Amidst Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's "dead economy" remark, Congress leaders like Rajeev Shukla and Shashi Tharoor offered differing perspectives. Shukla refuted Trump's assessment, emphasizing India's economic strength and past reforms. Tharoor viewed US tariffs as a potential bargaining tactic during ongoing trade negotiations, urging support for negotiators while acknowledging potential damage to exports if a favorable deal isn't reached.
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Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha, defending Operation Sindoor. He stated India informed Pakistan promptly after the operation. Modi criticized Congress for questioning the military's actions. He accused them of undermining the armed forces' morale. Modi blamed Congress for the loss of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Amit Shah echoed similar views, citing Congress's historical blunders.
Rajveer Singh Yadav was wrongly arrested due to a clerical error that swapped his name with his brother's, leading to a 17-year legal battle. Despite police admitting the mistake early on, the case dragged through the courts, devastating Rajveer's life and his family's well-being. A Mainpuri court has finally acquitted him, ordering action against the negligent officers responsible for his suffering and lost opportunities.
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.
In Bodh Gaya, Bihar, a home guard aspirant was allegedly gang-raped by an ambulance driver and a health department technician after collapsing during a fitness test. The incident occurred while she was being transported to a hospital, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of both accused.
Michael Wolff has stirred controversy by alleging Jeffrey Epstein played a role in introducing Melania Trump to Donald Trump. Wolff claims Melania was involved in Epstein's social circle and connected through Paolo Zampolli. Melania denies this, saying she met Trump at the Kit Kat Klub. Despite Trump's attempts to distance himself, photos and Epstein's claims suggest otherwise.
US President Trump, frustrated with stalled trade negotiations with India, has announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1st. This decision stems from concerns over India's high tariffs, non-monetary trade barriers, and continued reliance on Russia for energy and military equipment.
In Punjab, resistance to the AAP government's land-pooling policy is uniting fragmented farm organizations and individual farmers, reigniting farm struggles. Despite government assurances, farmers fear losing land under the scheme, which aims to pool over 40,000 acres for urban development, offering developed plots in exchange.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed the possibility of a parliamentary discussion on Bihar's electoral roll revision, emphasizing the Election Commission's autonomy. Opposition parties, however, allege the revision aims to disenfranchise voters, disrupting Parliament proceedings with demands for a debate.
The impending India-United Kingdom trade agreement, poised to slash import duties on luxury cars to 10%, has disrupted the Indian luxury car market. Wealthy customers are delaying or cancelling orders, anticipating lower prices. Dealers face frustration and potential losses as brands may divert production to other markets, while advising customers on potential price increases and delayed implementation.