Gurjeet Singh Malhi, an Indian man, was arrested in Washington by ICE on charges related to child sexual abuse material. The arrest has ignited a political firestorm in Punjab, with photographs circulating showing Malhi alongside leaders from AAP, Congress, SAD and BJP. Opposition parties are demanding clarification from AAP regarding Malhi's connections to party members.
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Microsoft has ended its operations in Pakistan after a quarter century. The company is changing its operational model. It will now serve customers through resellers and other Microsoft offices nearby. This decision impacts five employees in Pakistan. Jawwad Rehman, the former country head, expressed concern about the business environment.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines with his batting. Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, makes his mark. He joins Northern Superchargers in The Hundred through the wildcard draft. Rocky will play under his father's coaching. James Anderson joins Manchester Originals. The Hundred tournament starts on August 5. The final match will be held at Lord's on August 31.
A village-level meeting in Shahdol district, intended for water conservation, has sparked controversy over extravagant expenses. Bills surfaced showing excessive purchases of dry fruits, snacks, and tent services, raising questions about misuse of funds. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, promising action against those found responsible for the irregularities.
The AAIB submitted its preliminary report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the civil aviation ministry. A Parliament committee will discuss the crash and aviation safety, focusing on fee regulation. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.
Foxconn has recalled over 300 Chinese engineers from its Indian iPhone plants, raising concerns about production. However, the company is replacing them with Taiwanese and Vietnamese experts, ensuring iPhone 17 production remains on track. Despite geopolitical tensions impacting supply chains, Apple's Indian operations are booming, targeting 60 million units this year and solidifying India's role in its global strategy.
The United States is considering an interim trade agreement with India, potentially setting tariffs below 20%, a more favorable position than other regional nations. While many countries face tariff hikes, India may avoid a formal notice.