Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed's headquarters, criticizing renovation cost overruns and reiterating his demand for lower interest rates. Trump, accompanied by White House officials, questioned the $3.1 billion project, a figure Powell disputed.
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Govindachamy, convicted of rape and murder, escaped from Kannur Central Jail in Kerala early Friday morning, prompting a statewide search. Authorities discovered his absence during a routine check of his cell. An internal inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding his escape and determine any security lapses that may have occurred.
Speculation surrounds Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers as contract extension talks remain stalled. NHL insider Chris Johnston suggests that while Edmonton is still the frontrunner, teams with ample cap space and a clear path to championship contention could lure the NHL superstar if he explores free agency in 2026.
The Australian athletics community mourns the sudden demise of Tommy Oswald, a 33-year-old runner, father, and community leader. Known as 'Australia's nicest bloke,' Oswald's unexpected passing has deeply affected many. He gained recognition for his compassion, notably welcoming his pregnant cousin into his home. Oswald founded Athletes Australia, a large online community, fostering connection among athletes.
Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 700 points.
The US Drug Enforcement Agency dismantled an international drug cartel with ties to the ISI, China, and Canada, arresting Opinder Singh Sian, also known as Thanos. Sian operated a global fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking ring from British Columbia.
Rahul Gandhi defended Robert Vadra against ED's chargesheet, denouncing it as a politically motivated witch-hunt by the BJP government. Congress launched a full-fledged defense, asserting Vadra's innocence and highlighting the absence of illegality in the land deal. A Delhi court has taken up the money laundering chargesheet against Vadra and others, scheduling it for document verification and consideration in July.
In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, a woman, Sunita Chauhan, married two brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, in a public ceremony, celebrating the Hatti tribe's polyandry tradition. The wedding, a rare open display of the custom, saw the trio sharing the stage and receiving blessings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives, commencing July 23. In the UK, he will meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Following this, PM Modi will travel to the Maldives for a state visit aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations with President Muizzu.