US Senators Graham and Blumenthal are pushing for sanctions on countries like India, China, and Brazil for trading with Russia, potentially imposing tariffs up to 500%. This comes at a time when US President Trump has announced that he will impose 100 percent "secondary tariffs" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
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The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has denied the Pune Police's request to try a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche crash as an adult. The teenager, accused of driving under the influence and causing the death of two IT professionals in May 2024, will remain under the juvenile justice system.
Indian Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara will ring the prestigious five-minute bell at Lord's before Day 3 of the ongoing Test match between India and England. He joins a select group of active Indian cricketers to receive this honor at the historic venue. Previously, Deepti Sharma rang the bell in 2021.
Kane Williamson lauded Virat Kohli as the greatest all-format player of the last 15 years, acknowledging the pressures Kohli faces in cricket-obsessed India. Williamson highlighted the friendships within the "Fab Four" and their shared experiences. He also mentioned recently meeting Kohli in London during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, reflecting on their parallel lives both on and off the field.
Delhi has witnessed a significant decrease in overall crime during the first half of 2025, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's assumption of administration. There's an 8.38% reduction in registered cases compared to 2024, with serious offenses like robbery and kidnapping also declining. Notably, rape and POSCO cases have seen a 10% decrease, alongside a drop in street crimes and burglaries.
Taylor Swift reportedly refused a request to perform for Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign. Instead, she chose to sing at Travis Kelce's Tight End University event. This decision has sparked debate about her political priorities. Some defend her right to choose, while others question her commitment to progressive causes. The contrast highlights Swift's independence in choosing where to lend her voice.
Reports of a new, cheaper UAE golden visa pilot program targeting Indian and Bangladeshi citizens have sparked excitement and confusion. Despite widespread circulation in Indian media, UAE authorities have not confirmed any policy changes.
In Mysuru, a family of four was violently attacked with machetes while riding in an auto-rickshaw on Ramanuja Road. A black car intercepted the auto, and a group of men emerged to assault the occupants in public.
The Golden Temple in Amritsar received a second bomb threat within 24 hours, prompting heightened security measures. The SGPC reported the email to police, condemning it as an attempt to disrupt communal harmony. Authorities are investigating the digital footprints, with both central and state agencies collaborating.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval criticised foreign media for allegedly misleading coverage of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' a counterterror military action against Pakistan. Doval highlighted the precision of the operation, which targeted nine terrorist hubs deep inside Pakistan and PoK, and challenged the Western media to show evidence of Indian damage.