US authorities, defending President Trump's trade policies in court, claimed his intervention averted a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. They asserted Trump's offer of trade access led to a ceasefire, despite India's denial of his mediation. Officials warned that limiting presidential tariff powers could jeopardize regional security and trade agreements.
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Amidst White House tensions with Ivy League schools, rumors circulated that Barron Trump applied to and was rejected by Harvard University. However, First Lady Melania Trump has firmly denied these claims, stating they are "completely false." Barron is currently a student at New York University's Stern School of Business, where his college experience is acknowledged as unique due to his public profile.
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2025 table, will bat first against Gujarat Titans after winning the toss. A CSK superfan was denied entry with a flag, sparking social media disappointment. Dhoni acknowledged the team's position and emphasized enjoying their cricket. In a moment that caught attention off the field, MS Dhoni’s superfan Saravanan Hari expressed disappointment on social media after being denied entry with a CSK flag at the Ahmedabad venue.
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