Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. The proposed truce aims to halt the conflict that began after the October 7 attacks and allow for broader peace negotiations. Trump urged Hamas to accept the deal, warning of further deterioration.
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President Trump publicly criticized AT&T on Truth Social for technical difficulties that delayed a conference call with thousands of religious leaders. Trump expressed his frustration over the repeated issues and urged AT&T's leadership to intervene. AT&T responded, attributing the disruption to a problem with the conference call platform and worked to resolve the issue, which caused a 20-minute delay.
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, condemned the Emergency's 50th anniversary, observing a silence for victims and honoring those who resisted it. PM Modi called it a dark chapter, criticizing the Congress for subverting the Constitution. A new book, 'The Emergency Diaries,' highlights Modi's role in opposing the Emergency.
Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission to cancel Bihar's voter list and create a new one based on pre-1987 documents. He alleged this is a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters and deprive them of welfare benefits. Yadav stated he discussed the issue with opposition alliance members, ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Following Sunjay Kapur's sudden death, Jeffrey Mark Overly has been appointed Chairman of Sona Comstar. Kapur's ex-wife, Karisma Kapoor, and their children will not inherit his business stake or personal assets. However, they are provided for through bonds and property, while Kapur's wife, Priya Sachdev, becomes a non-executive director at Sona Comstar.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, dispatched to Karnataka, has affirmed that Siddaramaiah will remain the Chief Minister, dismissing speculation of leadership change amidst perceived tensions with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Minister Priyank Kharge echoed this, stating there is no discontentment and that roles are well-defined within the party. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have publicly displayed unity, refuting rumors of rifts.
TOI Exclusive | Watched AB de Villers bat for hours and tried to learn what made him special, says England vice-captain Harry Brook ahead of the second Test between India and England, starting from Wednesday at Edgbaston.
Shubman Gill's magnificent 269 propelled India to a formidable 587 in the first innings of the second Test at Edgbaston. Akash Deep's fiery spell then left England struggling at 77/3, trailing by a massive 510 runs. Jadeja praised Gill's knock and downplayed England's chances of winning, highlighting the strong partnership they built together.
In a significant move, Russia has officially recognized the Taliban's leadership in Afghanistan, becoming the first nation to do so since their 2021 takeover. This decision follows Moscow's removal of the Taliban from its list of banned organizations. The Russian foreign ministry has received credentials from the new Afghan Ambassador, signaling enhanced bilateral cooperation.
In a tragic incident in Hapur's Hafizpur area, five members of a family, including four children, died when a truck driving on the wrong side of the NH-334 rammed their motorcycle. The driver was attempting to evade toll payment. The victims included Danish Khan and four children aged between 5 and 8.