Tensions escalate between the US and China as a tit-for-tat tariff war decimates their $600 billion trade. MAGA hardliners push for delisting Chinese companies, confiscating assets, and revoking student visas, while Beijing seeks international support against US tariffs. Experts warn Trump's approach may backfire, with some seeing the US as a global destabilizer amid weakening market confidence.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced transformative tax reforms aiming to benefit India's middle class. Key highlights include no income tax for earnings up to Rs 12 lakh, with a simplified tax rate structure. The measures are expected to substantially reduce taxes for the middle class, creating a buzz on social media with various reactions and memes.
Sai Varisth Kandula, a 20-year-old Indian national, was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to overthrow the US government by attacking the White House with a rented truck. Kandula, who suffers from schizophrenia, intended to establish a dictatorship fueled by Nazi ideology. He must also undergo three years of supervised release and pay nearly $57,000 in restitution.
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Ricky Ponting prefers Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah for India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Ponting believes Arshdeep's skills with the new ball and in death overs closely match Bumrah's abilities, providing a strategic advantage. Key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also regaining form, which is crucial for India's success.
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