For those who need a trip down memory lane, on May 25, 2020, a white police officer in Minneapolis knelt on the neck of a Black man for over nine agonising minutes because a store clerk alleged he had used a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store. The horrifying footage, showing Floyd pleading for his life, calling for his mother, and then going still, became an enduring political image of our time, igniting both America and the world.
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China has strongly criticised the US for its warnings against using Chinese AI chips, labelling the actions as protectionism that disrupts global tech supply chains. The US government's guidelines caution firms about potential export control violations when using semiconductors, particularly Huawei's Ascend AI chips. Beijing vowed to protect its interests amid ongoing US efforts to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductors.
In a verdict delivered in Kotdwar, Pulkit Arya, owner of Vanantra Resort, along with Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta, received life imprisonment for the murder of a 19-year-old receptionist. The case, involving charges of murder, destruction of evidence, and sexual harassment, sparked public outrage in Uttarakhand. The victim was killed for refusing to provide "special services" to a VIP guest.
US President Trump claimed that US intervention, leveraging trade, averted a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. However, India firmly denied US mediation in the ceasefire, emphasizing it was a sovereign decision. The Ministry of External Affairs refuted Trump's assertion that trade influenced the resolution, stating Operation Sindoor was a response to terrorism, aligning with India's doctrine.
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.
A state government employee in Rajasthan, Sakur Khan Mangaliyar, has been detained on suspicion of spying for Pakistan's ISI. The arrest follows a wider crackdown on espionage networks after Op Sindoor. Authorities are investigating possible links between Mangaliyar and a Congress politician, as well as his frequent trips to Pakistan and suspicious phone activity.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma after the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The court noted that the CJI had already forwarded the in-house inquiry report and the judge's response to the President and Prime Minister. The petitioners were directed to seek redressal from appropriate authorities before approaching the court again.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi may face police interrogation over alleged Pakistan links, as stated by police sources. This follows the questioning of Ripun Bora, ex-Rajya Sabha MP, regarding his defense of Gogoi against these allegations.
Canada has introduced a policy effective May 27, allowing temporary foreign workers to change jobs faster while awaiting work permit processing. This benefits workers, including many from India, by reducing downtime and enabling better opportunities. Immigration consultant Kubeir Kamal highlights the positive impact on Indian workers in sectors like IT and healthcare.