A bomb disposal squad in Jammu defused three live mortar shells found near the RTO office in Transport Nagar, raising concerns about potential links to past cross-border shelling, possibly related to Operation Sindoor. Authorities are investigating the origin of the old but dangerous ordnance.
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A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 15-day custody of a CRPF jawan arrested for espionage. The jawan is accused of leaking sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence officers in exchange for money.
A proposed US bill, dubbed 'The One Big Beautiful Bill,' could impose a 3.5% remittance tax on money transfers from the US to India by 2026, impacting Indian immigrants, including H-1B visa holders and permanent residents. This legislation, awaiting Senate approval, may significantly increase the financial burden on the Indian community, potentially costing them over a billion dollars annually.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests a potential conversation between President Trump and President Xi Jinping to address trade deal issues. Trump criticized China's alleged breach of a Geneva agreement, while Bessent remains optimistic about resolving differences.
Pakistani Senator Syed Ali Zafar has urged the government to address the potential water crisis arising from India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack. He warned of dire consequences for Pakistan's agriculture and population, heavily reliant on the Indus Basin water. India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance is a response to cross-border terrorism.
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One of the striking features of the current wave is the frequent reporting of hoarseness or a hoarse voice among Covid patients. Unlike earlier waves where loss of taste and smell were hallmark symptoms, this time many patients complain of a dry or irritated cough accompanied by throat pain and hoarseness. Doctors from various hospitals have confirmed that hoarseness is now a common symptom seen in OPDs across India
Pakistan's attempt to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve to appease US President Donald Trump is in a soup, as officials clarify that cryptocurrency remains banned in the country. Despite the creation of a Crypto Council, the State Bank of Pakistan and the Ministry of Finance maintain that cryptocurrency transactions are illegal.
Delhi experienced a slight temperature increase, followed by an overcast sky, gusty winds, and brief rainfall in several areas, offering some relief. The Met Department has issued an orange alert for Friday, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms due to a western disturbance affecting northwest India. Officials advise against mountain travel due to potential severe weather.