Elon Musk has unveiled his 'America Party,' challenging the existing two-party system amidst a strained relationship with Donald Trump. Despite constitutional ineligibility for the presidency due to his African birth, Musk aims to disrupt the political landscape. A recent poll on X revealed strong public support for a new party, prompting Musk to action.
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Elon Musk's dismissive "What's Truth Social?" remark ignited a feud with Donald Trump, who criticized Musk as a "train wreck" and denounced his "America Party." Netizens swiftly countered Musk's claim, unearthing past posts where he referenced Trump's platform. This exchange highlights the escalating tension between the former allies.
LeBron James's team AlUla is making waves in electric boat racing. They secured fourth position in Italy after a bronze win in Croatia. Rusty Wyatt and Catie Munnings are key pilots. James actively supports the team. The upcoming race in Lake Maggiore is crucial. AlUla aims for a top-three finish. This venture highlights James's interest in sustainable sports innovation.
The Quad foreign ministers strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, urging justice for the victims. They voiced concerns over the East and South China Seas, North Korea's missile launches and cyber activities, and the crisis in Myanmar. The Quad also announced initiatives for critical minerals, maritime law enforcement, disaster response, and countering disinformation in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Calcutta High Court has directed cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly to his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and their daughter. This includes Rs 1.5 lakh for Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter, retrospectively applied over seven years.
The Telangana government has approved increasing working hours for commercial establishments to 10 hours daily, while maintaining the 48-hour weekly limit. Employees working beyond this limit are entitled to overtime wages. The new rule, effective upon gazette publication on July 8, aims to promote ease of doing business, with potential extensions considered for factories.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticised the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for their alleged hypocrisy regarding constitutional values, pointing to their failure to apologise for the Emergency. He accused them of flashing the Constitution without truly respecting its spirit, highlighting the Emergency as a dark period where national spirit was suppressed.
After their heartbreaking five-wicket loss in Leeds, the Shubman Gill-led Indian team hit the nets ahead of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, starting on July 2 at Edgbaston. TimesofIndia.com brings you all the talking points from India’s first net session in Birmingham.
Donald Trump has expressed his frustration with Republicans in Congress over delays in passing his tax and spending bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill." The bill faces opposition from both fiscal conservatives concerned about the rising national debt and moderates worried about potential re-election consequences due to healthcare cuts.
A Royal Navy F-35B fighter, grounded in Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to an emergency landing, has been moved to a maintenance hangar for repairs. The UK Ministry of Defence expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support. British engineers arrived via RAF aircraft with specialized equipment to fix the aircraft, which experienced issues during refuelling.