Concerns are rising over a potential mine collapse in Jamunia, Dhanbad, where approximately 12 miners are feared trapped in an illegal coal mine. While officials claim no evidence of a collapse has been found, political parties are trading accusations regarding the prevalence of illegal mining in the region. The governing and opposition parties attacked each other over the illegal mining menace in the coal belt.
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Amit Shah directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team. This is to mitigate losses from natural disasters. The team includes experts from various institutions. This follows a review of disasters in Himachal Pradesh. The Union government has deputed an Inter-Ministerial Central Team. They will assess damages in the state.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely married Melanie Guevara. The private ceremony happened at San Francisco City Hall. The couple has been together since 2022. Likely shared the news on Instagram. NFL players and teammates congratulated the couple. Pat Ricard and Ar'Darius Washington sent good wishes. D'Jordan Strong referred to them as "The Likelys".
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that courts can grant divorce when a marriage is irretrievably broken, ending a 16-year matrimonial dispute. Justices Nath and Mehta invoked Article 142, emphasizing that forcing couples to stay in 'dead marriages' causes mental agony.
President Trump is anticipated to visit Pakistan in September, marking the first U.S. presidential visit since 2006, according to local news channels. While Pakistan's foreign office remains unaware, reports suggest Trump will also visit India following his Islamabad arrival. This potential visit follows a recent boost in U.S.
The U.S. Green Card delays are impacting American corporations, forcing experienced executives to resign due to expiring work permits. Collie Greenwood, CEO of MARTA, stepped down after his permit expired, hindering key projects. Despite MARTA's confirmation of his 'imminent' Green Card delivery, Greenwood opted for early retirement.
As Imran Khan marks two years in jail, his sons are lobbying in the US for his release, coinciding with Khan's call for nationwide protests. Khan faces convictions in multiple cases, which PTI alleges are politically motivated. With PTI leadership weakened, the state is cracking down, sentencing party leaders amidst a fractured political landscape and accusations against the army chief.
During the ongoing Test match at Old Trafford, Mohammed Siraj had a tough day, while a heated exchange with Ben Duckett grabbed attention. Duckett scored a rapid 94 before Anshul Kamboj, on debut, claimed his wicket. Earlier, India posted 358, with contributions from Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant. Ben Stokes led England's bowling attack with a five-wicket haul.
President Trump hinted at a potential trip to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, possibly coinciding with the APEC summit or the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. While trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions persist, Trump expressed optimism about the US-China relationship, even as the US presses China on trade and regional security.
During a tour of the Federal Reserve, President Trump publicly clashed with Chair Jerome Powell over renovation costs, alleging a $3.1 billion overrun. Powell refuted the claim, clarifying that Trump was including a separate, completed building in the calculation. Despite Powell's explanation, Trump maintained his stance and criticized the Fed's interest rate policy, while White House officials downplayed the dispute.
In Bengaluru, Shivam allegedly murdered his pregnant wife, Sumana. They married six months ago against their parents' wishes. Shivam, a painter from Uttar Pradesh, suspected infidelity. He assaulted Sumana on Monday night. He found her unresponsive on Tuesday morning. Shivam consumed alcohol and food, then left for work. He discovered her dead on Wednesday and fled.