President Trump announced that letters regarding upcoming trade deals, including one with India, would be sent out starting Monday. These actions precede the July 9 deadline, after which a 26% import duty could be imposed on goods entering the US.
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India endured a punishing day at Edgbaston as Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184) stitched a mammoth 303-run stand, rescuing England from 25/3 to a defendable 407. Despite six ducks, India’s somewhat erratic bowling allowed the hosts back in. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery six-wicket haul, including a late burst, gave India a 180-run lead and a sliver of hope.
In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court partially upheld President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, restricting federal judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions. While the EO's constitutionality remains under review, the ruling's impact extends beyond birthright citizenship, potentially overwhelming courts with individual lawsuits.
President Trump declared American airstrikes had obliterated Iran's nuclear ambitions, particularly at the Fordo facility, dismissing doubts about the strikes' effectiveness and intelligence leaks. He asserted Iran was close to nuclear weapon acquisition before the strikes crippled their program. Trump also hinted at expanding the Abraham Accords with more Arab nations.
A potential collision was averted at Delhi's IGIA when an Indian carrier's A320, arriving from Phuket, slowed down and failed to promptly vacate the runway. This forced the Delhi ATC to instruct a SWISS Airbus A330, approaching from Zurich, to execute a go-around at 1,400 feet.
India initially dominated Day 3 of the second Test, dismissing key England batsmen early. However, Jamie Smith and Harry Brook launched a stunning counterattack, scoring centuries and shifting the momentum. Their aggressive batting dismantled India's bowling strategy, particularly punishing Prasidh Krishna, whose expensive spell highlighted concerns about India's pace attack.
Kolkata's law college faces turmoil as Monojit Mishra, accused of rape, returns as ad-hoc staff, triggering sharp drop in female student attendance. Students report feeling unsafe due to his intimidating presence and harassment. Mishra, previously expelled for criminal activities, allegedly controls the campus, accessing student data and threatening individuals.
The Stop Killing Games petition surpassed a million signatures, fueled by an unexpected twist. Pirate Software's criticism sparked a social media backlash, ironically boosting the movement as supporters rallied against his perceived villain narrative. Despite his claims of minimal impact, the controversy surrounding his stance unified SKG advocates, injecting fresh energy into the campaign.
Magnus Carlsen secured victory at the Super United Rapid and Blitz in Croatia, overshadowing reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Despite Carlsen's recent criticisms and subtle jabs towards Gukesh's abilities, the young challenger has consistently responded with strong performances on the board. This rivalry marks a significant transition in world chess, reminiscent of Carlsen's own rise to challenge established legends.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to a 62-year-old man accused of sharing a "Pakistan Zindabad" post on Facebook. Justice Siddharth stated that judicial tolerance emboldens anti-national acts. The court deemed Ansar Ahmad Siddique's actions disrespectful to the Constitution and a challenge to national sovereignty. Siddique faces charges under the BNS.