In a bizarre turn of events, Donald Trump joined Chelsea FC's Club World Cup celebration in 2025, drawing comparisons to John Terry's infamous Champions League appearance. Trump's presence at the match, framed as a test run for the 2026 World Cup, sparked mixed reactions and highlighted the growing intersection of sports and politics.
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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai faced a bomb threat on Tuesday, triggering a swift security response. An email, purportedly from "Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan," warned of RDX IEDs set to detonate at 3 pm. Police and bomb squads conducted a thorough search, finding no explosives.
India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri asserts the nation's readiness to handle potential disruptions in Russian oil imports, even with possible sanctions from the US and NATO. Alternative suppliers like Guyana, Brazil, and Canada are being explored.
A judicial commission report has implicated the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the police for security lapses contributing to the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives during IPL victory celebrations. The report, submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, highlights failures in crowd control, coordination, and the issuance of physical tickets without digital options.
US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of a new trade deal with India, coinciding with ongoing trade talks between Indian commerce officials and the US in Washington DC. The US administration is reportedly considering offering India a tariff rate below 20%, seeking market access in India, similar to the recent agreement with Indonesia.
Amidst Trump's threat of secondary tariffs on countries trading with Russia, will India's crude oil supply face uncertainty? Russia has become India's top oil supplier due to discounted rates, potential tariffs could disrupt this. However, India's diversified procurement, strategic reserves, and growing oil imports from other markets may mitigate the impact, suggesting resilience against supply shocks.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 scorecards on jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can download their results using registration number and date of birth. The exam was held for admission to undergraduate engineering courses at 23 IITs. Qualified students are now participating in JoSAA counselling for seat allocation.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Choosing the right income tax regime is crucial for ITR filing. Salaried taxpayers can choose between the new and old regimes annually. The new regime has undergone revisions, making it more appealing. Tax slabs differ significantly between the regimes. Here is a comparison to make an informed choice:
Rahul Gandhi has strongly defended Robert Vadra against money laundering charges, dismissing the ED's chargesheet as a decade-long politically motivated witch hunt. The ED accuses Vadra of laundering proceeds from a Gurgaon land deal, leading to the attachment of his properties. Vadra's office has refuted the charges, asserting his cooperation and confidence in clearing his name through legal proceedings.
“We need less whining and fewer people in fetal positions,” Obama said, delivering a rhetorical slap to the Democratic intelligentsia who have responded to Trump’s second coming with a blend of despair, hedging, and awkward silence. In other words, the man who once asked you to dream big is now begging you to grow a spine.
Relatives of Amritpal Singh Dhillon, arrested for the hit-and-run that killed marathoner Fauja Singh, visited the bereaved family to offer condolences. Amritpal, who works in Canada, claimed ignorance of hitting the legendary runner. Despite his remorse, he failed to take responsibility, fleeing the scene and attempting to remain hidden. Police apprehended him using headlight fragments, CCTV, and witness testimonies.