Donald Trump has urged all Middle Eastern nations to join the Abraham Accords, emphasizing its importance for regional peace. He also claimed that Iran's nuclear arsenal has been eliminated, though this assertion lacks independent verification. The call comes amid ongoing tensions and efforts to foster dialogue in the Middle East.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Lok Sabha that security forces neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack during Operation Mahadev. The terrorists, identified as Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, were A-category members of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Investigation involved questioning over a thousand individuals, creating composite sketches, and detaining those who provided food and shelter to the terrorists.
The Rajya Sabha saw disruptions during Amit Shah's response on Operation Sindoor. Opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. They protested India's cross-border strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack. Shah mentioned Operation Mahadev, where three terrorists were killed. Opposition MPs staged a walkout, insisting on a response from the Prime Minister. Jairam Ramesh criticized Modi's absence from the debate.
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A new political party, formed by student leaders of anti-government protests, rallied in Dhaka, advocating for a new constitution and a 'new Bangladesh.' Simultaneously, the BNP mobilized supporters, urging youth engagement before upcoming elections. These rallies occurred amidst criticism of the interim government's handling of law and order, marking increased political activity as the anniversary of Sheikh Hasina's ouster approaches.
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, sending Steller sea lions fleeing to higher ground as waves crashed into the coast. While waves reached up to 4 meters in Kamchatka and impacted Japan, Alaska, and the US West Coast, little major damage was reported, though some injuries and flooding occurred.
Gautam Gambhir's reported clash with The Oval's curator has stirred memories of a similar incident from 2014, when he argued with a Delhi curator over pitch conditions before a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. Marcus Couto, a former BCCI umpire, recalled Gambhir's aggressive behavior then.
India has strongly condemned the US's decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the move 'unfortunate,' emphasizing India's commitment to safeguarding its energy security and national interests. This decision places India at a competitive disadvantage in the US market, potentially impacting trade relations between the two nations.
Navjot Singh Sidhu lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal, drawing parallels to Virender Sehwag's impactful opening style. Sidhu highlighted Jaiswal's aggressive yet composed approach after his quickfire fifty against England. He emphasised Jaiswal's ability to dominate bowlers and put his team in a winning position, praising his technical strengths and comparing his impact to Sehwag's after Sunil Gavaskar.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara,' directed by Mohit Suri, continues its box office reign, nearing Rs 300 crore after 16 days. The film earned Rs 2.84 crore on Saturday, totaling Rs 287.84 crore. Despite new releases like 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2,' 'Saiyaara' maintains a strong performance, outperforming 'Dhadak 2' in early earnings.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Delhi Police for a notice referring to Bengali as "Bangladeshi language" while seeking translation assistance for a case involving suspected illegal immigrants. Banerjee deemed the notice insulting and unconstitutional, urging protests against the perceived humiliation of Bengali speakers.