A 2003 birthday scrapbook for Jeffrey Epstein, featuring a nude sketch and a cryptic note allegedly signed by Donald Trump, has ignited a political firestorm. The Wall Street Journal's publication of the note led to a $20 billion lawsuit from Trump, who denies its authenticity. The DOJ confirmed Trump's name appears in Epstein-related files, contradicting his earlier denials.
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Following the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported sick, raising concerns about mental wellbeing. MoS for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the issue in Lok Sabha, highlighting DGCA's medical circular on mental health for flight crews and air traffic controllers.
The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist. TRF claimed responsibility for the deadly April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians and has conducted multiple assaults on Indian security forces.
India faced a massive surge in cybercrime in 2024, with financial losses skyrocketing to Rs 22,845.73 crore, a 206% increase from the previous year, according to the Home Affairs Ministry. Over 36 lakh financial fraud incidents were reported. The government's initiatives, including the CFCFRMS, have helped save over Rs 5,489 crore.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the CETA agreement will significantly improve market access for Indian textiles, seafood, and engineering goods in the UK, benefiting India's youth and MSME sector. The agreement will also make UK medical devices and aerospace components more accessible in India. Furthermore, the Double Contribution Convention will ease the burden on Indian employees working temporarily in the UK.
In Malkangiri, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men after being abducted. Later, a truck driver, seeing her distress, offered a lift and sexually assaulted her. Police arrested all four accused, including the truck driver from Madhya Pradesh. The survivor is receiving care at a government-run childcare centre after undergoing a medical examination, according to SP Vinod Patil.
AB de Villiers' explosive 63* off 30 balls propelled South Africa Champions to 208/6 against India Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2025. His innings, featuring four sixes, dismantled the Indian bowling attack at Northampton's County Ground. Yusuf Pathan's disciplined spell briefly stemmed the flow, but de Villiers's dominance and Morne van Wyk's late cameo ensured a formidable total.
Shubman Gill etched his name in cricket history on Day 5 at Old Trafford, scoring his fourth century of the series against England. He joins Bradman and Gavaskar as the only captains to achieve this feat in a single series.
Shubman Gill recently criticized England's "spirit of the game" following a delay in their batsmen taking the field during the Lord's Test. Nasser Hussain questioned Gill's comments, but Dinesh Karthik defended Gill, emphasizing that the issue was the delay, not actions during the over.
UPS vs NPS: Government employees now have until September 30 to choose between the New Pension System (NPS) and the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), with clarification that both offer similar tax benefits. NPS, a market-linked option, suits younger individuals comfortable with risk, while UPS guarantees a minimum, inflation-indexed pension, ideal for those nearing retirement.
The Central Reserve Police Force will soon send commandos to Tripoli. They will protect the Indian embassy there. The embassy had reopened last July after being closed for five years. This closure was due to civil unrest. A team of 40 commandos will be led by a deputy commandant. The Ministry of External Affairs will issue clearances.