Political tensions in Armenia escalated as a brawl erupted in the National Assembly following an opposition lawmaker's call for President Pashinyan's ouster. Artur Sargsyan, accused of plotting to overthrow the government, had his parliamentary immunity stripped.
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A massive explosion at a Sigachi Industries chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district has claimed 35 lives, with fears the toll may rise. A dryer malfunction is suspected to have triggered the blast, which reduced the facility to rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, complicated by a lack of information on the number of workers present.
Shubman Gill's remarkable performance in the ongoing Test against England has earned him high praise from Virat Kohli. Gill's record-breaking scores, including a stunning 269 and a 161, propelled India to a dominant position. He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record and joined an elite group of Asian batters with his exceptional performance in SENA countries.
India will only agree to a trade deal with the US if it safeguards national interests and provides a sustainable tariff advantage, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Prioritizing farmers' interests, India aims for duty concessions in labor-intensive sectors like leather and textiles.
Gaura Bai, an 80-year-old widow from Madhya Pradesh, faces homelessness due to a software glitch in the PM Awas Yojna. After being instructed to demolish her mud house in anticipation of a new one, she and her family have been living under a tree for ten months.
Bobby Deol showed his support for Team India, meeting captain Rohit Sharma in London before the crucial third Test against England at Lord's. Deol's Instagram post, featuring a photo with Sharma, quickly went viral as he wished the team well. England won the toss and chose to bat, with India bringing back Jasprit Bumrah into the playing XI.
Congress has accused the Election Commission (EC) of conspiring to remove two crore voters in Bihar, alleging a focus on migrant workers. This follows opposition parties' meeting with the EC to contest the special electoral list revision. Congress leaders claim the EC anticipates weeding out 20% of voters, a stance they deem a threat to the Constitution and marginalized communities.
India has expressed its apprehension to US Senator Lindsey Graham regarding his proposed sanctions bill, which could impose significant tariffs on nations, including India, purchasing Russian oil, stated S Jaishankar. This follows a substantial increase in India's Russian oil imports, rising from less than 1% to 40% in three years, driven by discounted prices.
Microsoft is set to implement significant layoffs, primarily impacting its sales and marketing division, as part of an ongoing restructuring effort amid substantial AI investments. This move coincides with Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff's planned eight-week sabbatical, scheduled to conclude in September. The layoffs represent the third major workforce reduction this year for the tech giant.
The Quad nations—India, US, Japan, and Australia—have launched a critical minerals initiative to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China, addressing concerns about economic coercion and price manipulation. Foreign ministers from the Quad also voiced concerns over China's actions in the East and South China Seas, opposing any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo.
Led by captain Shubman Gill Team India etched their name in Test cricket history at Edgbaston on Saturday, becoming the first Indian side to amass over 1,000 runs in a single match against England. This feat, only the sixth of its kind, saw India reach 1,014 runs, surpassing their previous best.