong box office debut, earning over Rs 9 crore on its first day. The Telugu version led with a 55.89% occupancy rate. Featuring Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal, the film narrates Kannappa's transformation from an atheist hunter to a Lord Shiva devotee.