India's electronics industry is sounding alarms over China's alleged informal trade restrictions, fearing a crippling blow to its global competitiveness and a $32 billion smartphone export target. The ICEA, representing major manufacturers, claims China's actions deliberately undermine India's manufacturing rise, causing delays and increased costs.
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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.
India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $18.78 billion in June, surpassing market forecasts and improving from May's figures, driven by decreased exports and imports. Merchandise exports reached $35.14 billion, while imports totaled $53.92 billion. The services sector contributed a strong surplus of $15.62 billion, with exports at $32.84 billion and imports at $17.58 billion.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late Pat Tillman, faces arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a San Jose post office. His family reveals a long battle with severe, untreated mental illness, evidenced by erratic online behavior. They claim the mental health system failed to provide adequate support despite visible signs of his deteriorating condition, leading to this crisis.
Koneru Humpy made history as the first Indian woman to reach the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup semifinals, securing her spot with a draw against China's Song Yuxin. In another quarterfinal, Harika Dronavalli and Divya Deshmukh's match went to a tiebreaker. Vaishali Rameshbabu exited after losing to Tan Zhongyi.
The heated exchange between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley in the final over of the Lord's Test has sparked controversy. While some former England players like Broad and Finn found humor in the situation, others like Vaughan and Southee criticized India's complaints about time-wasting tactics. KL Rahul warned England to expect a fiery response from India on Day 4.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seemingly shifting towards a 'soft Hindutva' approach ahead of the 2026 elections. Following BJP's perceived consolidation of Hindu votes, Banerjee announced the 'Durga Angan' project, a year-round temple complex. This move, along with the Jagannath Dham inauguration, aims to counter BJP's religious narrative.
Jannik Sinner triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon 2025 final, avenging his French Open loss. The Centre Court match drew a star-studded audience, including India's Neeraj Chopra, attending his first tennis tournament, and Preity Zinta, Punjab Kings co-owner, who expressed her excitement to relax and enjoy the event.
Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, are enjoying a luxurious Mediterranean summer aboard their $115 million yacht, M’Brace. They've been spotted in glamorous locations like Mykonos, with Yvette showcasing her impeccable vacation style. Jordan is also preparing for a broadcast comeback with NBC after selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, marking a new chapter in his career.