The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 14 locations linked to Chhangur Baba, the alleged mastermind of a religious conversion syndicate, following a PMLA case. These searches, spanning Balrampur and Mumbai, uncovered a suspected Rs 100-crore foreign funding racket. Investigations revealed suspicious transactions, foreign remittances, and illegal land deals potentially financing mass religious conversions.
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In Qazigund, Srinagar, a man posing as a soldier entered a house under the guise of a search operation. When a family member grew suspicious and confronted him, the imposter stabbed him to death. The accused, Naseer Ahmad Sheikh, has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the full details of the crime and any potential accomplices.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, with ample cap space, are contemplating roster adjustments, potentially involving Calle Jarnkrok. His recent injury struggles and manageable contract make him a trade candidate. Increased competition from Nick Robertson and others further pressures lineup decisions, prompting Toronto to explore options for a strategic move to balance the roster and maintain flexibility.
Donald Trump escalates trade tensions by issuing tariff letters to numerous countries, set to take effect on August 1, 2025, if trade deals aren't reached. The letters outline specific tariff rates, with some countries facing new or adjusted duties.
Donald Trump faces growing discontent from his MAGA base over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The Justice Department's closure of the case, without revealing a client list, has fueled accusations of a cover-up. This has led to prominent MAGA figures questioning Trump's commitment to exposing elite corruption, potentially impacting his support and future political prospects.
On Truth Social, Trump lashed out at his own supporters, calling those demanding transparency over Epstein’s files “weaklings” who had “bought into this b*******, hook, line, and sinker.” The insult stunned many longtime allies. Even the usually sycophantic Trump War Room refused to repost the outburst, a silent sign of discomfort within the inner sanctum. What was once a unified political religion now resembles a schismatic cult.
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During a Congress protest in Ashoknagar, MLA Sahab Singh Gurjar made a controversial statement, drawing criticism for sexism and insulting the third gender. His remarks, linking men's participation in war to eunuchs joining the Sangh, sparked outrage. The BJP strongly condemned Gurjar's statement, questioning if similar language would be used for absent Congress leaders and denouncing the protest as vulgar.
Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Friday evening. The quake's magnitude was 3.7. Jhajjar, Haryana, was the epicenter. A similar quake struck the region the previous day. Earlier this year, Delhi-NCR felt tremors in February. Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV. The region is vulnerable due to its proximity to active fault lines.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth with the Axiom-4 crew. They undocked from the ISS on Monday. The Dragon capsule, Grace, is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday. Recovery teams are monitoring weather conditions. The crew performed over 60 experiments during their mission.