A significant three-team NBA trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz has been finalized. Norman Powell is heading to Miami, while John Collins joins the Clippers. Utah acquires Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson, along with a 2027 second-round draft pick from Los Angeles, shaking up team rosters before the 2025-26 season.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation's highest civilian honor, during his official visit. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar recognized PM Modi's global leadership, ties with the Indian diaspora, and Covid-19 humanitarian work. PM Modi dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians.
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Maharashtra assembly witnessed uproar. Congress MLA Nana Patole faced suspension. He protested against BJP leaders' comments on farmers. Opposition parties walked out. They boycotted proceedings. Patole vowed to continue raising farmer issues. He demanded action against BJP leaders Babanrao Lonikar and Manikrao Kokate. Other opposition leaders supported Patole. They criticized the government's handling of farmer concerns.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has initiated groundbreaking experiments on the ISS, marking India's advancement in space research. His Myogenesis study addresses muscle breakdown in microgravity, crucial for future space missions and Earth-based treatments. Alongside Shukla, the Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, is conducting cancer research, potentially revealing insights into drug resistance and tumor behavior.
In a tragic incident in Jharkhand's Ramgarh, four villagers died and four others were injured when an abandoned coal mine collapsed during alleged illegal mining. The mine, owned by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), caved in on villagers in Sugiya village. Following the incident, villagers and JLKM activists protested, demanding compensation and jobs for the victims' families.
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.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has vehemently rejected accusations from the Pakistan Army linking India to a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 16 soldiers. The MEA dismissed the claims as contemptible, despite the Pakistan Taliban faction claiming responsibility for the attack. The bombing, which involved an explosives-laden vehicle, also injured dozens and damaged nearby homes.