Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Elon Musk, threatening to withdraw federal subsidies from Musk's companies and suggesting he return to South Africa. This stems from Musk's criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which Trump supports, and Musk's threat to form a new political party. Musk, in turn, advocates for eliminating all subsidies, even those benefiting his own ventures.
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Nasa has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now scheduled for launch on June 25, following earlier delays. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, representing Isro, will be the mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. He will be accompanied by astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
A 24-year-old law student in Kolkata was allegedly gang-raped on her college campus by an ex-student leader and two junior students. The survivor reported the assault occurred after she rejected a marriage proposal, leading to her abduction and sexual assault in a security room.
Gold prices plummeted on MCX after a reported ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel, with August futures dropping by approximately 3% to Rs 96,422/10 grams. Silver also declined, while both metals had previously gained due to Middle East tensions.
Kolkata Police reported the arrest of Manujit Mishra, a former Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad leader, for allegedly raping a law student within college premises. Mishra, also a temporary staff member and lawyer, is accused of filming the assault and threatening to release it.
Wimbledon is targeting India to grow its brand, tapping into cricket’s popularity and engaging young audiences through collaborations, influencers, and technology. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma have become key figures in this strategy. With key partnerships, Wimbledon aims to blend tradition with innovation for global appeal.
Following Mallikarjun Kharge's indirect criticism of Shashi Tharoor for praising Narendra Modi, Tharoor posted a cryptic message about independence. Kharge questioned Tharoor's priorities, emphasizing "nation first." Tharoor defended his article, clarifying it wasn't a sign of joining the BJP but a statement of national unity.
Sourav Ganguly confirmed Virat Kohli's Test retirement was his own decision, despite BCCI's attempts to persuade him otherwise. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli's choice, drawing parallels to his own retirement, emphasizing that every player understands their standing. While surprised by Kohli's relatively early departure at 36, Ganguly believes Kohli felt it was the right time, similar to his own exit.
Second Lady Usha Vance offers a glimpse into her interfaith marriage with Vice President J.D. Vance, highlighting their open conversations about faith and cultural traditions. She shares how they navigate raising their children in a Catholic school while ensuring they have access to Hindu culture through family and travel. Usha also discusses her vegetarian upbringing and J.D.'s culinary experiments.
Soham Parekh, a software engineer, faces accusations of secretly juggling multiple jobs simultaneously, sparking controversy in Silicon Valley. Suhail Doshi, ex-Mixpanel CEO, exposed Parekh's alleged moonlighting and questioned the authenticity of his resume on X. This incident has ignited discussions about ethics and transparency within the tech startup community.