Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering peace between Cambodia and Thailand by leveraging trade deals. He stated discussions led to a quick resolution, preventing further conflict. Trump warned both nations that trade negotiations hinged on ceasing hostilities. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet thanked Trump for his support, while a ceasefire was declared after Malaysian-mediated talks.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, stating its objective was to punish Pakistan for proxy terrorism by eliminating terror nurseries, and it was paused after achieving desired results, not due to US pressure. The opposition criticized the government for halting the operation and demanded accountability for security lapses in Pahalgam and clarification on downed Indian jets, questioning the operation's success and the delay in reclaiming PoK.
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced that trade agreement talks with the US are progressing rapidly, with the next negotiation round scheduled for August in India. Both nations aim to finalize the initial agreement tranche by fall, targeting a significant boost to bilateral trade from $191 billion to $500 billion.
With 607 runs, Shubman Gill is leading the run charts in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. His counterpart Ben Stokes, the feisty England captain, dragged his team on his shoulders at Lord's. England are leading the series 2-1. They are favourites against the injury-plagued Indian side at Old Trafford, but they certainly can't take this Indian team lightly – a side that knows a thing or two about bouncing back when their backs are against the wall.
Despite a resilient fightback from India captain Shubman Gill and veteran batter KL Rahul, former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Dinesh Karthik believe England hold the edge heading into the final day of the fourth Test against India. India ended Day 4 at 174/2, with rain expected to play a significant role.
The Bombay High Court acquitted all accused in the train blasts case, deeming confessions extracted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) as inadmissible due to "barbaric and inhuman" torture. Accusations included severe physical abuse and psychological coercion, leading the court to question the validity of the confessions. The court also highlighted procedural lapses in invoking MCOCA, further undermining the prosecution's case.
Cambodia urged an immediate ceasefire with Thailand following two days of intense cross-border conflict. The clashes occurred near the Preah Vihear and Prasat Ta Muen Thom temples. Both nations exchanged rockets and artillery fire. The United Nations Security Council addressed the situation. Casualties included soldiers and civilians on both sides.
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.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD, while Raigad was under an orange alert. In Madhya Pradesh, torrential rains caused the Narmada River to overflow, submerging a bridge and disrupting traffic. Red alerts for intense rainfall and lightning were issued for several districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.
Opposition parties in India are raising concerns about the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, alleging it could disenfranchise marginalized communities. They question the potential exclusion of 66 lakh people and criticize the rejection of certain documents. The Election Commission defends the process, urging parties to submit claims and objections during the designated period.