External Affairs Minister Jaishankar affirmed India's firm stance against nuclear coercion. He highlighted that terrorists and their state sponsors will face consequences. Jaishankar cited the Pahalgam attack as economic warfare. He mentioned India's retaliatory actions, including Operation Sindoor. He also clarified that trade talks with the US remain unaffected by past India-Pakistan tensions. India maintains a bilateral approach with Pakistan.
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Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are joining forces. They will protest the mandatory Hindi language imposition in Maharashtra schools. Sanjay Raut announced a joint march on July 5. This collaboration marks a significant moment. It is a united front on Marathi identity. The leaders aim to protect language rights. They want to prevent division on this crucial issue.
Hasin Jahan, estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami, alleges financial neglect and accuses him of ruining her life after she gave up her career post-marriage. The Calcutta High Court has directed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly as interim maintenance, Rs 1.5 lakh for Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter, deeming it 'just, fair and reasonable'.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuted Donald Trump's calls for his arrest and deportation, asserting that the attacks stemmed from his advocacy for working people, not his identity. Mamdani criticized Trump's policies, including the "Big Beautiful Bill," accusing him of betraying the working class and favoring the wealthy.
Ignoring opposition protests, the Election Commission has initiated a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. This exercise requires electors enrolled after 2003 to submit citizenship proof, with 98,450 booth level officers conducting door-to-door verification. The EC justifies the revision by citing constitutional requirements for voter eligibility and adherence to electoral roll revision rules before elections.
Shikhar Dhawan, in his autobiography, revealed a past relationship during the 2006 India A tour to Australia. He secretly brought his girlfriend into his hotel room, shared with Rohit Sharma, leading to distractions and impacting his performance. A senior selector spotted them, and despite the romantic interlude, Dhawan later had a successful international career.
India declined to endorse the joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao due to the omission of its terrorism concerns. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh insisted on acknowledging the Pahalgam attack, attributed to Lashkar-e-Taiba, while the statement referenced activities in Balochistan. Consensus eluded the member states, leading to the abandonment of the joint statement.
A recent analysis of cause of death reports reveals a concerning trend in India, where suicide remains a leading cause of death among young individuals aged 15-29. Between 2020 and 2022, suicides accounted for 17.1% of deaths in this age group, ranking second only to road accidents.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip aims to strengthen India's ties with the Global South, focusing on enhanced cooperation in various sectors like investment, energy, and technology. Modi will engage with leaders and address parliaments, reaffirming India's commitment to multilateral platforms and partnerships.
Amidst controversy surrounding Hania Aamir's casting in 'Sardaar Ji 3' post-Pahalgam attack, the makers clarified that the film was shot before the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Standing in solidarity with India, they've decided against releasing the movie domestically, opting for an overseas release only. Diljit Dosanjh supports the producer's decision, emphasizing the pre-existing circumstances of the film's production.