The MAGA movement faces scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theories. A justice department memo debunked claims of a client list and murder. Trump allies like Pam Bondi and Kash Patel are retracting or contradicting past statements. Bondi's remarks about a client list and videos are now disputed. Patel's claims of a cover-up are resurfacing. Trump defended Bondi, dismissing Epstein questions.
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Tejashwi Yadav alleges a BJP conspiracy to impose President's Rule in Bihar post-election, claiming Amit Shah's support for Nitish Kumar is temporary. He accuses the Election Commission of disenfranchising the poor through electoral roll revisions, alleging bias towards the BJP and RSS. The upcoming assembly election pits the NDA against the Mahagathbandhan in a high-stakes battle.
Bihar Police fatally shot an accused individual involved in the murder of Gopal Khemka, claiming self-defense after the accused allegedly attacked them. This incident follows the arrest of two individuals, including the alleged shooter, in connection with the industrialist's murder in Patna.
Japan is on edge as a manga artist's prediction of a catastrophic disaster on July 5, 2025, gains traction, fueled by her accurate forecast of the 2011 tsunami. Despite scientific skepticism, the prophecy is impacting tourism and sparking public anxiety, highlighting Japan's vulnerability to natural disasters and the importance of preparedness. The government is urging calm amidst the rising panic.
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.
India is likely to introduce Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar into the playing XI for the second Test, aiming for enhanced balance and control. Reddy's seam bowling and lower-order batting could replace Shardul Thakur, while Sundar would bolster the spin attack and batting depth. This shift suggests a bowling-heavy strategy to secure 20 wickets on the expected dry Edgbaston pitch.
Nehal Modi, brother of Nirav Modi, has been apprehended in the USA following extradition requests from the ED and CBI. He faces charges of money laundering and criminal conspiracy related to the PNB scam. Investigations reveal his involvement in concealing and transferring illicit funds through shell companies, with a status conference scheduled for July 17, 2025.
Uttar Pradesh police have issued notices to supporters of an ashram head for allegedly conducting unauthorized identity checks on dhaba workers along the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar. The group demanded Aadhaar cards and other personal details, even attempting to verify a worker's religion forcibly.
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.
With the deadline looming for the US to reinstate reciprocal tariffs, India-US trade talks face a stalemate as New Delhi resists lowering duties on agricultural products like maize and dairy, a key demand from Washington.