Donald Trump announced the US is nearing a trade agreement with India, alongside deals with the UK and China. Tariff letters, outlining reciprocal rates effective August 1, 2025, were issued to various trading partners. New 25% tariffs were imposed on Japan and South Korea, with warnings of reverting to higher April rates if deals aren't finalized soon.
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Arvind Kejriwal announced Aam Aadmi Party will participate in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party will contest solo. There will be no alliance with the INDIA bloc or Congress. Kejriwal made the announcement during a visit to Gujarat. He alleged Congress contested Visavadar bypolls to undermine AAP. He also accused BJP of using Congress to divide votes.
Pune's police commissioner refuted claims of deteriorating law and order after a woman's rape complaint was found to be false and misleading. Investigations revealed inconsistencies in her account, including a consensual encounter and a self-authored threat message. The woman, an IT professional, has been referred to counselling, and a professor who advised her is also being questioned.
The Supreme Court has agreed to an early hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, scheduled for Thursday. Opposition parties RJD and Congress, along with the Association for Democratic Reforms, argue the revision could disenfranchise lakhs, particularly marginalized communities, due to strict citizenship documentation requirements within a short timeframe.
A significant batch of 7,208 pilgrims embarked on the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 from Jammu, chanting "Bam Bam Bhole." Unfortunately, the journey faced a setback when a bus collision near Chanderkote injured 36 pilgrims due to brake failure. Despite the incident, the convoy of 310 vehicles continued under tight security towards the holy cave via Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
Shubman Gill is chasing Don Bradman's records in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, having already amassed 585 runs in two Tests. His Edgbaston performance broke records, including surpassing Virat Kohli's highest score as Indian captain.
A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader joked about a potential micro-drone strike targeting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, raising concerns amid escalating tensions. The remark follows reported US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and a rising online campaign seeking revenge for perceived threats against Iran's leader.
Amidst escalating tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Philip Low, a former friend of Musk, suggests that Musk feels humiliated and will actively work to undermine the former president. This follows Musk's criticism of Trump's policies and Trump's veiled threats of deportation. Musk has hinted at escalating the conflict but is currently refraining from doing so.
Tensions appear to be simmering within the NDA as Jitan Ram Manjhi warns Chirag Paswan against repeating his 2020 election strategy, hinting at potential consequences. Paswan responded diplomatically, defusing the situation, while the RJD seized the opportunity to highlight perceived rifts within the ruling alliance. The upcoming Bihar elections are anticipated to be a high-stakes battle.
Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides, blocking roads and disrupting the Char Dham yatra. The Kedarnath yatra was temporarily suspended due to a landslide on the Sonprayag-Gaurikund route, stranding pilgrims. Consequently, pilgrim footfall has significantly decreased, and in Bageshwar, numerous families are at risk due to unstable terrain, awaiting potential evacuation.