The Edmonton Oilers’ decision not to match offer sheets from the St. Louis Blues for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway is under scrutiny. As both players excel in St. Louis, contributing significantly to the Blues' playoff push, Oilers fans and analysts are questioning if letting these rising stars go was a costly mistake that could impact their Stanley Cup prospects.
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India's trade dynamics reveal a shifting landscape, with the US emerging as a key partner, marked by increased exports and a growing trade surplus. Conversely, the trade deficit with China has widened significantly due to decreased exports, particularly in ore, and a surge in imports. This reflects changing global trade patterns and India's evolving export destinations.
In Bihar’s Katihar district, a boat carrying 17 passengers capsized in the Ganga, leaving three dead and four missing. Ten passengers managed to swim to safety or were rescued. A search operation is ongoing for the missing, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident. Further details are awaited.
In Ara district, six criminals posing as customers looted jewellery worth Rs 25 crore from a showroom. Bihar Police arrested two suspects following a high-speed chase and gunfight, recovering jewellery worth Rs 15 crore. Items recovered from the suspects include two bags of the loot, two pistols, and a bike.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ongoing language war, urging Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah highlighted the Modi government's decision allowing CISF aspirants to take exams in regional languages, contrasting with Stalin's opposition to the NEP 2020's three-language formula.
BJP and allies have cleared significant amendments to the Waqf Act, ending the 'waqf by user' scheme. Proposed changes include the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Central Waqf Council and excluding minority Muslim sects from Waqf board jurisdiction. These measures aim to tackle misuse and corruption, with the bill expected to be passed in Parliament.
Virat Kohli's continued poor performance added to India's woes in the Melbourne Test against Australia, as they suffered another batting failure. Simon Katich criticized Kohli's form, remarking, 'The king is dead,' while hailing Jasprit Bumrah's as the 'new king' for his impressive bowling performances. India trail 1-2 in the series with one match remaining.
Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, was sworn in as Delhi's chief minister at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and other leaders. With BJP's victory, she ended AAP's 10-year rule. Gupta is the fourth woman CM of Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. She expressed commitment to the development of Delhi, pledging honesty and dedication.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge faced criticism for questioning the effectiveness of taking dips in the Ganga at a rally in Madhya Pradesh. BJP accused Kharge of anti-Hindu sentiment, emphasizing the significance of Maha Kumbh. Kharge apologized if he hurt sentiments but insisted religion shouldn’t exploit the poor. BJP condemned the remarks, defending Sanatan faith.
The Indian stock market has seen a dramatic fall, with BSE Sensex and Nifty50 losing over $1 trillion in market value in four months, driven by domestic economic challenges. Despite this downturn, Morgan Stanley predicts the Sensex to reach 105,000 points by December 2025, citing India's stable earnings growth.