Following a New York Times report in March 2025 about a potential Pentagon briefing on U.S.-China conflict, Donald Trump denied Elon Musk's involvement, leading Musk to distance himself from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk shifted his focus back to Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter, reducing his political donations.
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A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III experienced a technical issue at Jaipur airbase, which was promptly resolved through the joint efforts of Indian and US Air Force maintenance teams. This swift collaboration highlights the strong logistical coordination and growing partnership between the two air forces. Their cooperation underscores a commitment to readiness and mutual support in the Indo-Pacific region.
India has restricted imports from Bangladesh, including a ban on readymade garments via land routes, amidst growing tensions with the interim administration. This retaliatory move follows Bangladesh's restrictions on Indian yarn and rice. While key items like fish and edible oil are spared, the ban impacts a significant portion of Bangladesh's garment exports to India.
Following his Test cricket retirement announcement, Virat Kohli, accompanied by his wife Anushka Sharma, sought spiritual guidance from Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan. Photos of their visit went viral, and Kohli was later seen with a Jaap counting machine. Photos of Kohli and Anushka interacting with Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan quickly went viral on social media.
Following the declaration of class 12 board exam results, eighteen government schools in Haryana have come under scrutiny due to a zero percent pass rate. These schools are among 100 poorly performing institutions that have overshadowed the state's overall pass percentage.
A Bhopal CBI court has sentenced ten individuals, including four candidates, to three years in jail for fraudulent MBBS admissions via the PMT-2009 Vyapam exam. The convicted include candidates, impersonators, and a middleman, all fined Rs 16,000. The case, initially registered in 2015, was taken over by the CBI following Supreme Court directives, revealing widespread irregularities in MBBS admissions.
Israeli forces fired warning shots at Italian diplomats near Jenin after they allegedly strayed from an approved route in what the IDF termed an active combat zone. The incident, prompting condemnation and demands for clarification from Italy and the EU, involved diplomats from over 30 countries assessing the humanitarian situation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, also offered homage at Veer Bhoomi. Rajiv Gandhi, who served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989, was assassinated in 1991. He was the country's youngest Prime Minister, assuming office at the age of 40.
Amidst political dynamics, Congress nominated four leaders for an all-party delegation, excluding Shashi Tharoor, despite his selection to lead the Operation Sindoor briefing. Jairam Ramesh shared the Congress's nominees, while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized national unity by including Tharoor in a separate delegation to convey India's firm stance against terrorism to key partner nations.