Donald Trump received news of his tax bill's Senate passage during a Florida roundtable. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Three Republicans dissented over healthcare cuts and debt. The bill makes Trump's tax cuts permanent and introduces no taxes on tips. It includes Medicaid and food stamp cuts.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar voiced his apprehension regarding the current political climate in India, deeming it unfavorable for democracy. He emphasized that political rivals should not be treated as enemies and urged for improved decorum among lawmakers.
The US and China have finalized a trade deal, with the US agreeing to cancel restrictive measures, according to China. This follows earlier discussions and a negotiation framework established in London. China is expediting rare earth export approvals, a crucial element in high-tech manufacturing, while both economies have faced negative impacts from trade tensions, including declining manufacturing profits and economic slowdown.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved a milestone. He scored the second-fastest fifty for India in Under-19 ODIs. He reached the landmark in just 20 balls against England. Rishabh Pant holds the record with an 18-ball fifty. Suryavanshi smashed 86 runs with six fours and nine sixes. He has consistently performed well in the series.
Kavita Kawche, a government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, has been suspended after a video surfaced showing her arriving at school intoxicated. She was seen slurring, threatening staff, and misbehaving with laborers involved in school repairs. The incident, which occurred on June 23, prompted an inquiry revealing past instances of similar behavior.
The ACPDC has released the provisional merit list for 2025 first-year diploma admissions in Gujarat. Candidates can view and download the list from the official website, acpdc.gujarat.gov.in. The mock round choice filling will run from July 2–5, 2025, with the final merit list and mock results out on July 10. Round 1 of actual admission choice filling begins the same day. Students must follow the admission timeline closely to secure their preferred diploma seats.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the RSS following Dattatreya Hosabale's call to remove "socialist and secular" from the Constitution's Preamble. Gandhi argues that the RSS opposes the Constitution's emphasis on equality, secularism, and justice, accusing them of seeking to replace it with Manusmriti to disenfranchise the poor.
Amidst Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's publicized romance, Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, is captivating attention independently. Her recent Instagram post, featuring stunning photos in a black dress, went viral, drawing admiration from fans. Meanwhile, Kelce openly shares his affection for Swift, citing her song 'So High School' as reflective of their relationship.
In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, a government school teacher has been arrested following allegations of sexually harassing 24 girl students. The accused, a mathematics teacher, was taken into custody after the students reported the incidents. Promptly, the education department suspended him, initiating an inquiry. A women’s rights group protested, highlighting increasing sexual assault cases involving teachers.