President Trump asserted that Israel would follow his lead in ending the Iran war, stating they would stop military action when he decides. This comes after a Trump-directed operation, Operation Epic Fury, led to the elimination of Iran’s supreme leader. Despite Netanyahu’s push for a sustained offensive, Trump acknowledged Iran’s resilience and sought an off-ramp
US President Trump has imposed steep 100% tariffs on imported patented medicines and new duties on steel, aluminium, and copper. This aims to compel companies to manufacture within the US, with exemptions for some nations. The move seeks to bolster domestic production and national security, building on previous trade actions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah set a target of 170 seats for the Bengal BJP in the upcoming assembly elections, announcing he would camp in the state for 15 days. Shah expressed confidence that Suvendu Adhikari would win from Bhowanipore, Mamata Banerjee’s home turf, calling it a ‘shortcut’ to regime change.
Raghav Chadha, a former key AAP figure, appears sidelined, fueling speculation with his absence from public events and silence on crucial party issues. His prolonged absence during Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent lack of comment on the excise case have intensified these questions. Punjab Congress president suggests Chadha is distancing himself from the party.
Lucknow Super Giants are countering speculation after a viral post-match video showed owner Sanjiv Goenka in an intense discussion with captain Rishabh Pant. While an “unfiltered clip” featuring a hug was released, fans remain skeptical. Goenka previously emphasized a long season and confidence in the team. LSG now aims to focus on their next match
Pakistan’s recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, marking the second rise in just a few weeks, stems from the chaos of war in the Middle East that has shaken the stability of global oil markets. The government has described these increases as unavoidable to alleviate the mounting pressures of fuel subsidies on national finances.
A 60-foot-high swing ride at the Bhainsaha Mela in Kushinagar collapsed mid-operation, injuring at least 30 people, including women and children. The overcrowded ride reportedly failed due to a weak, improperly anchored base. Rescue efforts were challenging, with critically injured individuals transferred to hospitals.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta critiqued the ‘Ramayana’ teaser, questioning the hype around its Oscar-winning VFX team, emphasizing that technicians, not companies, receive accolades. His earlier ‘Khoda pahaad… nikla chuha’ comment also drew parallels to the teaser’s mixed reception, with some viewers deeming the visuals disappointing. Read on to know more in detail.
