Tensions have risen between Apple and the White House after Tim Cook skipped President Trump's Middle East trip, leading to Trump threatening 25% tariffs on iPhones made outside the U.S. Trump publicly criticized Cook's decision to expand manufacturing in India, despite Apple's promises of significant U.S. investments.
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Banu Mushtaq, a writer and activist from Karnataka, has gained global recognition for her powerful storytelling centered on resistance, gender justice, and social reform. As a prominent voice in the Bandaya Sahitya movement, she challenged patriarchal structures and advocated for women's rights within the Muslim community, including the right to offer namaz in mosques.
In Bhopal, a 51-year-old man, Rishiraj Bhatnagar, tragically died of a heart attack after his young son became trapped in an elevator due to a power outage. Bhatnagar collapsed while instructing the security guard to activate the generator. The child was rescued safely when power was restored within minutes, but Bhatnagar could not be saved.
The Supreme Court has asked petitioners challenging the waqf laws to present a compelling case for interim relief, emphasizing the presumption of constitutionality for statutes. Petitioners argue the law enables systematic expropriation of waqf properties, dilutes Muslim representation, and restricts legal remedies.
President Murmu has appointed Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and Atil S Chandurkar to the Supreme Court, filling existing vacancies and bringing the court to its full strength of 34 judges. The appointments, swiftly approved by the government following the collegium's recommendation, mark one of the fastest appointments of SC judges.
Shubman Gill, 25, has been appointed as India's Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The BCCI announced a new-look squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Gill, who has captaincy experience in T20Is and the IPL, will lead India in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, beginning with the England tour.
Kangana Ranaut, known for her bold choices, revealed turning down roles in films like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan,' 'Zero,' and 'Singh is Bliing.' She highlighted her early struggles and the transformative success of 'Queen' in 2014. Kangana questioned the potential for female actors to shine in films dominated by male superstars, emphasizing her desire for substantial roles.
A heartwarming video of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi touching MS Dhoni's feet after a match against Rajasthan Royals went viral. Following CSK's victory over Gujarat Titans, Dhoni humorously reflected on the incident, acknowledging his age. When questioned about his IPL future, Dhoni remained ambiguous, stating he will take time to decide while focusing on maintaining his fitness.
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over a decision to bar foreign students, alleging it's unconstitutional retaliation for resisting political pressure. The lawsuit challenges the directive, claiming it violates the First Amendment and harms over 7,000 international students. Harvard seeks a restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement of the policy.
Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts tragically died in North Sikkim while rescuing a fellow soldier, Agniveer Stephan Subba, from a dangerous mountain stream. Despite successfully saving Subba with the help of Naik Pukar Katel, Lt. Tiwari was swept away by the strong current. "His sacrifice has been hailed nationwide. He stands as a symbol of courage and selflessness,” the defence statement said.