Former NSA Jake Sullivan accuses Donald Trump of prioritizing his family's business interests in Pakistan over strengthening ties with India, calling it a strategic blunder. Sullivan suggests Trump's actions, including potential Bitcoin deals and trade agreements with Pakistan, undermine US credibility and worry allies. He highlights the importance of a strong US-India relationship to counter China.
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Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, is candidly navigating the challenges of raising four daughters. She revealed struggles with one daughter's disrespectful behavior towards coaches and emotional outbursts. Despite parenting exhaustion and Matthew's demanding NFL schedule, Kelly balances family life, celebrating milestones like back-to-school while supporting her husband's preseason preparations for the upcoming 2025 season.
President Trump defended his administration's actions against Russia, citing secondary sanctions on India as a significant measure costing Russia "hundreds of billions of dollars." He rebuked a Polish reporter questioning the lack of punitive actions against Putin, highlighting India's oil purchases and hinting at further sanctions. Trump also suggested the reporter should seek new employment due to their perceived lack of understanding.
War 2's box office earnings sharply declined, earning only Rs 65 lakh on its third Friday, coinciding with the release of 'Param Sundari'. The Hrithik Roshan starrer, after a strong opening week of Rs 204.25 crore, faced a significant drop in its second week. 'Param Sundari's' debut at Rs 7.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, down with viral fever, missed accompanying Arvind Kejriwal on a tour of flood-affected areas. Kejriwal, after visiting Mann, assessed the flood situation in Sultanpur Lodhi. His visit coincides with controversy surrounding AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, accused of rape and other charges. Pathanmajra's arrest attempt sparked a political row, with allegations of revenge politics surfacing.
Punjab is grappling with severe floods, the worst since 1988, impacting over 1,000 villages and damaging crops across 3 lakh acres. Rescue operations have evacuated thousands as the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers overflow due to heavy rains. Three deaths have been reported, and relief efforts are underway with multiple agencies involved in rescue and aid distribution.
The GST Council is expected to approve significant tax rate changes for footwear and apparel, potentially reducing the tax burden on consumers. Items priced up to Rs 2,500 may fall under the 5% GST slab. The council also intends to eliminate the 12% and 28% slabs, streamlining the tax structure and promoting economic transparency.
At the SCO summit, PM Modi condemned terrorism, highlighting the Pahalgam attack and urging members to avoid double standards. He emphasized security, connectivity respecting sovereignty, and opportunity through cooperation. India did not endorse China's BRI due to the CPEC. Modi advocated for UN reforms and proposed a Civilizational Dialogue Forum to strengthen ties, underscoring India's active role in the SCO.
A 22-year-old woman reported being raped by her fiancé's cousin at a resort near Jaiharikhal in Lansdowne while vacationing with his family. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, but was reported through the 112 helpline a couple of days later. Police have registered an FIR and are currently searching for the accused, who fled the resort after the alleged rape.