Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" narrowly advanced through the Budget Committee, aiming for a full House vote before Memorial Day. The bill encompasses tax relief, immigration enforcement, entitlement reform, and defense spending. It proposes tax cuts, border wall construction, Medicaid work requirements, 'MAGA' accounts for newborns, and defense spending increases, while overhauling student loan programs.
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India's net FDI plummeted by 96.5% in FY25 to a record low of $353 million, driven by significant capital repatriation from IPO exits and increased outward investments by Indian firms. Gross FDI inflows rose, but large-scale exits by foreign investors, particularly in high-profile IPOs like Hyundai Motor India and Swiggy, offset the gains. Indian companies are also expanding globally, contributing to the shift in capital dynamics.
Amidst recent global disasters, a prediction by Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, dubbed Japan's "Baba Vanga," has sparked widespread concern. Tatsuki forecasts a mega-tsunami south of Japan in July 2025, triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption, potentially impacting Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia.
India is set to bolster its energy security by acquiring a fleet of 112 locally-built crude carriers by 2040, investing approximately $10 billion. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign vessels and increase the proportion of Indian-built tankers in its fleet, aligning with the nation's goal to expand its refining capacity and become a developed nation by 2047.
Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah faced severe backlash after a video surfaced showing him making inappropriate remarks about Col Sofiya Quereshi. Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Jitu Patwari, demanded his removal.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has strongly criticized the Centre's Presidential reference regarding governors' powers, deeming it an attempt to undermine the Constitution and paralyze non-BJP state legislatures. He argues it subverts the Supreme Court's settled position on governors' roles and accuses the BJP of using governors to weaken democratically elected state governments.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's relationship has captured public attention, and recent reports suggest they may be engaged. While neither Belichick nor Hudson have confirmed the news, fans have reacted strongly, expressing concerns about the couple's future and Belichick's assets. Belichick recently praised Hudson for her support, but the engagement rumors remain unconfirmed.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned an SBI branch manager in Chandapura for refusing to speak Kannada with a customer, sparking public outrage and protests. Following the incident, which was captured in a viral video, the manager was transferred. MP Tejasvi Surya also criticized the manager's behavior, emphasizing the importance of communicating in the local language.
Despite a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, villagers along the LoC and IB in Jammu live with the constant reminder of recent hostilities. Unexploded shells litter the landscape, hindering farming and daily life, while the once-thriving border tourism at Suchetgarh has ground to a halt.
Rahul Gandhi's criticism of India's foreign policy under Modi sparked a political row, questioning India's global standing post Operation Sindoor. BJP retaliated, accusing Gandhi of undermining the nation and armed forces. The MEA refuted Gandhi's claim about warning Pakistan before the operation, clarifying it was during the early phase. Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.