Delhi chief minister Atishi became emotional during a press conference after BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri made personal remarks about her father, who is unwell at 80. Bidhuri claimed Atishi changed her father's name for election purposes, which she refuted, highlighting her father's dedication as a teacher and condemning the personal attack.
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External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasized restoring mutual trust and border peace between India and China. They discussed cooperation in regional and multilateral forums like G20. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of international cooperation despite challenging bilateral relations.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed relatives' ownership of the Gulmarg hotel linked to a controversial fashion show during Ramzan, amidst political backlash. BJP accused him of ties due to models staying at Nedous Hotel. Amid inquiry, organisers apologised, citing unintentional offense, and the CM assured action if laws were broken.
Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma announced India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, omitting Sanju Samson despite his impressive T20I performance against South Africa. Samson’s absence from the Vijay Hazare Trophy and his last-minute unavailability for the preparatory camp influenced this decision, according to Kerala Cricket Association president Jayesh George.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a 31-member committee led by BJP's Baijayant Panda to review the Income Tax Bill. The panel includes Nishikant Dubey, Anil Baluni, Deepender Singh Hooda, and Supriya Sule. The committee will report by the next session, likely in July. The bill aims to simplify tax language and concepts.
Indian trade negotiators are heading to Washington D.C. to explore an "early tranche" deal, potentially addressing a limited set of issues to expedite negotiations with the U.S. Both countries aim to finalize the agreement quickly, possibly before the fall deadline, while navigating regulatory hurdles like digital tax and reciprocal tariffs. Clarity is expected during U.S.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fell off a stage while posing for photos at a Mining and Energy Union conference in Lovedale. He assured the crowd he was unharmed. Earlier, climate activists disrupted his hospital visit. Despite recent setbacks, polling indicates increased support for Albanese, with him leading as the preferred prime minister ahead of the upcoming federal election.
The government incurred a loss of Rs 1,757.56 crore as BSNL failed to bill Reliance Jio for passive infrastructure sharing for a decade, as revealed by a CAG report. Additionally, BSNL's negligence in its agreement with RJIL resulted in further revenue losses due to non-adherence to the escalation clause.
Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde dismissed rumors of discord within the Mahayuti alliance, clarifying his meeting with Union Minister Amit Shah focused on state development projects. Speculation arose after appointments of guardian ministers and concerns over ministry files and reversed decisions. The BJP defended Shinde, stating he would address issues directly with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.