Justice Yashwant Varma has approached the Supreme Court to quash an inquiry report that found him guilty of possessing illicit cash at his residence. He challenges the constitutionality of the recommendation to remove him from his judgeship. Varma questions the in-house procedure, arguing it violates the constitutional power of Parliament to remove judges through impeachment.
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US Senators Graham and Blumenthal are pushing for sanctions on countries like India, China, and Brazil for trading with Russia, potentially imposing tariffs up to 500%. This comes at a time when US President Trump has announced that he will impose 100 percent "secondary tariffs" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey emphasized PM Modi's crucial role in the party's electoral triumphs, asserting that without PM Modi's leadership, the BJP might struggle to secure even 150 seats. He highlighted how PM Modi's popularity has drawn in previously unsupportive voter segments, particularly among the poor.
A preliminary investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash on June 12th has ruled out mechanical failures, maintenance issues, fuel quality problems, and pilot medical conditions. CEO Campbell Wilson urged caution against premature conclusions, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Shubhanshu Shukla's return to Earth after his historic mission to the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also hailed Shukla's successful voyage as a moment of pride and glory for India. Shukla returned safely aboard the Dragon capsule, carrying valuable cargo and experiments.
The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly exploring a trade for Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli. With a pressing need to reinforce their top-six, the Canadiens see the two-way center as a strong fit. As NHL trade talks pick up steam, Cirelli has emerged as one of the most intriguing names on Montreal’s radar.
Following the Air India Flight 171 crash, the FAA and Boeing have privately affirmed the safety of fuel switch locks on Boeing aircraft. India's AAIB preliminary report questioned if the fuel switches were accidentally activated, leading to engine failure. The FAA issued a notification stating the fuel control switch design doesn't warrant an Airworthiness Directive.
During his China visit, S Jaishankar urged Beijing to address border issues through de-escalation and avoid restrictive trade measures. He acknowledged progress in normalizing relations due to resolved border friction and maintained peace. Both nations agreed on practical steps for people-to-people exchanges, including travel and direct flights.
The European Union is seeking "fair competition" with China and not a race to the bottom in wages and environmental standards, the bloc'in Beijing on Monday. "We Europeans don't want to go down a race towards low incomes, lower labour rights or lower environmental standards," said Ribera, who also serves as the bloc's competition chief.
Jagbir Pannu, the principal of a senior secondary school in Hisar, Haryana, was murdered on Guru Purnima. Two minor students allegedly stabbed him on campus. The reason was that he asked them to get haircuts and follow school rules. The accused were students in classes 11 and 12. Police investigation suggests the motive was the principal's strict enforcement of discipline.