Chirag Paswan is again targeting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, this time over the state's deteriorating law and order, raising concerns about rising crime. Despite being part of the NDA, Paswan's criticism mirrors opposition claims, fueling speculation of a repeat of his 2020 strategy, when he supported the BJP but opposed Nitish Kumar.
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Social media is abuzz with rumors of Eugenia Cooney's death, fueled by AI-generated content and unverified claims. A Meta AI summary falsely stated her passing, while a TikTok user claiming to be a neighbor alleged witnessing an ambulance at her residence. However, fans express skepticism, citing the lack of credible sources and Cooney's history of social media breaks.
Donald Trump has threatened major trade partners with new import tariffs, ranging from 20% to 50%, demanding individual trade deals by August 1. The EU and Mexico have condemned the proposed tariffs as unfair, while expressing willingness to negotiate. Trump cites trade deficits and fentanyl concerns as justification, despite data showing most fentanyl enters the US from Mexico.
Chanda Kochhar, former CEO of ICICI Bank, was found guilty of accepting bribes. The appellate tribunal stated that she received Rs 64 crore through her husband from Videocon group. This payment was a quid-pro-quo for sanctioning a Rs 300 crore loan. The tribunal criticized the previous relief given to the accused. It validated the ED's attachment of assets.
A convoy of buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The incident occurred on Sunday. At least ten pilgrims sustained injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. The injured are now in stable condition. Damaged buses were replaced and the remaining yatris resumed their journey.
A UGC fact-finding committee has implicated KIIT University in the suicides of two students, citing illegal activities and criminal liability. The report highlights failures in handling sexual harassment complaints, substandard hostel conditions, and excessive student intake. The UGC is considering freezing expansion and pursuing departmental action against responsible officials due to the university's negligence.
India-US trade deal: India is hesitant to open its dairy and agriculture sectors to the US as part of the trade deal, fearing significant losses for its dairy farmers. An SBI analysis suggests potential annual losses of Rs 1.03 lakh crore if the sector is opened to US imports.
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In Odisha's Puri district, a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by unidentified men and heroically saved by Dukshishyam Senapati, who provided aid and contacted her family after she sought refuge at his home.