In Odisha's Balasore, a 19-year-old student sustained burns while attempting to rescue his senior, who self-immolated following allegations of sexual harassment against a faculty member. The courageous student is currently receiving treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack with 15% burns. The Chief Minister and Health Minister have assured the best possible medical care for him.
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Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across the northeastern United States, bringing New York City and New Jersey to a standstill. Subway lines were disrupted, major roads submerged, and a state of emergency declared in New Jersey. Residents were urged to stay indoors and take caution as emergency crews responded to incidents and worked to restore normal operations.
The US State Department has declared The Resistance Front (TRF) a foreign terrorist group. This action follows TRF's claim of responsibility for the Pahalgam massacre. The US also linked TRF to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Investigations revealed the Pahalgam attack was a joint operation by Pakistan's ISI and LeT. Pakistani terrorists, led by Sulaiman, executed the killings.
India-US trade deal: India and the US are in trade deal negotiations, with India seemingly open to importing some genetically modified agriculture products for animal feed, but not GM corn and soybeans.
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During a White House meeting, Donald Trump complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English proficiency, a remark that sparked controversy given English is Liberia's official language and Boakai's education. Critics viewed Trump's comment as condescending, while the White House defended it as a heartfelt compliment, highlighting Trump's commitment to global stability and Africa.
A TMC leader, Razzak Khan, was brutally murdered near his home in Bhangar Chaltaberia on Thursday night. He was shot multiple times and attacked with sharp weapons after returning from a party meeting. Saokat Molla, a Canning East MLA, has accused ISF-backed individuals of the crime, demanding immediate arrests as police investigate the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and questioning locals.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to review a petition on July 15 challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's directive for QR code displays at businesses along the 'kanwar' path, revealing owner identities. Academic Apoorvanand Jha and others filed the public interest litigation, alleging discriminatory profiling. The court had previously suspended similar orders from BJP-led states, citing privacy concerns for shop owners.