Senator Thom Tillis announced his retirement in 2026 after voting against Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' highlighting the increasing difficulty for moderate Republicans. Trump celebrated Tillis's departure, signaling a tightening grip on the GOP. With moderates retreating, the party faces a transformation, potentially limiting bipartisanship and independent thinking in the Senate.
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Following US airstrikes on Iran's Fordo nuclear site, President Trump claimed Israel might have inspected the damage, asserting "total obliteration." Despite a leaked report suggesting minimal setbacks to Iran's nuclear program, Trump insisted the strikes caused decades of delay. He warned of further action if uranium enrichment resumes, drawing a controversial comparison to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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NASA's Curiosity rover finds strange rock formations on Mars. These look like spiderwebs. The rover spots these on Mount Sharp. Scientists think these formations formed from old groundwater. The mineral-rich ridges may hold clues about Mars' past. The discovery could help understand if Mars once supported microbial life. Curiosity will study the formations further.
Ahead of the second Test against England in Birmingham, the Indian cricket team faced a security alert upon returning to their hotel after an optional practice session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The security unit instructed the team to stay indoors briefly, but normalcy was soon restored, allowing them to resume their activities.
President Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after airstrikes and missile launches threatened regional war. The agreement, achieved through unconventional diplomacy and social media, followed US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and retaliatory strikes. Despite the truce, violations occurred, and uncertainty remains about its durability and the future of Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns about lasting peace.
A bright fireball meteor streaked across the Southeast US, startling residents across four states with a sudden flash and loud boom. In Georgia, a home sustained damage from what is believed to be meteor debris crashing through the roof. While no injuries were reported, the event underscores the potential impact of space debris on Earth.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a bullish outlook for the Indian stock market, highlighting Tata Steel and Lloyds Engineering Works as top picks. Nifty is expected to reach 25,700-25,900, while Bank Nifty aims for 58,500, driven by positive market breadth and technical breakouts.