Revised employment figures from the BLS revealed a significant slowdown in hiring, prompting concerns about the US economy's health. Donald Trump alleged the jobs numbers were manipulated and fired the BLS commissioner. Economists cite Trump's trade tariffs and policy uncertainty as potential factors contributing to businesses' hiring freezes, while cautioning against premature recession declarations despite weakening labor market indicators.
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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.
India successfully tested its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, designed for precision strikes up to 500 km, twice off the Odisha coast. These tests pave the way for its induction into the armed forces, enhancing their conventional strike capabilities. The Pralay, crucial for the proposed Integrated Rocket Force, underwent user evaluation trials, validating its range and accuracy.
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and the NCR region on Tuesday, causing widespread waterlogging and disrupting traffic during peak hours. The downpour, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, stranded commuters and affected flight operations, prompting advisories from Air India and Delhi Airport. The IMD forecasts continued rainfall, urging residents to stay alert.
Space is an active place. Asteroid 2025 OT7 will fly by Earth in August 2025. It is about 170 feet wide. It will travel at high speed. It will pass at a safe distance. NASA and other agencies monitor such objects. ISRO is also planning asteroid missions. These events highlight the need for planetary defense.
Joe Root's magnificent 39th Test century propelled England closer to their target against India at The Oval. His century played a crucial role in England's ongoing chase. Root surpassed Kumar Sangakkara's record, now standing fourth in all-time Test century makers. This was Root's 13th ton against India, the most by any batter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Varanasi visit, dedicated Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Vishwanath, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism. He criticized opposition parties for questioning the operation's timing and mourning the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan. Modi emphasized India's growing defense capabilities, noting that missiles made in Uttar Pradesh will deter future Pakistani misadventures.
Donald Trump's tariff announcement triggered reactions from Indian opposition leaders. Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government's economic policies. Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Trump's actions. Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Modi's silence. Pawan Khera mocked the foreign policy. Shashi Tharoor expressed concerns about trade relations. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned Modi's diplomatic efforts. Akhilesh Yadav worried about the economy and employment.
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