Former President Joe Biden, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, made a public appearance at his grandson Robert Hunter Biden II's high school graduation in Connecticut. The family, including Jill and Ashley Biden, celebrated the milestone.
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The Kapil Sharma Show team mourns the loss of Krishna Das, fondly known as Das Dada, their associate photographer. Das Dada, who was an integral part of the show since its inception in 2016, passed away recently. Celebrities and the show's team expressed their condolences, remembering him for his cheerful presence and contributions to capturing memorable moments on set.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a powerful comeback in 2025 after a tough Super Bowl LIX loss. With Mahomes still under center and rumors of a major contract extension swirling, the Chiefs remain top contenders. As long as Mahomes leads the charge, Kansas City’s Super Bowl hopes are alive and well.
Several opposition-ruled states' chief ministers, including West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry, were absent from the Niti Aayog's 10th Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. The meeting focused on "Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047," with Modi emphasizing Centre-state cooperation to achieve national goals and urging states to develop world-class tourist destinations.
The US Defence Intelligence Agency reports Pakistan views India as an "existential threat," modernizing its military and tactical nuclear weapons to counter India's conventional advantage. India considers China its primary adversary, managing Pakistan as a secondary concern despite recent border skirmishes.
Chhattisgarh government has granted out-of-turn promotions to 295 police officers for their bravery in combating Maoists, aiming to eliminate Naxal insurgency by March 2026. These promotions recognize the exceptional courage displayed by lower and middle-rank personnel during anti-Naxal operations. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma emphasized the security forces' role in ending the era of Red terror in Bastar.
The IMF is in talks with Pakistan regarding its FY2025-26 budget and economic reforms, aiming for continued support under existing loan arrangements. Discussions focus on revenue enhancement, energy sector reforms, and maintaining a tight monetary policy to control inflation. The IMF emphasizes rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and a flexible exchange rate.
Delhi experienced its wettest May ever, battered by four severe storms fueled by excessive moisture and western disturbances. These storms, packing winds up to 82 km/h, have tragically claimed at least 12 lives due to falling trees and collapsing structures.
Interpol, at India's request, has issued a Silver notice to monitor Shubham Shokeen, a former French embassy officer involved in visa fraud, to track illicit assets globally. Shokeen allegedly collected illegal payments for Schengen visas and acquired Dubai properties with the proceeds. India has also secured a Silver notice against Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal for cryptocurrency fraud.
India's UN mission hosted an International Tea Day event, emphasising tea's role in economic empowerment and sustainable development. Ambassador Harish highlighted the industry's support for millions of livelihoods, particularly for women in rural India. Discussions addressed challenges like climate change impacting small-scale farmers, with calls for innovation and climate-smart practices to ensure the industry's future.