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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As the deadline for US-imposed reciprocal tariffs approaches, Indian industry prepares for any outcome from trade talks. CII President Rajiv Memani emphasizes India's commitment to national interests, stating that any agreement must benefit both nations. While a deal could boost sectors like IT and pharma, failure may impact automotive and garment industries, highlighting the need for enhanced competitiveness.
Hasin Jahan, a former model, married India's star pacer Mohammed Shami in 2014, and the couple had a daughter the following year. In 2018, Jahan accused Shami of domestic violence, leading to their separation. Since then, the two have been engaged in a legal battle over divorce and alimony.
Congress has launched a strong critique against PM Modi, questioning his silence on the devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, where numerous lives have been lost. This criticism arose after the Prime Minister expressed condolences for the flood-related deaths in Texas, USA. The opposition party suggests a disparity in the Prime Minister's concern for domestic and international tragedies.
A report reveals the US defense sector's reliance on China. Chinese firms supply critical components for US defense programs. These programs include missile defense and nuclear systems. The US military supply chains are deeply connected with Beijing's industries. The report highlights US vulnerability due to China's dominance in critical minerals. Experts suggest dissecting critical components instead of complete decoupling.
Ram Kapoor has refuted rumours linking him to Bigg Boss 19, stating he would decline even a Rs 20 crore offer. He believes the show, while successful, thrives on voyeurism and doesn't align with his privacy or acting career. Kapoor emphasizes his focus remains on acting, currently promoting his upcoming project 'Mistry,' an adaptation of 'The Monk'.
Soham Parekh, a software engineer, faces accusations of secretly juggling multiple jobs simultaneously, sparking controversy in Silicon Valley. Suhail Doshi, ex-Mixpanel CEO, exposed Parekh's alleged moonlighting and questioned the authenticity of his resume on X. This incident has ignited discussions about ethics and transparency within the tech startup community.
Elon Musk has declared that exposing the Jeffrey Epstein files will be a "top priority" for his new political venture, the America Party, escalating his feud with Donald Trump. Musk questioned Trump's credibility, demanding the release of the files. This comes after the DOJ and FBI concluded Epstein was not murdered and had no blackmail list, despite Musk's previous claims.
A shocking video surfaced showing a 12-year-old boy performing a dangerous stunt on railway tracks in Boudh district, lying down as a train passed over him. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has registered a case against him and a 15-year-old friend who filmed the incident.