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US Presidential Election 2024 And Its Double India Connection
Four years ago, it was Kamala Harris, who created history when she became the US Vice President. This time, there's another individual with roots in India. It's Usha Vance, the wife of JD Vance, who is former President Donald Trump's running mate.
It's been an eventful month in US politics ahead of the November 5 presidential elections. First, President Joe Biden came under severe criticism for what many described as an abysmal performance in the first presidential debate. And then, last Saturday, his Republican counterpart Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania. The former president survived the attack with a minor injury on his ear.
As the world prepares for what's likely to be a neck-and-neck contest between the two candidates, there's another aspect of these elections worth taking note of - its India connection.
Four years ago, it was Kamala Harris, who created history when she became the US Vice President. This time,
Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him
Protection for Donald Trump was boosted several weeks ago after US authorities learned of an Iranian plot to kill him, according to national security officials.
Officials say there is no known connection between the alleged Iranian plot and the assassination attempt on the former president on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
However, the disclosure that security had been tightened raises further questions over how Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was able to climb a building and get close enough to fire at Trump. The US Secret Service and the Trump campaign were notified of the Iranian threat, and security was increased as a result, according to a US national security official.
Senator Bob Menendez found guilty in bribery scheme
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been found guilty on 16 counts tied to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for helping foreign governments.
A jury convicted Menendez of all charges after more than 12 hours of deliberation over three days. The trial lasted nine weeks. Menendez - formerly the head of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee - now faces the prospect of decades in prison.
Usha Chilukuri Vance was born to immigrant parents from Chilakaluripeta,
there's another individual with roots in India. It's Usha Vance, the wife of JD Vance, who is former President Donald Trump's running mate.
Kamala Harris traces her roots in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu where her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was born. Ms Shyamala went to the US as a teenager to pursue a PhD at the
University of California, Berkeley. There, she met Donald J. Harris, and the two got married in 1963. They had two daughters, Kamala Harris (born 1964) and Maya.
Meanwhile, Usha Chilukuri Vance was born to immigrant parents from Chilakaluripeta, Andhra Pradesh. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in History, then earned her M.Phil in Early Modern History from Columbia University, and a JD in Law from Yale Law School. She has worked in prestigious law firms and at the US Supreme Court as a legal clerk.
If Biden wins, Kamala Harris will continue her role as Vice President. However, if Trump and Vance emerge victorious, Usha Vance will become the Second Lady and will live at the Naval Observatory.
Biden calls for ban on
gun used to shoot Trump
After a pause in campaigning following the attack, Joe Biden resumed his criticism of Donald Trump in Tuesday night's speech
Joe Biden has renewed a call for Congress to ban assault rifles, including the model that was used in the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Trump's ear was grazed by a bullet after a gunman shot at him from a nearby rooftop during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
“An AR-15 was used in the shooting of Donald Trump. This was the assault weapon that killed so many others, including children. It’s time to outlaw them,” Mr Biden told the audience at a convention in Las Vegas. His demand came as he returned to the campaign trail for the first time since the attack. For several days following the shooting, the Biden campaign had been on pause. Verbal attacks had been halted, television ads pulled and a message of unity was pushed by many prominent Democrats. Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Biden continued in that vein, lamenting how “heated” politics has become. But he went on to roundly criticise Trump throughout the speech at the convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People, a prominent civil rights group.
Trump Recalls Assassination Attempt, Says Bullet "Felt Like World's Largest Mosquito"
A video recording of a private phone call between former US President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was leaked on social media earlier this week.
The clip, which was first shared on X by Bobby Kennedy III, offers a first-person account of how Mr Trump remembers his July 13 assassination attempt. In the video, he revealed that the gunshot injury "felt like the world's largest mosquito," and
Musk to Move X and SpaceX HQs to Texas
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he would move the headquarters of two of his businesses, social media platform X and rocket manufacturer SpaceX, to Texas, escalating an increasingly contentious fight with California. Musk blamed a California law, signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, that bars school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their children change their gender identification. Musk called the law “the final straw” and said he had warned Newsom that such legislation would “force families and companies to leave California to protect their children.”
China tycoon Guo convicted in US over $1bn scam
Self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has been convicted by a US court of defrauding his online followers in a billion-dollar scam. He was found guilty on nine of the 12 criminal counts he faced, including racketeering, fraud and money laundering.
Guo's sentencing has been scheduled for 19 November, when he could face decades behind bars. He has been in prison since his arrest in March 2023.
expressed his shock when he found out that the gunman fired an AR-15. He also recalled his conversation with President Joe Biden after the shooting. "It was very nice actually. He called me, and he said, 'How did you choose to move to the right?'" Mr Trump told RFK Jr. "I said, 'I was just showing a chart, I didn't have to tell him the chart was on all the people pouring into our country," he continued. Further, Mr Trump went on to say that the gunshot injury "felt like the world's largest mosquito". Donald Trump was hit in the ear in an apparent assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally today in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The 78-year-old former president was rushed off stage with blood streaked across his face after the shooting, while the shooter and a bystander were killed and two spectators were critically injured.
He is a critic of the Chinese Communist party and was an associate of Stephen Bannon, an exWhite House chief strategist under former president Donald Trump. Guo goes by several aliases, including Miles Guo, Miles Kwok and "Brother Seven". He was named as Ho Wan Kwok when he was indicted in 2023.
Prosecutors said Guo raised more than $1bn (£770m) from online followers, who joined him in investment and cryptocurrency schemes between 2018 and 2023. The money he raised was used to fund Guo's lavish lifestyle which included a 50,000 square foot mansion, a $1m Lamborghini and a $37m yacht, they said.
"Thousands of Guo's online followers were victimised so that Guo could live a life of excess," the US Attorney in Manhattan, Damian Williams, said after the verdict.
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Ex-minister Priti Patel likely to contest to replace Rishi Sunak as UK Opposition Leader
As part of her leadership plans, Patel is believed to have appointed a treasurer for her campaign and former Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) staff with experience of past leadership elections
Britain’s former home secretary, Priti Patel, is expected to contest the Conservative Party leadership race to replace Rishi Sunak as Opposition Leader in the House of Commons. According to UK media reports, the 52-year-old British Indian member of Parliament is considering throwing her hat in the ring after she won her Witham, Essex, seat with a comfortable margin even as her party suffered its worst defeat in the general election earlier this month. Sunak, 44, had announced his resignation on July 5 as the Labour Party landslide win unfolded and will attend the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday as interim Opposition Leader until the election process for his successor has been finalised by the powerful 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs. “Priti has kept a low profile and done her best to support others, she feels colleagues also need time to digest the general election result and don’t want posturing in the media from
India-Aided Medical Facility Inaugurated in Mauritius
Port Louis: A modern medical facility built with Indian grant assistance to Mauritius was inaugurated on Wednesday with External Affairs
Minister S Jaishankar calling it the "newest expression of our friendship".
Mr Jaishankar arrived here on Tuesday on a two-day visit, one of the first countries he was visiting in his current term as External Affairs Minister.
Inaugurating the Mediclinic in Grand Bois, built with Indian grant assistance, Mr Jaishankar described it as "the newest expression of our friendship".
Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners
Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Wednesday, 190 in all, in their third such swap over the past seven weeks, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said all 95 Ukrainians who were freed were from the military, and thanked the UAE for its help. Russia's defence ministry, in a statement on Telegram, said the returning soldiers would receive medical examinations and physical and psychological rehabilitation.
prospective candidates,” ‘The Daily Telegraph’ quoted a source close to the senior Tory MP as saying.
“She has quietly put a team together, as many colleagues from different sides of the party have over the past week
China Suspends Arms Talks with U.S., Cites Taiwan Arms Supply
China on Wednesday said it has suspended the crucial arms control and non-proliferation talks with the US, accusing Washington of continuing arms sales to Taiwan.
Announcing this, Chinese Foreign
Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said the US continued sales of weapons to selfruled Taiwan, which China claims as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force.
He said that despite Beijing’s opposition, the US actions had “severely damaged the political atmosphere necessary for continued arms control consultations between the two sides”.
“China has decided to suspend talks with the US on holding a new round of arms control and non-proliferation consultations,” Lin told a media briefing here. “The responsibility for this situation lies entirely with the US,” he said, squarely blaming Washington for the disruption of the talks.
HRW: Hamas, Others Committed War Crimes on October 7
Hamas and at least four other Palestinian armed groups committed numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity against civilians during the 7 October attack on southern Israel, the campaign group Human Rights Watch says.
A new report accuses the hundreds of gunmen who breached the Gaza border fence of violations including deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians, wilful killing of persons
in custody, sexual and gender-based violence, hostage-taking, mutilation of bodies and looting.
It also found the killing of civilians and hostage-taking were “central aims of the planned attack” and not an “afterthought”.
Hamas angrily rejected what it called HRW’s “lies” and demanded an apology. About 1,200 Israelis and foreignersmostly civilians - were killed and 251 others were taken as hostages when more than Israeli communities and towns, as well as number of military bases, two music festivals and a beach party were attacked nine months ago.
Israel responded by launching a military campaign in Gaza with the aims of destroying Hamas and freeing the hostages.
urged her to run and she now has key MP supporters and campaign staff in place including some high profile Conservative donors,” the source added. Patel, who also served as Indian Diaspora Champion in former prime minister David Cameron’s government, swore her oath as a re-elected MP in the House of Commons on the ‘Bible’ last week. “It is an honour to once again be elected to Parliament by the great people of the Witham constituency, and it was a privilege to swear the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King,” Patel said in a statement on social media.
Patel, whose parents are of GujaratiUgandan descent, has served as international development secretary and home secretary in former Tory Cabinets under Theresa May and Boris Johnson. She was conferred a Damehood in the latter's resignation honours list, moving to the backbenches under Rishi Sunak’s premiership and often voicing criticism of his government’s high taxation policies.
Torrential Rains Close Major Highway in Toronto
A major highway, several other thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Toronto as torrential rains washed over Canada's largest city Tuesday, causing power outages in multiple areas. Toronto police said part of the Don Valley Parkway, which runs from the north part of the city into the downtown area, was closed due to flooding. They also said part of Lakeshore Boulevard, which runs along Lake Ontario, was flooded and closed.
Cyanide found in blood of Bangkok hotel victims
Cyanide has been found in the blood of all six people who died in a luxury hotel suite in Bangkok, say doctors after examining their bodies.
Based on the initial post-mortem examination, they say there is "no other cause" that would explain their deaths "except for cyanide". But further tests are being carried out to determine the "intensity" of the deadly chemical and to rule out any other toxins.
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Crackdown on Terror Network in J&K After Doda Encounter
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a major crackdown on terror network after a deadly encounter in the Union Territory's Doda in which four personnel of the army including an officer were killed in action on Monday.
The police say several overground workers and supporters of terrorists have been arrested and the crackdown has been intensified. Meanwhile, a counter-terror operation is underway in the Desa area of Doda.
A large number of troops from the army and para-military forces are conducting search operations and area domination in the region.
EU's Carbon Tax Could Cost India 0.05% Of GDP: Report
The European Union's CBAMwill impose an additional 25 per cent tax on energy-intensive goods exported from India to the EU, a new report said on Wednesday. This tax burden would represent 0.05 per cent of India's GDP, according to the report titled "The Global South's Response to a Changing Trade Regime in the Era of Climate Change" by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Meta Introduces Verified Subscription Plans in India
Mumbai: Meta today introduced verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India.
The Meta Verified for businesses will offer them with a verified badge, enhanced account support, impersonation protection, and additional features to support discovery and connection.
The plan starts at as little as Rs. 639 for a single app per month and goes up to Rs. 21,000, which is an introductory discounted rate for two apps per month, said the company.
Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has paused, and will further study, a bill directing private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas. The bill, cleared Monday, requires firms in India's IT capital to prioritise local hires for 70 per cent of non-management roles and 50 per cent of managementlevel jobs.
"The bill intended to implement reservation for Kannadigas in private sector institutions, industries and enterprises is still in the preparation stage. A final decision will be taken after comprehensive discussion in the next cabinet meeting," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has posted on X.
The quota announcement was first made by the Chief Minister Tuesday evening.
The Chief Minister said his "proKannada government" would ensure all "Kannadigas (get) an opportunity to lead a comfortable life in the motherland... and avoid being deprived of jobs in the
Private Sector Firms
land of Kannada". However, his X post said the bill mandated 100 per cent reservation at certain levels. Fury and outrage followed Siddaramaiah's post, with business leaders like Biocon's Kiran MazumdarShaw and the opposition, led by the BJP, targeting the Congress government. There was, though, a measure of support from a surprising quarterUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale. Mr Athawale, the MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment, told NDTV he
UP BJP Rejig Soon? State Chief Offers To Quit Over Poll Drubbing: Sources
New Delhi: The BJP is prepping for an organisational rejig in Uttar Pradesh after its big drubbing in the politicallysignificant state in this Lok Sabha election, sources have told. State BJP president Bhupendra Chaudhary, it is learnt, has taken responsibility for the party's poor show and offered to step down during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi today. Union Home Minister Amit Shah met
the PM at his residence to discuss the next move.
Over the past few days, key BJP leaders in Uttar Pradesh are in the national capital and are holding meetings with the party brass. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya met BJP national president JP Nadda, fuelling the buzz over a big revamp.
According to sources, the Prime Minister discussed key organisation issues with the Uttar Pradesh BJP president. The BJP, it is learnt, is keen on having an OBC leader as its state chief as it preps to bounce back from the poll setback and prepare for the 2027 state polls.
The incumbent, Mr Chaudhary, is a Jat leader from Moradabad and was given the role in 2022 to quell the resentment against BJP within the community.
A Street In UAE Named After 84-Year-Old Doctor of Indian Origin
Dubai: A road in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi has been named after an 84-year-old doctor with Indian roots as a tribute to his significant contributions to the country's health sector.
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has named a road in Abu Dhabi after Dr George Matthew to recognise his contributions as part of its “Honouring UAE's Visionaries: Commemorative Streets” project, which
On Tuesday Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared there would be 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D jobs in private companies.
backed all measures that would benefit the backward classes - whether from the OBC, SC, or ST communities. "My party demands Government of India and states give reservations to OBCs in the private sector. We are not opposing candidates from the General Category," he said.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka Chief Minister's post was deleted this afternoon after clarification from Labour Minister Santosh Lad. "At management level, it has been decided to provide reservation of 50 per cent. At the non-management level, it has been decided to provide work to 70 per cent..." He also said that if companies were unable to hire suitable skilled candidates from this restricted pool, they could then look at hiring people from outside the state.
Uber's Premium Bus Service In Delhi-NCR Starts In August
New Delhi: Come August and Delhiites will be able to book seats in air-conditioned buses run by private players as the city government prepares to roll out the ambitious scheme, according to officials. The premium bus service will be launched under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, which the Delhi government had notified last year.
Jay Shah Set to Become ICC Chairman by End of 2024
aims to honour individuals who have greatly contributed to the nation's development.
The road near Sheikh Shakbooth Medical City in Al Mafraq will now be known as George Matthew Street. Reflecting on his journey, Dr Matthew said, “When I first arrived in the UAE, the infrastructure was still evolving. Inspired by the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Father of the Nation, I dedicated myself to helping the people. I am deeply grateful that my efforts have been recognised.” Dr Matthew arrived in the UAE in 1967 at the age of 26. Initially preparing to move to the US, he was persuaded by a missionary friend's description of Al Ain's beauty to stay.
His application for a position as Al Ain's first government doctor was successful, leading to the opening of the first clinic under Sheikh Zayed's blessing.
All eyes will be on BCCI secretary Jay Shah during the four-day ICC Annual Conference in Colombo, starting on Friday, where there might be serious discussions about when he will take over from New Zealander Greg Barclay as the chairman of the global body. The ICC conference that starts with the board meeting on Friday is expected to be dominated by losses to the tune of more than USD 20 million incurred by the global body for hosting T20 World Cup games in the United States of America. While the nine-point agenda of the AGM (a copy of which is with the PTI) doesn't include the event's financial details, but it will be discussed by the board as a "post-event report", which is a standard operating procedure.
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The road near Sheikh Shakbooth Medical City in Al Mafraq will now be known as George Matthew Street.
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T-shirts showing Trump after shooting pulled in China
Chinese e-commerce platforms have taken down t-shirts featuring an image of Donald Trump pumping his fist into the air moments after he was shot at.
The T-shirts, which went on sale within hours of the shooting, were available on popular e-commerce sites like Taobao and JD.com. It is unclear why the listings were taken down, but the Chinese internet is heavily controlled, with content considered "sensitive" routinely taken down.
The assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally last Saturday sparked widespread discussion online, with related hashtags trending high on X-like platform Weibo. Enterprising Chinese retailers leapt into action, with the first batch of T-shirts printed and put up for sale online less than three hours after the shooting. A cached image on Taobao, one of China's largest e-commerce sites, shows the T-shirt priced at 39 yuan ($9; £7).
A 25-year-old Taobao retailer told South China Morning Post that she received more than 2,000 orders for the T-shirts a mere three hours after she put it up for sale.
Thailand expands visa-free entry to 93 countries
Thailand has expanded its visa-free entry scheme to 93 countries and territories as it seeks to revitalize its tourism industry.
Visitors can stay in the South-East Asian nation for up to 60 days under the new scheme that took effect on Monday, Previously, passport holders from 57 countries were allowed to enter without a visa.
Tourism is a key pillar of the Thai economy, but it has not fully recovered from the pandemic.
Thailand recorded 17.5 million foreign tourists arrivals in the first six months of 2024, up 35% from the same period last year, according to official data. However, the numbers pale in comparison to pre-pandemic levels.
Six tonnes of cocaine found in banana shipment
Sniffer dogs in Ecuador have found 6.23 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment, police say.
The dogs alerted their handlers, who seized 5,630 parcels filled with a white substance that later tested positive for cocaine. The shipment was destined for Germany, officials said, and would have been worth $224m (£173m) had it reached its destination.
Five people had been arrested following
the discovery, according to the prosecutor-general's office.
Police said they had found the massive cocaine haul during a routine inspection of container stored at Posorja deepwater port south-west of Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil.
The cocaine parcels had been hidden beneath crates of bananas destined for export. One of those arrested in connection to the drug discovery was a representative of the export company responsible for the shipment, whom prosecutors said had been present at the inspection and gave officials the names of the four other suspects.
They include the managers of the banana plantation where the cocaine is suspected to have been added to the fruit shipment, as well as the driver who took the container to the port.
EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users
Elon Musk's social media site X has been accused by the European Union of breaching its online content rules, with its "verified" blue tick accounts having the potential to "deceive" users.
The bloc's tech regulator said users could be duped into thinking the
identity of those with blue tick marks was verified, when in fact anybody can pay for a blue tick. It said it had found evidence of "malicious actors" abusing the system. The investigation began under the EU's DSA.
It could lead to X being fined up to 6% of its global annual turnover and being forced to change how it operates in the bloc.
Mr Musk reacted angrily: "The DSA is misinformation," he wrote on X.
The billionaire, who bought the platform for $44bn in 2022, said the DSA rules amounted to "censored speech" which he said he found unacceptable.
Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages
Disney has confirmed it is investigating an apparent leak of internal messages by a hacking group, which claims it is "protecting artists' rights".
The group, Nullbulge, said it had gained access to thousands of communications from Disney employees and had downloaded "every file possible".
It is not clear how commercially sensitive the information is for the media and theme park giant, but it is reported to include messages about upcoming projects the firm is working on.
"Disney is investigating this matter,” a company spokesperson told the BBC in an email.
Nullbulge's website says the group targets anyone it believes is harming the creative industry by using content
Tata Steel may invest more in UK
Tata Steel has hinted at a higher investment in the UK amid calls from the unions for a bigger commitment from the company in the backdrop of a changing political landscape in the country.
The company has committed to build a 3-million-tonne environment friendly electric arc furnace for £1.25 billion, which includes a government grant of £500 million, after closing down heavy end assets (coke oven and blast furnaces). The process will render 2,800 workers jobless, triggering protests from unions who want the Tatas to make a bigger commitment to save jobs.
Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban
generated by artificial intelligence (AI), which it describes as "theft".
The BBC has made contact with the hackers who claim to be in Russia and say they got into Disney's internal Slack messaging system through an insider.
But when asked for a sample of the stolen data to verify its authenticity, the hackers did not respond - meaning the BBC has not been able to independently assess if the huge data trove is genuine.
"Disney was our target due to how it handles artist contracts, its approach to AI, and its pretty blatant disregard for the consumer," the hackers claimed. They said they released the data because they didn't expect Disney to meet their demands to stop using AI.
It is unusual for hackers to claim they are "Russian hacktivists" with an ethical agenda - most cyber criminals, including those in Russia, aim to make money by extorting their victims.
The leak was first reported in the gaming press and then picked up by the Wall Street Journal, which said some of the leaked material related to advertising campaigns and interview candidates, with some dating back as far as 2019.
Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs has told BBC News that it is leaving the US after the Biden administration banned sales and distribution of the firm's software. Kaspersky said it had made the "sad and difficult decision" to leave "as business opportunities in the country are no longer viable". It comes after Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said last month that Moscow's influence over the company posed a significant risk to US infrastructure and services.
Byju's Faces Insolvency for Rs 158.9 Crore Unpaid to BCCI
Edtech company Byju's, which was once India's most valuable start-up worth an estimated USD 22 billion, will face insolvency proceedings for failure to pay Rs 158.9 crore to cricket board BCCI. The Bengaluru bench of theNCLT on Tuesday allowed bankruptcy proceedings against the firm and appointed an interim resolution professional, suspending the company's board of directors and freezing its assets.
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FIFA Seeks Club World Cup Broadcast Bids 11 Months Before US Event
Just 11 months before the inaugural 32team Club World Cup in men's soccer, FIFA invited bids for rights to broadcast the 63-game tournament to be staged in the United States. FIFA on Monday published an "invitation to tender in the Americas, Asia, and Middle East and North Africa" weeks after talks with tech giant Apple over an exclusive global rights deal reportedly hit trouble. FIFA said a second phase of rights sales for the 2025 and 2029 Club World Cups will follow in Europe. Soccer's wealthiest and strongest continent will send 12 teams including key attractions Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to the revamped tournament scheduled next June 15 to July 13.
Kapil Dev Named President of Professional Golf Tour of India
World Cup-winning former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), an elevation that marks a fresh beginning for the iconic player who also excelled as an amateur golfer. The 65-year-old, who was already a member of the PGTI Board as its Vice President, was chosen unanimously and would be taking over from incumbent H R Srinivasan, whose tenure has come to an end. Kapil is known to be a keen golfer, whose handicap was almost down to scratch at one time.
"It is an honour to become the President of PGTI, an organization with which I have now been associated for quite a few years. It is a players body, and I am great friends with all of them and with whom I often play," Kapil said on his new position.
Kapil, who once nurtured dreams of representing India at the Asian Games when it was still open only to amateurs, also said that golf has been his passion for more than three decades.
"And now it is the sport where I spend most of my time. I have been a vicePresident and I am on the Board, so it's an honour to be chosen by the players to be the President. I promise to do my best as I always have.
A relaunched and lucrative Club World Cup has been coveted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino since he was elected in 2016, with aims to pay participating teams tens of millions of dollars in prize money. However, the value of a potential Apple deal was seen as an issue for the influential European Club Association (ECA) led by Nasser al-Khelaïfi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain which
is also in the Club World Club lineup. FIFA said on Monday it would involve the ECA in “an innovative, progressive style of consultation and decisionmaking” about the tournament.
The ECA already has a big say in commercial decisions for the Champions League through a joint venture with competition organizer UEFA. It is unclear what kind of broadcast model FIFA now favours, or if it will rely on its in-house streaming service FIFA+ in some markets.
Entries to the Club World Cup are earned by title wins and consistently good results in continental championships from 2020-24, and just three are left to be decided: Two from South America and one from the host league, Major League Soccer.
India’s Olympics Table Tennis Squad: More Staff Than Players
The Olympic-bound Indian table tennis squad is currently training in the German city of Saarbrucken with the support staff outnumbering the players who will compete in Paris. Italy’s Massimo Costantini, who has returned as India’s head coach for a third time, is getting help from former
player Sourav Chakraborty as the other national coach of the contingent.
As many as four personal coaches have been cleared by the government to travel with the squad with all three members of the women’s team wanting their own through their stay at the Games.
Two masseurs and a physio are the other members of the nine-man support staff while six members form the playing contingent (three men, three women). Women’s players Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath will lean on their respective personal coaches during their campaign in Paris. In the threemember men’s team, Sharath Kamal will have Chris Pfeiffer by his side. Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar are the other members of the men’s unit.
Colombian Federation Chief Arrested
After Copa America Security Clash
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun was arrested in Miami during an incident at Sunday's Copa America final, according to a police report issued on Monday.
A Miami-Dade County police file indicated Jesurun was arrested on charges of "assault on officer/employee" on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. There was chaos as spectators stormed the gates at the home of the NFL Miami Dolphins, with people pushed to the ground and people trying to sneak into the stadium through huge air conditioning ducts and the start delayed by 80 minutes.
Hardik Pandya Won't Play ODI Series vs Sri Lanka
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to lead India in the threematch T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27. However, one of the heroes of India's T20 World Cup victory last month will take a break during the three-match ODI series, which is scheduled in August, due to "personal reasons". "Hardik Pandya was India's T20 vicecaptain under Rohit Sharma. He is completely fit and available for the three-match T20I series and will lead the side," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
Prakash Padukone to Mentor Indian Badminton at Paris Olympics
Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final with a goal in extra time by Lautaro Martinez.
Jesurun, 71, was not allowed to enter the field with his son and other family members after the contest for the awards ceremony, the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo reported.
Jesurun's son confronted a security guard who denied them access.
Jesurun, a vice president of regional governing body CONMEBOL, also participated in the dispute before police officers intervened, according to the newspaper.
Miami-Dade police said in a statement there were 27 arrests and 55 ejections from the stadium at the match.
"I'm very proud of our officers' response to a volatile situation and for their hard work in keeping our community safe as well as our law-enforcement partners who provided key support," police director Stephanie Daniels said.
"As part of the full analysis of last night's game, we will review protocols set in place to ensure an orderly, safe and secure environment for all future events."
Legendary Prakash Padukone is set to travel as a mentor along with the 15-member Indian badminton squad for the Paris Olympics, beginning on July 26. Padukone, the first Indian to win the All England Championship, was retired in 1991 even as badminton was introduced in the Olympics at the 1992 Barcelona Games. While Lakshya Sen is a product of the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), Sindhu had announced Padukone as her mentor ahead of the Paris Games after shifting her base to Bengaluru from Hyderabad. She is preparing for her third Olympics.
Sumit Nagal Attains Career-High ATP Ranking Of 68
Olympic-bound
Sumit Nagal continued his ascent in the ATP singles chart, climbing to a career-high ranking of 68. The 26-year-old rose five spots in the latest ATP ranking list released on Monday. His previous best was 71. Nagal thus moves past former world No. 71 Sashi Menon to become the fourth highest-ranked Indian man since 1973. Vijay Amritraj, Ramesh Krishnan and Somdev Devvarman are the only other Indian players who have held a higher rank than Nagal.
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Meet Indian-Origin Usha Chilukuri Vance, Wife Of Trump's Vice President Pick
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Washington: Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of JD Vance, whom Donald Trump declared as his running mate in the upcoming US presidential elections on Monday, brings a wealth of credentials and a deep connection to Indian values and culture.
A litigator at a national firm, Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants and has an impressive academic background.
She holds a bachelor's degree in History from Yale University and a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, according to the New York Times.
Born Usha Chilukuri, she has carved out a distinguished career in the legal field, having clerked for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before Kavanaugh's nomination to the Court.
Raised in a suburb of San Diego, California, with a strong emphasis on education and hard work, Usha's academic achievements include serving as Managing Editor of the Yale Journal of Law & Technology and Executive Development Editor of The Yale Law Journal, according to a biography from Munger, Tolles & Olson law firm. After four years of intense extracurricular activity at Yale, she continued her studies as a Gates fellow at Cambridge, where she engaged with left-wing and liberal groups. She was a registered Democrat in 2014.
Usha and JD Vance first met at Yale Law School and were married in Kentucky in 2014, with a Hindu priest presiding over a separate ceremony, according to the New York Times. The couple has three children together. Usha Vance has played a subtle yet
Usha Chilukuri Vance holds a bachelor's degree in History from Yale University and a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, according to the New York Times.
significant role in her husband's success. She assisted Vance in organizing his thoughts on the social decline in rural white America, which inspired his best-selling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which was adapted into a film directed by Ron Howard in 2020. In the past, she has made some rare appearances with Vance as he sought the Ohio Senate seat.
As the US presidential elections draw near, former US President Donald Trump made his pick for Vice President, selecting JD Vance as his running mate on Monday. Trump
Search for Indian-Origin Youth Missing in Glacier National Park
HELENA, MT – A youth from Pune, Siddhant Vittal Patil, a tech professional living in California, has gone missing in the waters of Glacier National Park in Montana. Siddhant was hiking in the park with seven friends when he fell into Avalanche Creek on July 13. He briefly resurfaced before being swept away by the current into the gorge. Witnesses, including Patil’s friends, reported that he had diverted from the trail and was standing on a large rock above the gorge when “he slipped and
fell into the creek below,” said Pritesh Chaudhari, Siddhant’s uncle. Search efforts included aerial surveys by ALERT helicopters and ground searches by more than ten rangers along the creek. Some personal items belonging to Patil were recovered downstream, but strong currents in the gorge have made it impossible to search the area thoroughly. Park officials noted that the high water levels in the creek prevent rangers from entering the gorge until the runoff decreases. “It will take weeks or months for search operations to resume once the water level reduces,” said Chaudhari. Despite receiving Siddhant’s Apple Watch details, rangers have been unable to decode the information.
A drone was flown over Avalanche Creek on July 10 in an attempt to locate Patil, but the search was unsuccessful. Chaudhari expressed concern over the search efforts, alleging that not enough is being done and appealing to authorities for more prompt action. The family has also requested the hiring of private rangers to continue the search.
confirmed Vance's candidature through a post on social media. Speaking to ANI, a US-based global real estate investment advisor and a well-known entrepreneur, AI Mason said, "Usha Vance is a highly accomplished attorney and daughter of Indian immigrants -- and her husband brings youth and diversity to the Trump ticket."
"She knows the Indian culture and all about India. She can be a big help to her husband in navigating great ties between USA and India," the entrepreneur, who is also a friend of
the Trump family, said.
Meanwhile, in an interview earlier with Fox & Friends, Usha Chilukuri Vance and her Senator husband talked about the two having different faiths, and what are their views on the speculations of him becoming a pick for the Vice President of the US.
"I don't think people understand how hard he works and how creative he is. Everything he says and does is built on a foundation of so much thought. He's always trying to do better," Usha Vance said.
On being asked about the reason behind her support for JD Vance, as the US Presidential elections remain around the corner, Usha told Fox, "There are a few different reasons... One is that I grew up in a religious household. My parents are Hindu, and that was one of the things that made them such good parents, that makes them really very good people. And so I think I've seen that...the power of that in my own life, and I knew that JD was searching for something. This just felt right for him."
The interview was taken three weeks before the announcement of JD Vance as the running mate of Trump in the upcoming US presidential polls. Vance was born James David Bowman in Middletown, Ohio, to a mother who struggled with addiction and a father who left the family when JD was a toddler. He was raised by his grandparents.
The Trump campaign says the former president, following his brush with death, will call for unity in the face of tragedy instead of criticising his political adversaries as he faces off with President Biden in a 2024 election rematch.
33 Indian Farm Labourers Freed From "Slavery" By Italy Police
Rome: Italian police said on Saturday they had freed 33 Indian farm labourers from slave-like working conditions in the northern Verona province and seized almost half a million euros ($545,300) from their two alleged abusers.
Labour exploitation is in the spotlight in Italy following an accident in June in which an Indian fruit picker died after his arm was severed by machinery. In the latest case, police said the alleged gang masters, also from India, brought fellow nationals to Italy on seasonal work permits, asking them to pay 17,000
euros each and promising them a better future.
The migrants were given farm jobs, working seven days a week and 10-12 hours a day for just 4 euros an hour, which was entirely docked from them until they settled all their debts, the police said, describing the migrants' treatment as "slavery".
Some were asked to continue working for free to pay an additional 13,000 euros for a permanent work permit "which, in reality, would have never been given to them," the police statement said. The alleged abusers were charged with crimes connected to slavery and labour exploitation, while the victims will be offered protection, work opportunities, and legal residency papers, the police said.
Like other European nations, Italy has growing labour shortages often filled via immigration, particularly in lower-paid jobs, and has a migrant work visa system that has faced cases of fraud.
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"I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife," the princess wrote on Instagram.
Shaikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, has publicly declared “divorce” from her husband, Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, on Instagram. The announcement comes just over two months after the couple welcomed their first child.
“Dear Husband,” the Dubai princess began. “As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife.”
The news has sparked a frenzy on social media, with many noticing that the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted all photos of each other from their profiles. Some speculated the pair had blocked each other, while others wondered if Ms Sheikha Mahra's account had been hacked. “Bad news. God bless you,” a user commented under the post. Another wrote, “I am proud. Your Decision.”
A user applauded the princess for her “courage and bravery”, saying, “It is just a phase of life and it will continue with good and bitterness and life doesn't stop for anybody.”
Meanwhile, someone asked, “But the
6 Killed, 30 Rescued After Fire At China Shopping Centre: Report
Beijing: A fire at a shopping centre in southwestern China killed at least six people on Wednesday, state media reported, with 30 others rescued from the blaze. "Six people have been killed at the moment. The rescue teams are continuing search and rescue," state broadcaster CCTV said.
"I Divorce You... Your Ex-Wife": Dubai Princess Dumps Husband In Insta Post
divorce will occur from Husband's side, right? And Wife has to choose Khul'?" Shaikha Mahra is the daughter of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai. She is an advocate for women's empowerment and local designers in the UAE. She holds a degree in International Relations from a university in the UK and also has a college degree from the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration. The couple got married in May
last year, and they welcomed their daughter 12 months later. Ms Sheikha Mahra had gushed about her "most memorable experience" giving birth, thanking her doctor and hospital staff for their care. In photos, her husband, Sheikh Mana, was seen cradling their little one in his arms.
Just weeks ago, the princess had shared a cryptic post on Instagram, cuddling with her baby, writing, "Just the two of us." Was that a possible hint at the trouble brewing beneath the surface?
US Singer's "Rehab" Post After "Drunk" Performance Of National Anthem
Soon after Andress' performance, social media was abuzz with criticism
American singer Ingrid Andress has revealed that she was "drunk" when she performed the national anthem at the Major League Baseball's (MLB) Home Run Derby and is seeking treatment
now.
In a post on X, Andress, 32, addressed her out-of-tune performance of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' at the Globe Life Field in Texas' Arlington on Monday evening and announced that she would check into a rehab facility for required help. "I'm not gonna bulls*** y'll, I was drunk last night. I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need," she wrote. Andress later apologised to her fans and the MLB for the same. "I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country for that rendition. I'll let y'all know how rehab is. I hear it's super fun," she added.
Trump Shooter Had Detonator On Him, May Have Planned A Distraction: Report
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at former US President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, may have planned a distraction during the shooting. The 20-year-old, on Saturday, drove his Hyundai Sonata to Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, about an hour north of Pittsburgh, according to law enforcement officials. He joined thousands of people from around the region at the rally. Crooks was in possession of a remote control transmitter and a detonator, besides an improvised metal explosive device in his car trunk, connected to a receiver, CNN reported. This suggests
a diversion or distraction.
Crooks made several suspicious stops in the days leading up to the attack, including visiting a shooting range a
Harry, Meghan Break Royal Tradition in Surprise Move
New Delhi: In a significant departure from tradition, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have changed the surnames of their children. Recently, the couple launched its new website, sussex. com, where many noticed the change, the Mirror reported. Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie have now taken the surname Sussex, instead of Mountbatten-Windsors.
In 1960, Mountbatten-Windsor was decreed by the Privy Counsel, the official advisors to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The surname is applied to the male-line descendants of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
A source told The Times that the reality behind Harry and Meghan's new website is "very simple — it's a hub for the work the Sussexes do and it reflects the fact the family have, since the King's coronation, the same surname for the first time." The source noted this was a "big deal for any family."
UK Government Plans to Remove 92 Unelected Peers
day before the assassination attempot, a Home Depot and a gun store, where he purchased about 50 rounds of ammunition and a 5-foot ladder, as per reports. He also visited the Clairton Sportsmen's Club and practised shooting, an official informed CNN. Investigators believe he used the ladder he bought to climb a nearby building before opening fire on Trump. At 6:11 pm on Saturday, Crooks fired several shots with an AR-style rifle from approximately 130 yards away, nicking former President Trump's ear, killing one rally goer, and injuring two others, before being shot dead by the Secret Service.
London: The UK government on Wednesday announced plans to axe 92 House of Lords seats retained for hereditary lawmakers, resurrecting reform of the unelected chamber started under Tony Blair's Labour government in the 1990s.
King Charles III, opening the first parliamentary session after Keir Starmer's general election win for Labour, said removing the peers' right to sit and vote in the Lords was part of "measures to modernise" Britain's uncodified constitution.
Labour won the July 4 election by a landslide, returning it to power for the first time since 2010, allowing it to put its manifesto pledges into law, including the much-touted Lords reforms.
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Shaikha Mahra is an advocate for women's empowerment and local designers in the UAE. (File)
The rifle was legally purchased by Thomas Crooks' father (File) that he may have intended to set off an explosion remotely, potentially as
More coffins from Doda
The development adds another gory chapter to the latest round of bloodletting in the region that began on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office for the third term
Recently, terrorist attacks have surged in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Jammu region, with numerous incidents reported within a month. A significant attack occurred seven days ago, resulting in the martyrdom of five soldiers. Now, another severe loss has been reported. During an encounter in Doda, a captain and three soldiers were martyred. The operation began on Monday night, and the injured soldiers succumbed to their injuries on Tuesday. This was the third major military operation in a week in Doda. Soldiers surrounded the terrorists, who responded with indiscriminate gunfire. Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik
Trump Appears with Bandaged Ear After Rally Shooting
Milwaukee: Donald Trump received a hero's welcome Monday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in an assassination attempt. Wearing a white bandage on his ear, the former US president waved at a packed arena and received a standing ovation from cheering supporters, two days after the botched attack at a Pennsylvania rally. Trump, 78, made no remarks to the convention, which erupted in loud applause and chants of "USA! USA!"
Prajwal Revanna's Father: "Hang My Son if He's Guilty"
Bengaluru, July 17 (IANS)
JD-S MLA and former minister H.D. Revanna has said that his son Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of sexually abusing several women, should be hanged if he has committed any crime. "Hang my son if he had committed any crime. I will not oppose it. However, I want to convey this. I am not here to defend or debate over the issue," he said in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
Four soldiers slain as militants 'lay trap' in Jammu mountain-forest region
D. Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra, and Sepoy Ajay were injured and later died. Jaishe-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the attack. Despite government claims of peace post-Article 370 abrogation, terrorists have been relentlessly attacking over the past month, coinciding with potential upcoming Assembly elections. According to ecurity sources, approximately three groups of about two dozen terrorists are hiding in the Pir Panjal forests. These groups hide in dense forests, carry out attacks, and retreat to the jungles. A large-scale military operation may be necessary, but no decision has been made by the central government.
While numerous incidents have occurred in the Kashmir Valley, terrorists have now shifted their attacks to the Jammu region. From 2005 to 2021, the Jammu region was relatively peaceful, but it has been under siege over the past month. A recent terrorist attack on a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims resulted in 10 deaths and 40 injuries. Terrorist incidents have been rising in the Rajouri and Poonch areas near the Pakistan border since October 2021. Since 2021, 70 people, including 52 security personnel, have died in terrorist attacks in the Jammu region. Most of the martyred security personnel are from the military. The highest casualties have
Oil tanker capsizes off Oman, 13 Indians among 16 missing crew members
The 16-strong crew of a Comorosflagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country's maritime security centre said on Tuesday, a day after the sinking was reported.
The crew of "Prestige Falcon" comprised 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankans, the Omani centre said in a post on the social media platform X.
Separately, the centre told Reuters that the vessel remains "submerged, inverted". It did not confirm whether the vessel had stabilised or whether oil or oil products were leaking into the sea. Shipping data by LSEG had shown the tanker was heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm.
The vessel is a 117-metre long oil products tanker built in 2007, the shipping data showed. Such small tankers are typically used for short coastal voyages.
Omani authorities conducted a searchand-rescue operation at the scene in coordination with maritime authorities, Oman's state news agency reported late on Monday.
US Expresses "Great Concern"
Over Pakistan's Decision To Ban Imran Khan's
Party
Washington: The US has voiced "concern" over the Pakistan government's move to ban jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party and emphasised that Washington would continue to "monitor these decisions and further decisions by the courts".
In its latest attempt to suppress jailed former Prime Minister Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government on Monday announced that it has decided
to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and seek Article 6 proceedings against Imran Khan, 71, and ex-president Arif Alvi, 78, among others.
The government led by the PML-Nparty also said Imran Khan's party illegally received foreign funds, involved in riots as well as "anti-state" activities.
US Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller during the daily briefing on Monday said: "Our understanding is that this is the beginning of what will be a complex political process."
"Certainly banning a political concern is something -- or a political party is something that would be of great concern to us," Matthew Miller told reporters in Washington in response to questions. Matthew Miller said the US supported "the peaceful upholding of constitutional and democratic principles, including respect for human rights and freedom of expression".
been in Rajouri and Poonch districts, where the military has killed 54 terrorists during this period. The military has intensified its operations post-attack. Reports suggest 50 to 60 terrorists are hiding in the hilly areas of three to four districts in Jammu. The military is on high alert, using helicopters and drones to locate terrorists. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the central government for the increasing terrorist attacks, citing flawed BJP policies. Asaduddin Owaisi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previous statements about attacking terrorists in their homes, pointing out the current government's failures. The attack in Doda occurred far from the Line of Control (LoC).
Amartya Sen: Rahul Gandhi Has Matured, Faces Test as Opposition Leader
Describing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a man who has "significantly gained maturity" over the years, Nobel laureate economist Professor Amartya Sen felt the leader's true test would be how he led the Opposition in Parliament during the current regime of Narendra Modi-led NDA government.
The nonagenarian also opined that Rahul's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' has not only shaped him as a national leader but also enriched the country's political landscape.
Digvijaya Singh to Congress Youth: "Learn from RSS"
Jabalpur (MP): Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday asked agitating Youth Congress workers to learn from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on how to convey the message effectively and focus on expanding the organisation. "Learn from RSS though we are their staunch opponents. They play mind games. They will never protest, never stage demonstrations, never get beaten up, and will never go to jail, but rather they will send us to jail," Mr Singh said.
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Trump's Classified Documents Case Dismissed
Miami: A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against the former president on charges of mishandling top secret documents, saying the way that Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed was improper.
The decision is a huge victory for Trump, who had been accused of endangering national security by holding onto top secret documents after leaving the White House. Judge Aileen Cannon made her ruling after lawyers for the 78-year-old argued for a partial stay of proceedings to allow for an assessment of a Supreme Court ruling that a former president has broad immunity from prosecution.
United Nations: India's population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about 1.7 billion and then decline by 12 per cent, but the country will remain the world's most populous throughout the century, the United Nations has said. India, which surpassed China as the world's most populous nation last year, will continue to hold that position through 2100.
Imran Khan's Party To Be Banned By Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will be banned for its alleged involvement in antistate activities, the government said Monday.
"The government has decided that the federal government will move a case to ban the PTI," Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told reporters in Islamabad. The case would be taken to the Supreme Court, he added.
4 Soldiers Killed In Action In Encounter With Terrorists In J&K's Doda
New Delhi: Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, have been killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Monday.
According to officials, a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police was launched in the Desa area of Doda based on specific information about the presence of terrorists. "Contact with terrorists was established at about 9 pm in which heavy firefight ensued. Initial reports suggest injuries to our bravehearts," the Army had posted on X on Monday night. At least five soldiers were critically injured in the encounter, officials had said. According to sources, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken
to the Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, took stock of the ground situation and ongoing operation in Doda. This was the second major encounter in the Jammu region after
were around 500 metres apart, with grenades and, in worrying signs, used armor-piercing bullets (those tipped with hardened steel) and an M4 assault rifle.
five soldiers were killed in action in Kathua last week.
The attack, in which five soldiers were also injured, was a coordinated strike on two trucks carrying at least 12 troops. The terrorists targeted the trucks, which
Akali Chief Sukhbir Badal Summoned Over Rebels' Allegations
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal has been summoned by Akal Takht - the highest temporal seat of the Sikh religion - on the allegations levelled by rebel Akalis. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has
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asked Mr Badal to to submit a written explanation on rebel leaders' accusations that "he did not represent the sentiments of the panth". Mr Badal has been asked to respond within 15 days.
A group of rebel Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders had appeared before the Akal Takht Sahib on July 1 and apologised for the "mistakes" committed when their party was in power in the state between 2007 and 2017. They handed the apology letter to the Akal Takht Jathedar at the Akal Takht secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
The jathedar issued a statement after a meeting of the Panj Singh Sahibs - five Sikh high priests.
Selects Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance As Vice President Candidate
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Washington: Donald Trump selected J.D. Vance, a Republican U.S. senator from Ohio, as his running mate on Monday, elevating a politician who once criticized the former president in acid terms but has since become one of his most stalwart defenders.
The news, carried on Trump's Truth Social media website, emerged at the start of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to nominate the party's presidential ticket.
The selection of James David Vance, author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," could increase the odds of Trump supporters turning out for the Nov. 5 election as the Ohio native is deeply popular with the Republican candidate's base.
A staunch conservative from a Republican state, Vance is unlikely to bring many new voters into Trump's corner, however, and may even alienate some moderates. Some Trump supporters had pushed him to select a woman or person of color as his No. 2 to expand a coalition that skews toward white men. The former president, 78, survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday by a gunman whose motive remains unknown. Several of Trump's highest-profile backers - including former senior adviser Steve Bannon and Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. - have praised Vance for pushing the Republican Party to embrace a more hands-off foreign policy approach and for supporting trade barriers.
Terrorist attacks, which started in Poonch and Rajouri districts, have now spread across Jammu, the region that was free from terrorism till a few years ago.
Over the last 32 months, 48 soldiers have been killed in action in the Jammu region. There are reports over 60 foreign terrorists - trained in jungle warfare - may be operating in the Jammu region alone, even as the shadow of fear has spread across all 10 districts of the province.
Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked the Army to deploy the full spectrum of its anti-terrorist capabilities to eliminate terrorism in the Jammu region.
Trump Nominated 2024 GOP Nominee
Washington: The Republican Party on Monday formally confirmed Donald Trump as its nominee to take on President Joe Biden in November's election. The ex-president clinched a majority of the delegates at the party's national convention, after his son Eric, representing Florida, put him over the threshold, to cheers on the convention floor.
Complaint Against Yuvraj, Harbhajan, Raina, Gurkeerat for 'Mocking' Disabled
A police complaint has been filed against former cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and Gurkeerat Mann for allegedly mocking people with disabilities in a video that was uploaded on Instagram. The complaint was lodged by Arman Ali, the executive director of the NCPEDP, with the SHO of the Amar Colony police station here.
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J.D. Vance, a Republican U.S. senator from Ohio, as his running mate.
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13 Years of ZNMD: Abhay Deol Asks About Sequel
On Monday, the actor took to Instagram and shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the making of the film. In the pictures, the actor can be seen enjoying his time with fellow actors and the crew.
Abhay wrote in the caption: "@zoieakhtar yes it’s been 13 Years. How much more time will you and my (your) bro take to write part 2? #znmd #ontheroad @ hrithikroshan @faroutakhtar @katrinakaif @kalkikanmani @ariadna_cabrol @ritesh_ sid." ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, which was released in 2011, is considered one of the
finest road trip movies from India. The film featured an ensemble cast including Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin. It was filmed in Spain, India, Egypt, and the UK. The film masterfully blended personal conflicts with the thrill of adventure sports as three childhood friends set out on a road trip in Spain ahead of Kabir's (played by Abhay Deol) wedding. It was both a critical and commercial success.
‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ also marked Zoya Akhtar’s second directorial venture after ‘Luck By Chance’.
Huma Qureshi starts shooting for 'Bayaan', shares picture from film’s set
Actress Huma Qureshi, who is known for her roles in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana’, ‘Badlapur’, and ‘Monica, O My Darling’, has commenced shooting for her upcoming film 'Bayaan'.
In the film, she portrays the character of Roohi Kartar, a police officer.
On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram and posted a picture from the sets of 'Bayaan'.Dressed in corporate formals, Huma stands outside the “Interrogation Room”, holding the clapper board while adjusting a pair of sunglasses.
"It's Challenging"
Being Single Mother To Daughter Dityaa
Sakshi Tanwar, who adopted a nine-month-old girl in 2018, talked about her journey as a single mother and how she balances between her aspirations and parental duties in an interview with News 18. Sakshi named her daughter Dityaa. Sharing ideas about the crucial task of balancing between the personal and the professional lives, Sakshi told News 18, "I think all of us are trying to achieve that balance, which is the biggest challenge women face because of society's expectations and our own dreams and aspirations. In the middle of all that is your child - who wants your attention and has his own set of expectations from you." For the unversed, Sakshi played a working mother in Tahira Kashyap's directorial debut Sharmajee Ki Beti where her teenage daughter failed to understand her dreams and aspirations initially.
Sakshi Tanwar continued, "As a parent, you are constantly trying to achieve that balance. Fortunately for me, I am not a typical working mom because my work is not a daily 9-to-5 job. I don't have to wake up in the morning, go to work, and come back in the evening. I can plan my shoots as per requirements, and I'm only shooting 50 to 65 days of the year. I can manage my time because parenting is a full-time job, and you don't have any excuse for not being there."
During the same conversation, Sakshi Tanwar revealed that her family supports her lot in raising the daughter. She said, "If you have to be there with the child, you've got to be there. I have been lucky that when I was shooting, my family stepped in and was very supportive."
It is really important to keep doing different things
Triptii Dimri
After her debut in 2017 with 'Poster Boyz', national crush Triptii Dimri has mainly done films in the genre of drama. The actress, who will be seen in 'Bad Newz', minced no words in saying that she has since the beginning found comedy as a genre difficult and believes that, as an actor, it is important to keep diversifying roles.
“I have always done a lot of films in the drama genre, but I feel that as an actor, it is really important to keep doing different things and keep challenging yourself. I have found comedy a little difficult since the beginning,” said Triptii during the press conference in the national capital.
“So, in a way, it was really good for me,” added the 'Laila Majnu' actress.
The actress went on to thank director Anand Tiwari, who made his directorial debut with 'Love Per Square Foot' in 2018.
“I have always done a lot of films in the drama genre, but I feel that as an actor, it is really important to keep doing different things and keep challenging yourself
“I want to thank Anand sir from the bottom of my heart for trusting me with the film because you haven't seen me do comedy at that level. It was difficult for me, especially with Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk, as they are very talented and their comic timing is very good,” she said.
“It was difficult, but it was a good learning experience. I think in life, I would want to do different roles such as action, drama, comedy, and everything that is offered,” Triptii added.
A spiritual sequel to the 2019 movie 'Good Newwz', 'Bad Newz' tells the story of Saloni Bagga, who gets pregnant with twins from two different men.
Big B confirms son Abhishek’s casting in SRK-starrer ‘King’
Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently basking in the landslide success of his film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has almost confirmed that his son, Abhishek Bachchan stars in the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film ‘King’. On Tuesday, Big B took to his X and quoted a tweet from a fan club of Abhishek. The tweet spoke about Abhishek’s side as an antagonist and shared that the actor will be seen in a negative role in ‘King’ which also stars SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan. The Internet user had written in his tweet, “Those Who have seen Abhishek Sir's in ‘Breathe into the Shadows’, ‘Raavan’ and ‘BB’, Will know what level of Performance as a negative role he can give.
9th Consecutive Akshay Kumar Delivers
This Friday, Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan's Sarfira released. Despite its big budget and star cast, the film did not perform well at the box office. The film earned 2.5 crores on the first day, 4.25 crores on Saturday, and 5.25 crores on Sunday, totalling 12 crores by the end of the weekend. This is quite low for a star like Akshay Kumar. Recently, many of Akshay Kumar's films have been flops, and looking at the collection of Sarfira, it can be said that this is Akshay's ninth flop. Last year, Akshay appeared in a small role in OMG 2, which was a hit, but the main character was played by Pankaj Tripathi. Aside from this, all Akshay's films have failed at the box office.
In 2021, Akshay's film Sooryavanshi was a big hit. Still, following that, films like Atrangi Re, Bachchan Pandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, Cuttputlli (released on OTT), Ram Setu, Selfiee, OMG 2, Mission Raniganj, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and now Sarfira have all flopped. Excluding Cuttputlli and OMG 2 which were released on OTT, Sarafira is Akshay's ninth flop in the last four years. Senior journalist Bharti Dubey says, "Most of the films Akshay has been doing were signed before or during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all know, films and audience tastes have changed post-COVID. Despite Akshay's good performances in many films, they have not done well. Secondly, I think Akshay should avoid remakes because their originals are released on OTT or YouTube, and audiences watch them, regardless of the language, which affects the collection of the remakes."
Pankit Thakker to make OTT debut with ‘Moh Maaya’: See this film as an opportunity
Actor Pankit Thakker is all set to step into the digital world with the upcoming film “Moh Maaya”, which he says he sees as an opportunity. “I'm excited to be working on my latest Film project, "Moh Maaya", directed by Ankush Bhatt. It's a challenging role, I'm enjoying the process of bringing this character to life. This is a lead role and I see this film as an opportunity,” Pankit said. Speaking about his experience, Pankit said that he believes that playing different roles and genres keeps his work exciting and challenging. He shared: “I love exploring new characters and bringing their stories to life. I think it's all about understanding the character's motivations and backstory.” “I try to connect with their emotions and experiences and then bring that to life on screen. This helps me manage to fully inhabit my characters and make them unique and memorable."
Rasika Dugal on OTT
Embracing Novelty and New Talent
Actress Rasika Dugal, who essays the role of Beena Tripathi in the hit streaming show 'Mirzapur', believes that the OTT medium currently shows healthy signs of progress. Having worked in the OTT space for the past decade, Rasika has been a part of shows like ‘Permanent Roommates’, ‘Humorously Yours’, ‘P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke’, and ‘Delhi Crime’ and has witnessed the growth of the OTT platform. Talking about the medium of OTT going in the right direction, Rasika told IANS: “I think there will be both good and
bad. Everybody’s taste is different, and if there’s content that’s out of the box, there will also be content that fits the box. If a space continuously allows novelty and room for new players to come in, I consider it a healthy space.” The actress feels “very encouraged” by the idea of how every few months there are talents which rule the roost for a couple of months. “It allows them to shine and push the boundaries. New talents mean that the audience is looking forward to novelty,” she added.
Neha Kakkar Joins Karan Johar’s Agency
Pop singer Neha Kakkar has joined Karan Johar’s Dharma Cornerstone Agency, a talent management agency launched in December 2020, the producer-filmmaker announced on Monday.
“We are so THRILLED to have @ nehakakkar joining our DCA music family! I have known Neha for years and she is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to talent & hard work in the field of music. To many many many paths to be carved ahead, blazing with power, love & music,” the 52-year-old filmmaker wrote on social media.
FIR against Kannada actor-filmmaker
Rakshit Shetty
An FIR has been registered against Kannada actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty over alleged "unauthorised usage" of a music company's two songs in his movie "Bachelor Party'', police said on Monday.
The complaint was filed against Shetty and his production house by Naveen Kumar, who is a partner at MRT Music, at Yeshwanthapura police station, alleging that two songs -- "Gaalimathu" and "Nyaya Ellide" -- were used in the comedy film without obtaining authorised permissions, they said.
A notice has been sent by the police to the actor in this connection, police said. There was no immediate comment from Shetty or his team on the allegation. The movie directed by Abhijit Mahesh, which released on January 26 this year, was produced by the actor under his company "Paramvah Studios."
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US Scientists Decode 125-Year-Old Element That Could Improve Cancer Treatments
New Delhi: US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally.
The element, actinium, was first discovered by French scientist Andre-Louis Debierne in 1899 and is number 89 on the Periodic Table.
Now after 125 years of its existence, there is a bright chance it could improve cancer treatments, as found by the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Even after 125 years, actinium remains an enigmatic element of science because to date it is found in extremely small quantities, and special facilities are needed to work with it, not just any ordinary radioactive lab.
The team of scientists tried growing it and while elements can behave very similarly to their lightweight counterparts, actinium behaved differently than its counterpart lanthanum.
From nuclear energy to medicine, these elements can serve the purpose admirably, for both are radioactive and earthy minerals, it is not actinium itself that saves the day, it is an isotope -- a distinct nuclear species of any element -- named actinium 225 that has shown promise in a method called targeted alpha
Now after 125 years of its existence, there is a bright chance it could improve cancer treatments, as found by the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
therapy (TAT).
The TAT technique transports radioactive elements to the cancer site via biological delivery mechanisms such as peptides or antibodies. When actinium decays, it emits energetic particles that travel a short distance, killing local cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue further away.
"If we can engineer proteins to bind the actinium with a high affinity, and either be fused with an antibody
or serve as the targeting protein that would really enable new ways to develop radiopharmaceuticals."
said Rebecca Abergel, Associate Professor of nuclear engineering at the University of California- Berkeley. Researchers employed a revolutionary way to create the crystals with only 5 micrograms of pure actinium, which is about one-tenth the weight of a grain of salt and unnoticeable to the naked eye.
Indian hospital sector’s market cap surges 9X to Rs 3.5 trillion in FY24
New Delhi: (IANS) The market cap of the Indian hospital sector surged 9 times from Rs 375 billion in FY20 to Rs 3.5 trillion in FY24 riding on improved pricing, higher insurance coverage, and dedicated shift towards complex surgeries such as transplants, a report showed on Monday.
Apart from the momentary Covid boost, there were many structural changes in the Indian healthcare space like increased health awareness, higher insurance coverage, growing acceptance towards modern hospital experience and price hikes, thereby leading to improvement in EBITDA, return on invested capital (ROIC) and cash flows, according to the report by JM Financial Institutional Securities Ltd.
or may not sustain in the longer run) form the majority of beds at present.
Moreover, cities that are seeing good bed capacity addition, their population is also growing at a 3-3.5 per cent rate which can absorb sizable bed addition, said the report.
"Delhi-NCR is attracting the highest bed supply which will get absorbed, in our view, due to low bed density, a large catchment area and international patient footfalls," the report noted.
They initially refined the actinium using a complicated filtration method that removed other elements and chemical contaminants.
They next attached the actinium to a metal-trapping molecule known as a ligand and encased the bundle inside a protein identified and purified by Roland Strong's team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre, resulting in a "macromolecular scaffold."
The crystals, which grew for a week inside the Heavy Element Research Laboratory, were then cryocooled in liquid nitrogen and irradiated with X-rays at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source.
X-rays revealed the compound's three-dimensional structure and demonstrated how this elusive element works with other surrounding atoms.
This study used the longest-living isotope of actinium, Actinium 227 although Actinium 225 is the preferred one for the Targeted Alpha method (as it has been used for prostate cancer as well with positive results).
The final word has not yet been said but the initial prose is the melodious beginning of a future scientific opera which would herald a new era of cancer treatment, the researchers said.
All-India Institute of Ayurveda hosts 'Saushrutam 2024’ with live surgeries
New Delhi: (IANS) The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Monday successfully organised the second national seminar Saushrutam Shalya Sangoshti on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti-2024, said the Ayush Ministry. Sushruta Jayanti is celebrated every year on July 15 to honour the legendary Sushruta, considered the father of surgery.
"This has brought in a lot of investor interest with eight hospitals raising Rs 36 billion (equity raise) over the last four years," the findings showed.
With operating cash flow (OCF) generation of large listed players rising (Rs 60.5 billion in FY24 vs Rs 24 billion in FY20), there is a new capex cycle emerging. "It is in this expansion phase, we prefer players that are diversifying, aligned with core philosophy, focusing on growth plus profitability and are available at reasonable valuations," the report mentioned.
The hospital chains account for only 11-23 per cent of beds across key cities while small format hospitals (which may
The cities with high-bed density like Hyderabad and Bengaluru are seeing bed expansion in new neighbourhoods/outskirts (HITEC in Hyderabad and Electronic City in Bengaluru) and not in centralcity areas. "Our analysis of 15 cities indicates that upcoming bed addition is unlikely to lead to lower occupancy for coverage universe; we believe investor concerns should be more focused on Hospital’s indiscipline approach to growth, overpricing, departing from core philosophy, over leverage and valuation," the report noted.
The three-day seminar, beginning July 13, was held in the national Capital. "Since its inception, AIIA has been committed to elevating Ayurveda globally.
Saushrutam, hosted by the Department of Shalya Tantra, exemplifies our dedication to integrating Ayurveda with cuttingedge surgical technology, empowering aspiring Ayurvedic surgeons with advanced skills and confidence in integrated surgical practices," said AIIA Director Prof. (Dr) Tanuja Nesari. The event saw 25 live complex surgical procedures, enabling participants to observe and learn various surgical techniques from renowned surgeons.
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Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about
the Trump attacker
Hours after a bullet grazed former US president Donald Trump' ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday sending shockwaves throughout the country, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the assassin as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. "The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania," the FBI said in a statement. The investigation agency has now released a photo of the young attacker. The image shows the 20-year-old wearing glasses and smiling into the camera.
Crooks was shot down by Secret Service snipers after he fired multiple shots at the former US president in the rally from a nearby rooftop. Witnesses claimed they tried to warn the security officials about a man moving from roof to roof nearby and laying on his stomach with a gun pointed at the rally. An assault rifle, AR-15, was found near his body.
Described as a "quiet" student and a "loner", Crooks had graduated in 2022 from Bethel Park High School, and received a $500 "star award" from the National Math and Science Initiative.
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"Time To Cool It Down": Biden Addresses US After Trump Assassination Bid
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Washington: President Joe Biden sought to calm a divided nation after his rival Donald Trump survived an assassination bid, saying in a rare Oval Office address Sunday it was time to lower the temperature of America's hostile politics.
"You know, the political record in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down," Biden said in the televised speech, just the third he has given from behind the historic Resolute Desk during his presidency.
As the country reeled from images of a bloodied Trump waving his fist after a gunman opened fire at a rally in Pennsylvania, Biden added that US politics "must never be a literal battlefield, a God forbid, a killing field."
The 81-year-old Democrat said that both sides had a responsibility to ease the situation ahead of a deeply polarized election that would now be a "time of testing" for the United States. The short but forceful speech went
without any major hitches -- bar Biden twice referring to the ballot box as a "battle box" -- with the ageing president under close scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance against Trump recently.
Investigators said that they were still probing the motives of 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was shot dead by snipers at the event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday after firing multiple shots with a legallybought semi-automatic rifle.
Former President Trump said on social media Sunday that Americans should
Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Congress For "Spreading Lies" Against BJP
Chandigarh: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Congress on Sunday of "spreading lies and creating a false narrative" against the BJP-led Centre, and asked the party workers to counter this "falsehood" with facts and data.
Nirmala Sitharaman said this while addressing a meeting of the Chandigarh BJP state executive. Later, she also held a meeting with traders to understand their issues and know their demands.
Referring to the recently-concluded Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said the Congress has now failed to touch the 250-seat mark in the last 10 general elections.
"Even then, they have an artificial confidence," she said while pointing towards the Congress's performance in the last 10 Lok Sabha polls.
"The INDI alliance, comprising 13 political parties, could manage to win just 232 seats, while the BJP on its own won 240 seats," Nirmala Sitharaman said. She also pointed out that the Congress could not win a single seat in 14 states in this year's Lok Sabha election. The finance minister accused the Congress of "spreading lies" and trying to twist certain statements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Union minister Nitin Gadkari in order to create a "false narrative".
"Two People Have Tried To Kill Me": Elon Musk After Trump Shooting Incident
A shooting took place at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The suspected assassin has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. The 20-year-old was killed by security officials when he opened fire at Mr Trump. The incident occurred days before the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Mr Trump will formally become the party's nominee.
As the country reeled from images of a bloodied Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, Joe Biden added that US politics "must never be a literal battlefield.
not allow "evil to win," adding it was "more important than ever that we stand United."
The 78-year-old Republican later added on social media that it was "God alone" who had saved him. Trump's wife Melania called the shooter a "monster." Trump was hit in the ear and left with a bloodied face by the attack, which also killed a bystander while two other people were wounded, but he managed to raise a defiant fist to the crowd as Secret Service agents bundled him away. He landed later Sunday in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention, where he will be anointed as the party's presidential nominee, with supporters believing the attack will swing voters behind him in November.
PCB's Threat if India Skips 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 entirely within its territory, dismissing any considerations for a hybrid model. In a tit-for-tat move, the PCB has reportedly threatened to pull out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, if the Indian team refuses to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. According to a Geo News report, the PCB is steadfast on hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan and will oppose any hybrid model proposals during the ICC's annual conference in Colombo from July 19-22.
Spain winger Nico Williams had to do more than his share of heavy lifting, including score the opening goal, to help his team to the Euro 2024 title with a 2-1 victory over England on Sunday and a deserved man-ofthe-match award. The 22-yearold Athletic Bilbao player, a major transfer target for top European clubs, has been one of the most exciting players in Spain's seven-match winning run at the tournament. Alcaraz crushes Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title
Now, Tesla boss Elon Musk has opened
up about the time when there were two assassination attempts on him. The tech billionaire said that the incident took place eight months ago.
Mr Musk shared the shocking details while replying to a user on X (formerly Twitter), who wrote “Please, please triple your protection. If they can come for Trump they will also come for you.
Elon Musk.”
To this, Mr Musk said, “Dangerous times ahead. Two people (on separate occasions) have already tried to kill me in the past 8 months. They were arrested with guns about 20 mins drive from Tesla HQ in Texas.”
Earlier in the day, Elon Musk shared a clip of Donald Trump surrounded by the Secret Service after shots were fired at him. He said, “I fully endorse President [Donald] Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.”
Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic to retain his men's singles title at Wimbledon.
Although the players on show made this a repeat of last year's final, it failed to live up to the five-set thriller of 12 months ago as Djokovic appeared mostly helpless against the dominant Spaniard.
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Joe Biden said that both sides had a responsibility to ease the situation ahead of the elections.
Supreme Court Relief for Kejriwal in Delhi Liquor Case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail in a money-laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate linked to the Delhi liquor policy. But Mr Kejriwal will remain in jail as he is currently being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a separate case.
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta delivered the judgment.
Mr Kejriwal has suffered incarceration for over 90 days, the court said while granting him interim bail in excise policy case filed by ED. The AAP welcomed the Supreme Court ruling saying "satyamev jayate" (Truth alone triumphs).
"Satyamev Jayate (truth alone triumphs)", the party posted on X (formerly Twitter) in Hindi along with a picture of Mr Kejriwal holding the national flag. Mr Kejriwal, also the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, was arrested on March 21 by the ED in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.
In his petition, the 55-year-old had challenged the April 9 order of the Delhi High Court refusing to grant him relief.
X Developing 'Dislike' Button for Replies
New Delhi: Elon Musk-run
X is developing a downvoting feature which will be used to improve the ranking of replies. While the company hasn't announced its plans officially, recent findings suggest that the 'downvote' feature might actually resemble a 'dislike' button instead of a Redditstyle downvote icon, reports TechCrunch.
As per code references found in the X iOS app show a button that seems like a broken heart icon next to the microblogging platform's heart-shaped 'like' button as well as direct references to a 'downvote' feature.
PM Modi to Balance on Russia Tightrope
Everyone knew Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be courting controversy when he decided the first foreign visit of his third term would be to Russia. The most commonly used description for Modi’s trip was “tightrope walk.” Could he strengthen ties with Russia without angering other allies like the US and the UK? Modi and external affairs minister
S. Jaishankar have crafted new terms like ‘multi-alignment’ and ‘all-alignment’ to describe India’s foreign policy. But the fact
is the West glares suspiciously whenever India engages with its old ‘tried and tested’ buddy Russia. Modi’s tightrope walk became even trickier because his Moscow visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of Nato celebrated at the military pact’s annual summit held in Washington. Joe Biden, presiding over a White House Nato dinner, remarked: “We don’t share a common border but we’re neighbours.” He might have added for good measure that the alliance is brought together by a common enemy: Russia. Making Modi’s high-wire act even tougher, the Russians also happened to bomb Ukraine’s biggest pediatric hospital on the day Modi arrived in Moscow. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky called it a “devastating blow” to see “the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day”.
How Zelenskyy Reacted When Biden Called Him "President Putin"
In yet another gaffe amid concerns over his re-election bid, US President Joe Biden today mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his Russian rival Vladimir Putin.
"And now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin," he said, referring to Zelenskyy while speaking on the sidelines of the NATO
The latest gaffes come amid growing calls for Joe Biden, already the oldest person ever to serve as the US president, to step aside.
Summit in Washington. Zelenskyy looked nonplussed, then was seen shaking his head and smiling to himself.
Biden, 81, then quickly corrected himself and said, "President Putin, you're going to beat President Putin, President Zelenskyy. I am so focused on beating Putin."
Zelenskyy, who had by then recovered from his bafflement, responded by saying, "I am better (than Putin)."
8-year-old Indian American kid riding a bike killed in a crash in NJ
Little Avyaan Gupta, a resident of Parsippany, NJ lost his life in a fatal crash while riding his bike. According to officials the child believed to have been on a bicycle was in the area of 189 Littleton Road, when the driver of a 2022 Mazda CX5 hit him. The incident occurred in the evening. First responders declared the boy dead at the scene. Parsippany's Chief of Police, Richard Pantina, put out the following message: "The Parsippany Police Department would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the 8 year-old boy who
tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. Our hearts go out to his family and all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. In light of this tragedy, we want to assure the community that the safety of our residents remains our highest priority. The Parsippany Police Department will continue to enforce pedestrian, crosswalk and motor vehicle laws rigorously to help prevent such tragic accidents in the future.”
The prosecutors say that the driver stayed on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
As England great James Anderson ended his over two-decade long career on Friday, legendary Sachin Tendulkar paid a handsome tribute to his ‘old foe', saying it was a “joy to watch” him bowl. The 41-year-old Anderson walked away with impressive numbers of 704 wickets from 188 Tests with 32 five-wicket hauls after England defeated the West Indies by an innings 114 runs at Lord's. “Hey Jimmy! You've bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here's a little wish as you bid goodbye,” Tendulkar wrote on his ‘X' account.
PM Modi on 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas': Reminder of Constitution Trampled
New Delhi: Prime
Modi said on Friday that observing June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' will serve as a reminder of what happened when the Constitution was trampled over.
He said on 'X', "It is also a day to pay homage to each and every person who suffered due to the excesses of the Emergency, a Congress unleashed dark phase of Indian history."
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and US Vice President Kamala Harris had a telephonic conversation on Thursday, sources said. Though the specifics of the conversation were not known, this comes in the run-up to the US presidential polls later this year.
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Rahul Gandhi, Kamala Harris Phone Call: Report
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“Manipur
is divided”: Congress leader Rahul
Gandhi shares video of his visit to state
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur and suggested PM Modi to listen to the problems of the state people and said that Congress and INDIA bloc will raise the “need for peace” in Manipur with full force in Parliament.
Sharing a five minutes video on X, the Congress leader said that Manipur is “divided into two parts.”
“This is the third time I have come here since violence broke out in Manipur, but unfortunately there is no improvement in the situation –even today the state is divided into two parts,” Rahul Gandhi posted on X. “Houses are burning, innocent lives are in danger and thousands of families are forced to live in relief camps. The Prime Minister should personally visit Manipur, listen to the problems of the people of the state and appeal for peace,” he added.
CBI Arrests Rakesh Ranjan in NEET-UG Paper Leak
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New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a man called Rakesh Ranjan, alias Rocky, who is believed to be the kingpin in the NEET paper leak case, sources said Thursday afternoon. Ranjan has been sent to the agency's custody for 10 days. This comes as the CBI is also raiding four locations - two near Patna in Bihar and two near Kolkata in West Bengalin this case.
Over a dozen people, including the principal and vice-principal of a school in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh, have been arrested so far, as various state police forces and the CBI investigate a national racket that involves leaking of question papers for competitive exams like NEET.
India has given 'Buddha' to the
world, not 'Yuddha': PM Modi
Vienna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has given 'Buddha' to the world, not 'Yuddha' (war) which means it has always given peace and prosperity, and therefore the country is going to
strengthen its role in the 21st century. Addressing the Indian community in Vienna, PM Modi also said that India is working towards being the best, the brightest, achieving the biggest and reaching the highest milestones. "For thousands of years, we have been sharing our knowledge and expertise. We didn't give 'Yuddha' (war), we gave the world 'Buddha'. India always gave peace and prosperity, and therefore India is going to strengthen its role in the 21st century," PM Modi said in Austria, a day after he arrived here from Moscow where he highlighted the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict during his talks with President Vladimir Putin.
"India Supports Return Of Democracy In Myanmar": S Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar on Thursday told his Myanmarese counterpart U Than Shwe that India supports the return of democracy in Myanmar even as he strongly pressed for the early return of Indians "unlawfully" detained by gangs involved in cyber scams in Myawaddy town.
At a meeting with U Than Shwe, Mr Jaishankar also raised the issue of the flow of illegal narcotics, arms trade and activities of insurgent groups along the Indo-Myanmar border.
At a meeting with U Than Shwe, Mr Jaishankar also raised the issue of the flow of illegal narcotics, arms trade and activities of insurgent groups along the Indo-Myanmar border.
The talks took place on the sidelines of a retreat session of the foreign ministers of member nations of BIMSTEC grouping in Delhi.
Daylight Robbery Masked Men Steal $500,000 from Indian Jewelry Shop in Calif
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In a shocking scene, during broad daylight robbers armed with sledgehammers and guns stormed inside a jewelry shop – Bombay Jewelry Company located in Berkeley, California. According to authorities the men were able to rob $500,000 worth of merchandise. What is more perplexing to people around the area is that the robbery
BCCI Rejects Lahore, Suggests Alternative Venue for India vs Pakistan: Report
The Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and will ask the International Cricket Council to hold its matches in Sri Lanka or Dubai, a BCCI source told ANI. The ICC Champions Trophy will be held next year from February to March 2025 in Pakistan. Since 2008's Asia Cup, India has not played any cricket tournaments in Pakistan due to tense relationships between both nations. A bilateral series from December 2012 to January 2013 in India also marked the final bilateral series between the two nations.
PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met eminent economists to gather insights and suggestions about the forthcoming Budget. BJP leader and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23. Besides economists and sectoral experts, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and other members also attended the meeting. Finance Minister Sitharaman, Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and economists Surjit Bhalla and Ashok Gulati and veteran banker K V Kamath among others were present in the meeting.
did not take place in the cover of night but during the day at around 2:10pm on July 6.
According to the Berkeley Police Department, it was a coordinated attack by seven to eight individuals who forced their way into the jewelry store. The assailants used sledgehammers to shatter display cases. They also brandished firearms to threaten and control the staff and customers inside the showroom. In just over a minute spent at the store, the robbers were able to flee with at least half a million dollars in jewelry. The police responded swiftly but it was a matter of seconds in which the robbers were able to execute their task. The robbers came in two separate vehicles. The Berkeley Police Department is actively investigating the incident.
US Inflation Falls to 3% in June 2024
The US stock market is likely to continue the bull run after a weakerthan-expected CPI report, boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. In June 2024, the US annual inflation rate dropped to 3%, the lowest level since June 2023, after falling for three consecutive months to 3.3% in May and below estimates of 3.1%. The CPI surprisingly fell 0.1% from the previous month contrary to expectations of a 0.1% increase, after registering unchanged in May. An increase in shelter was more than offset by the 3.8% decline in the fuel index, which had dropped 3.6% in May.
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Sundar Pichai on what he likes to eat in India: 'Dosa in Bengaluru, in Delhi…'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his favourite food in India in a recent podcast in which he also talked about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Indian job market and shared his advice for the country’s engineers amid rise of the new technology. Content creator Varun Mayya met Sundar Pichai at the Google headquarters after the company’s annual I/O and asked him various questions about the event which the former jokingly called “AI Coachella”.
Varun Mayya shared the 10-minutelong interview with the Google CEO, saying, “Wow, what an honour! I got to sit down with Sundar Pichai at Google
I/O for an exclusive podcast! We dive into the incredible advancements in AI and how India is poised to ride this exciting wave of innovation. Plus some more interesting insights!”
On what he loves to eat while in India, Sundar Pichai picked his one favourite dish from each from Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. Revealing that when he is in Bangalore, he likes to have dosa and in Delhi, his favourite dish would be chole bhature while in Mumbai, he relishes a plate of pav bhaji.
“When it’s Bangalore, I will probably get a dosa. It’s my favourite food. If it’s Delhi, chola bhatura. And if it’s Mumbai, I’ll do a pav bhaji,” he said.
Mumbai: IANS) Actor Rohit Purohit maintains his fashion sense even during the monsoon, opting for lighter fabrics and darker colours to shield against potential splashes.
Talking about his monsoon fashion, Rohit shared: “For the rainy season, my wardrobe includes lighter fabrics and darker colours to hide any potential splashes. Personally, I love layering -- stylish jackets and boots are my go-to.” Offering style advice, he added: “My tip for everyone is to keep it comfortable and functional, but never compromise on style. Carry a trendy umbrella and always have a good pair of shoes to keep your feet dry."
Rohit, who is known for his role as Armaan in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, loves the monsoon season and is enjoying creating romantic scenes on-screen with his co-star. The actor believes in keeping it natural and organically reacts to the moment.
Aries
Ganesha says that this week will be generally progressive for the people of Aries. Due to obstacles at work, mental anxiety will increase and financial problems are also possible. During this time you will have a great need to protect your social respect.
Taurus
Ganesha says that this week will be generally auspicious for the people of Taurus. There will be profit in business but it will be less than expected. Vata, bile-related diseases can cause suffering. There may be some obstacles in the studies of students and youth.
Gemini
Ganesha says that this week will be generally auspicious for the people of the Gemini zodiac. Some big decisions may have to be taken at the beginning of the week. Do not forget to take the opinion of a well-wisher or an elder before making any decision.
Cancer
Rohit said: “Creating that monsoon magic on screen is all about capturing the essence of romance and spontaneity. My co-stars and I focus on being present in the moment and reacting naturally to the rain and the environment.”
Highlighting the production dynamics, he said: “The director's vision, the right music, and our mutual understanding of the scene's emotion play huge roles. Offscreen bonding also helps; we’re like a family, so the comfort level translates into those magical romantic moments you see on screen,” he said.
The actor further shared that shooting in the rain always brings out the child in people. “One memorable moment was when Armaan was trying to get back to Abhira and convince her. We were both completely drenched, and the intensity of the scene really came through,” he said. Rohit added: “After the scene, we all just stood there, soaking wet, feeling the impact of what we had just filmed. We received a lot of appreciation for that scene, and it’s definitely one of my favourite moments on set. The camaraderie we share off-screen definitely helps in making our on-screen chemistry shine.”
The show is produced by Rajan Shahi, under his banner, Director’s Kut Productions.
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dispute with the wife or family members regarding anything. The mind will be disturbed due to the neglect of seniors in the workplace.
Scorpio
Ganesha says that Scorpio people will need to spend money this week, otherwise, there may be a financial crunch. There may also be a need to borrow from someone. Along with financial worries, there is also a possibility of physical pain.
Sagittarius
Ganesha says that the people of Sagittarius will get the full support of their seniors in the workplace. Your work will be appreciated. Reputation will increase in society. New employment opportunities will be available. There is also a chance of buying and selling vehicles. An ancestral problem can be solved.
Capricorn
Ganesha says that this week is going to be beneficial for Cancerians with minor problems. There will be more profits than expected in business. You will get the profit of the investment made in the past. There will be chances of a short journey in connection with the work.
Leo
Ganeshasays that Leo people need to control their speech this week. At the beginning of the week, due to a dispute with a loved one or lover, the mind will be upset. The family dispute may face financial difficulties. In any case, do not give weight to small things, otherwise, there can be a big dispute.
Virgo
Ganesha says that this week will be normal and pleasant for Virgo people. There will be chances of success installed works. There will be an increase in social and economic prestige. Support will be received from close friends.
Libra
Ganesha says that the week will start with some problems. During this time you may have to face wealth problems. There can be a
Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week, there can be a dispute with the family members. During this, opposition from relatives may have to be faced. There can be a dispute with the spouse regarding something. Suddenly the mind will be upset due to spending more money on the repair of the house, vehicle, etc.
Aquarius
Ganesha says that a friend or family member will prove to be very helpful to the people of Aquarius. With the help of this, you will be able to find a solution to a big problem. At the beginning of the week, there will be more interest in religious works.
Pisces
Ganesha says that the people of Pisces need to be very careful in money transactions this week. Lending money can get stuck. Employed people can get into trouble with their bosses. Misunderstandings can arise with colleagues at the workplace. During this, keep full control over your speech. The youth may have to give and take if they don’t lose their senses in enthusiasm.
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New Developments In International Entrepreneur Rule Announced By USCIS
WASHINGTON, DC- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published updated information about the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), an Obamaera program that allows foreign entrepreneurs to start businesses in the United States. This rule, established in January 2017, enables foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the U.S. to grow their businesses.
Background
• 2017: IER established to facilitate foreign entrepreneurs staying in the U.S.
• 2018: Trump administration sought to suspend the rule due to implementation concerns.
• Court Ruling: Required DHS to accept applications under IER.
• Biden Administration: Reaffirmed support, maintaining IER as a pathway for international entrepreneurs to contribute to the U.S. economy.
DOJ Rule to Boost Online Access for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC- The Justice Department has issued a landmark final rule to enhance the accessibility of web content and mobile apps under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This rule mandates that state and local governments ensure their digital services, including healthcare, education, voter information, and permits, comply with technical standards within two or three years, depending on population size. This change aims to improve independence, dignity, and privacy for people with disabilities.
Developed with extensive public input, including from individuals with disabilities, advocacy groups, and web accessibility experts, the rule incorporates significant feedback from commenters. One commenter highlighted the necessity for privacy and unrestricted access to digital resources for blind and visually impaired individuals, while another emphasized the internet’s role in removing communication barriers. These comments underscore the rule’s potential to eliminate obstacles to civic participation and enable meaningful community engagement for people with disabilities. The rule supports the ADA’s vision of equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency in the digital age. The final rule is available on the Federal Register and ADA.gov, along with a fact sheet and a compliance guide for small state and local governments.
Program Performance
• Since FY 2021: USCIS received 94 applications:
• 26 approved
• 28 rejected
• 40 pending or withdrawn
Recent Updates (July 12, 2024)
USCIS updated its website with a detailed FAQ section and specific new criteria:
Key Criteria
• Investment Requirements:
• Qualified Investments: At least $264,147 from qualifying investors.
• Government Awards/Grants: At least $105,659.
• Alternative Evidence: Demonstrating
substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation.
Eligibility:
• Entrepreneurs must be involved with a U.S. start-up formed within the past five years.
• Entrepreneurs can be either living abroad or already in the U.S.
• Up to three entrepreneurs per start-up can be eligible.
• Spouses of entrepreneurs can apply for work authorization; children cannot.
Duration
• Initial Stay: Up to 2.5 years to oversee and grow their company in the U.S.
• Extension: Up to an additional 2.5 years if the startup continues to provide significant public benefit through substantial increases in capital investment, revenue, or job creation.
The updated information and guidelines aim to boost the program’s success and encourage more international entrepreneurs to contribute to the U.S. economy.
St. Jude Dad, Amit, Embraces Life’s Second Chance
Amit remembers life in India before his youngest child, Bella, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He had four car spa businesses in different cities that demanded most of his attention. His wife often reminded him to slow down and spend time with their two young children. During Bella’s first year, Amit recalled traveling extensively, which prevented him from being there for many of Bella’s developmental milestones. Then Bella got sick and was given a poor prognosis after undergoing brain surgery in India. Amit realized he couldn’t get back the time he had missed with Bella.
“There was little hope of any good news, and I started regretting not spending more time with her,” he recalled. “This feeling was killing me inside, and I asked for a second chance from my God.”
Bella’s medical tests were sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where doctors found that Bella had anaplastic ependymoma, a more promising diagnosis. Bella was
referred to St. Jude for treatment. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way in understanding, treating, and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
At St. Jude, Bella’s treatment included proton therapy and chemotherapy. Bella finished treatment and went home, where she plays sports and performs in plays at a local theater. She returns to St. Jude for checkups.
Amit is making the most of his second chance with Bella. He works from home whenever possible. Every night, he reads Bella two bedtime stories. They also quiz each other on questions that require unpredictable and humorous answers. “Bella and I have a special bond, and she understands everything about me,” he said. “At times, she takes undue advantage of my love and possessiveness, but that’s fine, and I enjoy that.”
California Congressman Reintroduces Resolution to Honor Stan Swamy
California congressman Rep Juan Vargas reintroduced a resolution that honors the life and legacy of Indian activist Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy known as Father Stan Swamy. Swamy, a prominent tribal rights activist in India died while in police custody in 2021. The resolution, supported by Reps. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Andre Carson (D-Ind.), also encouraged India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.
A Roman Catholic priest, Father Stan fought for the human rights of India’s marginalized groups. Swamy was arrested and charged under the country’s anti-terrorism laws, which critics have described as draconian. Vargas said in the resolution “Father Stan dedicated his life to giving a voice to the voiceless. He was a tireless advocate for the rights of the Indigenous Adivasi people, trained young community leaders, and worked for justice for many communities in India. As a former Jesuit, I’m horrified that Father Stan faced relentless abuse and was denied medical care while in custody,” he said. “I introduced this resolution to make sure Father Stan and his lifelong commitment to the greater good is never forgotten.”
U.S. Immigration Sets Record for Migrant Deportations
WASHINGTON, DC- Over the past two months, the deportation of illegal migrants has surged to record levels, according to official figures. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that removals have exceeded totals for any full year since 2011. Between October 2022 and May 2024, over 742,000 individuals were deported, marking a significant increase from the previous fiscal year, which saw 142,580 removals and 62,545 Title 42 expulsions.
ICE conducted flights returning individuals to countries including Central and South America, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. A statement from ICE emphasized that noncitizens without legal grounds to remain in the U.S. are processed and removed swiftly. From July 2023 to May 2024, 2,377,158 encounters occurred at the southwest border, with removals accounting for about 31% of these. However, many removed individuals had been in the country for some time pending their removal. ICE ensures that all noncitizens are screened to determine their eligibility for protection before removal.
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Biggest Financial Scams in America by Indian Americans
Recently when the news about Chicago based Indian American billionaire Rishi Shah’s $1 billion scam surfaced, there was a collective shock and intrigue in the community. Shah not only managed to conduct fraudulent ad sales running into hundreds of thousands of dollars but also cheated big investors like Goldman and Google as well as the Pritzker Group Venture Fund belonging to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Shah now faces over seven years in prison over fraud, money laundering while with his partners in crime Shradha Agrawal and Brad Purdy who also face some jail time. Shockingly, Shah is not the only Indian origin entrepreneur who managed to take his business to dizzying heights, living a luxe life but only to see it all coming down as a pack of cards as soon as the lies and deceit came to fore.
Hi India looks at some of the scams that shook the financial world in America in recent times that involved Indian Americans
Mona Ghosh of Progressive Women’s Healthcare and $2.4 Million in Healthcare Fraud
Chicago based Indian American physician, Mona Ghosh has pleaded guilty to a federal healthcare fraud by billing Medicaid and private insurers for nonexistent services. Ghosh owned and operated Progressive Women's Healthcare, which specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology services. She pleaded guilty to two counts of health care fraud. Each count is punishable by up to ten years in federal prison. Prosecutors allege that Ghosh is accountable for at least $2.4 million in fraudulently obtained reimbursements. She admitted that she was accountable for more than $1.5 million of such fraudulently obtained reimbursements. Between 2018 to 2022, Ghosh submitted, and made her employees submit, fraudulent claims to Medicaid, TRICARE, and many other insurers for procedures and services that were not provided or were not medically necessary. She admitted that she prepared false patient medical records to support the fraudulent
reimbursement claims.
Indian American Jeweler Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Trade Fraud
An Indian jeweler by the name of Monishkumar Kirankumar Doshi Shah, based in both New Jersey and Mumbai was indicted in February this year on charges of illegally evading customs duty. It is alleged that Shah evaded duty on millions of dollars, worth of jewelry imports into the United States. But his trouble does not only end there. It is being reported that Shah was also guilty of operating unlicensed money transmitting businesses. Between 2015 through 2023, Shah engaged in a scheme to evade duties for shipments of jewelry from Turkey and India to the United States. Shah would ship or instruct his conspirators to ship goods from
Turkey or India to one of Shah’s companies in South Korea. Shah’s conspirators in South Korea would change the labels on the jewelry to state that they were from South Korea instead of Turkey or India, and then ship them to Shah or his customers in the United States, thereby unlawfully evading the duty. During the scheme, Shah shipped millions of dollars of jewelry from South Korea to the United States.
The wire fraud conspiracy charge is punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison. The charge of operating and aiding and abetting the operation of an illegal money transmitting business carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Each count is also punishable by a maximum fine of either $250,000 or twice the gain or loss from the offense, whichever
The Mega Scam of All times
IWhile hundreds of scams involving Indians are reported over the years, the Theranos scam collectively goes down in the history of scams as one of the biggest of modern times. Here’s what conspired in this story involving mega bucks, fraud and romance
2022 Theranos’ COO and president Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani’s trial kicked off in San Jose. He was convicted on 12 fraud charges and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The story started in 2002 with Balwani meeting Elizabeth Holmes. Balwani was a rich man who had already made $40 million selling his share of a software company. Sunny led a high-flying life, he drove a Lamborghini with “Veni Vidi Vici” written on his license plate. Romance developed between Holmes and Balwani and they began living together by 2005.
Holmes founded a startup Theranos in 2004 which was aimed at making blood tests faster, accurate and efficient. Five years on, Balwani guaranteed a $10 million loan to Theranos and got linked up into the business. The company reached dizzying heights with being valued at $10 billion in 2014. But soon the cracks began showing with the company's testing device exposed as unworkable. Soon, wire fraud and conspiracy charges were filed by federal and state regulators. Theranos was dissolved in 2018 and in 2022 Holmes and Balwani were found guilty and sentenced to 11 and 12 years in prison. They were ordered to pay restitution of $452 million to fraud victims including part of it to media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
is greatest. According to the DOJ press release Shah was released on $100,000 bond, with home detention and location monitoring. The release stated the charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Indian American Doctor convicted in $5.4 Million Medicare Scam
In April, this year, an IndianAmerican doctor, Adarsh Gupta, from NJ was convicted by a federal jury in a $5.4 million Medicare fraud involving orthotic braces. According to prosecutors, Gupta signed unnecessary prescriptions for thousands of beneficiaries after short phone calls. Most of these claims were for orthotic braces ordered through a telemarketing scheme. In one instance, the Indian-origin doctor prescribed a knee brace to a person with amputated legs. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each healthcare fraud charge and five years for each false statement charge. Sentencing in Gupta's case is scheduled for October 8
Texas based Investment Advisor Guilty in $25 Million Fraud
In March this year, it was revealed that Sidharth Jawahar had amassed over $35 million from investors with his firm Swiftarc Ventures but he used only $10 million from the amount for actual investments. A grand jury indicted him in a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme. Jawahar used the money from new investors and repaid older ones. He also used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle that included private plane flights, luxury hotel stays and high-end dining. Jawahar concentrated the majority of client funds into a single investment, Philip Morris Pakistan (PMP), starting in 2015. Jawahar allegedly misled investors about the share price and their profits as well. In March this year Jawahar was ordered, imprisonment until sentencing by the court.
The ‘model minority’ tag that the Indians earned in America has often times been tainted by these mega scams involving Indian origin individuals
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United States Hindu Alliance Condemns Attempted Assassination Of Former President Donald Trump
ATLANTA, GA- The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA) and Hindus across the country strongly condemn the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, former President of the United States. We congratulate the members of the US Secret Service for their swift and courageous action to protect the former President.
President Trump was holding a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania today when multiple shots were fired at the former President and others present on the stage. He was immediately removed from the scene by US Secret Service Agents and rushed to safety.
“We pray for the speedy recovery of President Trump and others who were injured at today’s campaign rally. Violence and democracy cannot go hand
Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat
CHICAGO, IL- Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices as high as 100 are forecast for the region from Sunday through Tuesday.
The County’s Skokie, Maywood, and Markham Courthouses will serve as cooling centers, open 24 hours from Sunday, July 14 at 7:00 a.m. through Tuesday, July 16 at 4:30 p.m. Residents without adequate access to air conditioning are advised to seek respite at these centers.
The County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers the following tips to stay safe during excessive summer heat:
• Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
• Try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible.
• If working outside, take frequent breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned space.
• Take pets indoors and ensure they have plenty of water.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
• Check on relatives, neighbors, seniors, and members of vulnerable populations. If you must work or spend extended time outdoors, watch for symptoms of heatstroke, which include:
An extremely high body temperature (103 degrees or above)
• A throbbing headache and a rapid, strong pulse
• Skin that is red, hot, and dry
• In case of a medical emergency due to a heat-related illness, call 9-1-1.
A complete list of cooling centers along with their hours of operation is available here.
in hand. The United States government has a constitutional obligation to protect
both presidential candidates from potential threats of violence. Given the degree of political polarization in the country today and easy access to guns, improved security arrangements should be put in place for the safety of candidates and their supporters,” said Gokul Kunnath, President of USHA. USHA is a grassroots, non-partisan, advocacy organization of Hindus in America dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of Hindus worldwide. It strives to foster good relations with all sections of humanity through a variety of projects, events, and initiatives. For more information, visit www.ushaonline.org or send an email to contactushaoffice@gmail.com.
HinduPACT Condemns Attempt on Trump, Calls for Non-Violence
CHICAGO, IL - HinduPACT strongly condemns the recent assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump. We stand united in our belief that violence has no place in a democratic society and that our political processes must be safeguarded from such heinous acts.
This recent attempt evokes memories of darker times in American history, such as the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Such violence undermines the fabric of our democracy and hinders our progress as a nation. In stark contrast, America shines brightest when peaceful debates prevail. A prime example is the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas engaged in respectful
discussions on crucial national issues. These debates showcased the strength of democratic discourse and set a high standard for political engagement. Democracy thrives on open dialogue, respectful debate, and peaceful resolution of differences. These principles are deeply embedded in Hindu Dharma traditions, which have advocated for deliberation and discussion for thousands of years. Ancient Indian republics, known as Mahajanapadas, exemplified this with their robust discussions on policies and governance. HinduPACT calls upon law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate this attempt and bring the perpetrators to justice. We also extend our thoughts and prayers to President Trump and his family during this challenging time. Together, let us work towards a future where our differences are resolved through understanding and cooperation, upholding the principles of democracy and non-violence that form the bedrock of our society.
Health Camp Of New Jersey (HCNJ) Holds Annual Health Fair
BRIDGEWATER, NJ- Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ) hosted their annual Health Fair at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, Balaji Mandir Community Center in Bridgewater, NJ, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. The event saw participation from over 200 individuals who benefitted from various health screenings, disease prevention, education, and counseling services. HCNJ, a non-profit organization under tax-exempt code 501(c)(3), has been organizing health fairs at this location to aid the South Asian community since 1999.
The health fair was open to all preregistered participants who are uninsured or underinsured, offering preventive screenings, education, and counseling for medical, dental, and mental health disorders. Comprehensive health screenings included blood tests, EKGs, vision screenings for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, physical
examinations, cardiology evaluations, pharmacy and dietary counseling, various types of cancer screenings and prevention education, women’s health disorders, and chronic disease screenings for diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, and more. Additionally, specialty services such as Reiki therapy and access to care services were available.
A dedicated team of physicians, dentists, physical therapists, nurses, and specialists in internal medicine,
cardiology, oncology, hematology, and allied health fields provided their expertise. These included dietary and nutritional specialists, phlebotomists, EKG technicians, medical assistants, social workers, and medical students who screened and educated patients on various chronic diseases and cancer. The event was supported by several organizations, including RWJ Barnabas Health – Somerset, LabCorp, NJ Commission for the Blind, Screen
NJ – Somerset County & New Jersey Department of Health, Rutgers Medical School, and other community and volunteer groups.
Since its inception in 1998, HCNJ has provided screenings to more than 12,500 individuals in the South Asian community across New Jersey, detecting over 4,000 chronic disease abnormalities. The next health fair will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center, Sri Krishna Mandir in Morganville, NJ.
HCNJ celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on November 19, 2023, launching a new initiative to open a community health center in New Jersey by 2026. This center aims to provide ongoing support and follow-up services throughout the year. For more information about HCNJ’s 25 years of service, events, and other activities, or to support the Community Health Center initiative, please visit www.IHCNJ.org or email president@IHCNJ.org.
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National India Hub Inaugurated As ‘Center Of Excellence In Community Service’ In Schaumburg, Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The National India Hub, the first and largest US Indian Community Service Center, opened on June 15, 2024, in Schaumburg, Illinois. The inauguration, which included a Yoga Fest led by His Holiness Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati, marks a significant milestone for the Indian diaspora in the United States. The 110,000 sq. ft. facility, a Class-A building, was inaugurated by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Consul General Somnath Ghosh, and former Secretary of the Ministry of
Odia Community In Fremont Celebrates Annual Chariot Festival
FREMONT, CA – Over 1,100 devotees from the San Francisco Bay Area’s Odia community celebrated the annual Sri Jagannath Paribar Ratha Jatra, or Chariot Festival, on July 6. Organized by the Jagannath Cultural and Educational Center (JCEC), the event was held at the Niles, Fremont Asthalakshmi temple. The celebration commenced with Vedic mantras led by the temple priest, creating a sacred atmosphere. A lively kirtan followed, enriching the spiritual ambiance. The highlight was the Ratha Yatra, where deities Sri Jagannath, Balabhadra, Maa Subhadra, and Sudarshana were taken on a chariot journey to visit their aunt’s house. In its fourth year, the JCEC’s Ratha Jatra showcased Odia culture through Odissi dance, live music, paintings, and devotional songs. Artists from India and local musicians performed devotional bhajans, adding to the vibrant celebration despite the heat wave. JCEC volunteers decorated the chariot with traditional architecture and symbols, featuring intricate “pattachitra” artworks by local artists. The event was attended by city leaders and Indian community dignitaries, including Assemblymember Alex Lee and council members from Fremont, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas.
External Affairs of India, Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed. They praised the National India Hub's leadership and envisioned it as a "Model Community Center" in the US. Harish Kolasani, Founder and Chairman of the National India Hub, shared the center’s mission to unite and empower the community through comprehensive services and activities. The center, which is eligible for a Guinness World Record for housing over 60 service organizations, aims to serve all age groups across the US. Its offerings include preventive healthcare, mental health support, aid for domestic abuse survivors, free CPR training, personality development,
support for international students, business networking, educational programs, cultural activities, and recreational events for seniors and youth. The Hub’s health initiatives are led by Dr. Vemuri Murthy, Founder of the Community Health and CPR Training Center. Dr. Murthy highlighted the importance of community bystander CPR programs, which will be available to high school students and the wider community on weekends. The Chicago Medical Society partners with the CPR Training Center. During the inauguration, Consul General Somnath Ghosh and Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed received the first CPR Training Certificates in a special
FBI Marks 100 Years Of Fingerprints And Criminal History Records
CLERKSBURG, VA- On July 10, the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division marked the 100th anniversary of the FBI’s national repository for fingerprints and related criminal history data.
In 1924, the FBI established the Identification Division, informally called “Ident,” which gathered prints from police agencies nationwide and manually searched them for criminal matches. In February 1992, the CJIS Division was created from the former Identification Division to serve as the national repository for criminal justice information.
Technological advancements, particularly the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System and the Next Generation Identification (NGI) System, have revolutionized fingerprint identification. Today, less than 3% of fingerprint transactions require physical handling by an examiner, with responses now provided within minutes instead of weeks.
“I’m extremely proud to honor the FBI’s
Director Wray joined FBI staff, lawmakers, and dozens of retired fingerprint examiners to celebrate 100 years since the Bureau established its Identification Division in 1924.
century-long legacy of pioneering leadership in biometric identification,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray.
“The CJIS Biometric Services Section, with around 600 personnel, processes nearly two million fingerprints annually, and we remain committed to providing critical tools to our partners in law enforcement.”
The NGI now includes additional biometric modalities such as irises, palm prints, the Interstate Photo System, and scars, marks, and tattoos. CJIS Division Acting Assistant Director Timothy A. Ferguson emphasized the ongoing commitment to providing top-notch biometric tools to fight crime and terrorism through research and collaboration.
Today, the CJIS Division encompasses a range of criminal justice services, including the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the National Crime Information Center, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and the National Threat Operations Center.
"Celebrity CPR Training Program." The center is supported by 590 volunteers, including 340 students and over 250 adults. Harish Kolasani expressed gratitude to the dignitaries and the 200+ attendees, noting the center’s independence from donations or grants since 2010. He emphasized the importance of ongoing community and organizational support to establish the National India Hub as a ‘Model Community Service Center in the United States.’ The National India Hub stands as a beacon of community empowerment, fostering optimism and progress through its wide range of services and activities.
Free Medical Camp Hosted By Jain Center In California
BUENA PARK, CA – During the long weekend, many people prioritized their health by visiting the Anekant Community Center for a free health fair on July 6. The event attracted 108 individuals registered for comprehensive checkups, with around 45 having pre-registered online.
Organized by the Jain temple and Anekant Community Center, the health fair offered a variety of medical services, including bone density assessments, COPD testing, eye exams, and tests for diabetes, cholesterol, and hemoglobin levels. The Lestonnac Free Clinic provided a complete dental setup, conducting 34 dental exams and screenings, and offering cavity fillings or extractions to 18 patients. More than 60 volunteers contributed to the success of the health fair. Vegetarian breakfast and lunch were provided for all volunteers, professionals, and participants.
Dr. Ramesh Kothari emphasized the long-standing tradition of the event, stating, “We have been providing these services to bring health awareness to the community for more than 33 years at no charge, and we look forward to continuing this tradition every year.”
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Brahma Kumaris Inaugurate New Spiritual Center In Milpitas, CA
MILPITAS, CA – The Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley celebrated the inauguration of its new Om Shanti Meditation Center on June 22. The event, graced by Sister Mohini, Sister Jayanti, additional administrative heads of the Brahma Kumaris, and esteemed dignitaries, was a jubilant gathering filled with expressions of joy, gratitude, and love.
Under the leadership of Sister Kusum Kejriwal, Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley has served the Bay Area for over 28 years. The Om Shanti Meditation Center stands as a testament to their commitment, built with heartfelt enthusiasm and good
wishes to offer the transformative benefits of Rajayoga meditation to the
local community, the organization said. In a press release, the center announced
Brooklyn NY, Apartment Fire Leaves 11 Injured
BROOKLYN, NY — Eleven people were injured, including one seriously, in an apartment fire in Brooklyn overnight Tuesday, FDNY officials reported. The fire occurred at 127 Evergreen Avenue around 3 a.m.
The blaze appeared to have started on the first floor of the four-story building, according to FDNY officials. Among the injured were children.
Twelve units and about 60 firefighters responded to the incident. The FDNY fire marshal is set to determine the cause of the blaze. Multiple media reports suggest that a tenant of the building may have intentionally set the fire.
that it is open to people from all religious and cultural backgrounds, serving as a place to reflect and witness the transformative benefits of Raja Yoga and meditation. It will host spiritual retreats, personal development series, and provide value-based education for children, aiming to empower individuals to discover and embody their best selves.
As the world’s largest spiritual organization led by women, the Brahma Kumaris boast over 9,000 centers across more than 115 countries and a student community exceeding one million. For over 80 years, their leaders have exemplified unwavering courage and steadfast faith, fostering unity and tirelessly working towards a better world, the press release said.
New York To Prohibit Small Shampoo Bottles In Hotels Starting 2025
NEW YORK, NY- Starting next year, hotels with more than 50 rooms will be prohibited from using shampoo bottles under 12 ounces, following the passage of a bill in the New York Assembly. The enforcement begins on January
1, 2025. Hotels that violate the rule will first receive a warning and will have 30 days to comply. Failure to do so will result in a $250 fine. After another 30 days of non-compliance, the fine increases to $500, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation’s website. Introduced in 2019, the bill aims to “restrict hotels from providing guests with small plastic bottle hospitality personal care products.” These products include shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and liquid soap, among others. For hotels with fewer than 50 rooms, the law will take effect in 2026.
Key Issues For Asian American Voters: Education, National Security, Gun Control, And Climate Change
LOS ANGELES, CA – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, along with partners, has released the findings of the bi-annual Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS), the longest-running longitudinal survey of AAPI voters. The survey of 2,479 Asian American voters used mixed modes, including online panel and telephone interviews, targeting the six largest ethnic groups (Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese).
The survey shows 46% of Asian American voters likely to vote for President Biden, down from 54% in 2020. Trump has 31% support, a slight increase from 30%. Additionally, 5% are considering other candidates, up from 1% in 2020. Undecided voters or those who didn’t disclose their preference make up the rest.
A majority, 90%, intend to vote in the upcoming elections, with 68% certain of their participation. Key issues for this demographic include education (80%), national security (77%), and immigration (71%). Additionally, 77%
support stricter gun laws, with 53% strongly agreeing on the need for more regulations. Climate change is also a significant concern, with 69% advocating for stronger legislation. The survey reveals that 68% of Asian American voters are concerned about hate crimes and discrimination, with varying levels of frequency in their worries. Asian Americans have grown by 15% among eligible voters in the last four years, significantly influencing federal elections, especially in battleground states.
Karthick Ramakrishnan, Executive Director of AAPI Data, emphasized the dynamic nature of the Asian American electorate and its impact on presidential vote choice and party preferences. Conducted with AAPI Data, APIAVote, and AARP, the AAVS delves into the issues that matter most to this electorate. The AAVS release precedes APIAVote’s Presidential Town Hall in Philadelphia on July 13, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris as the keynote speaker, to be live streamed on APIAVote’s YouTube page.
Gospel Choir Event: Unique Christian Singing Experience
CHICAGO, IL – The Gospel Songs Choir, in association with Babu Verma, is organizing a unique event in Chicago that brings the entire South Asian community and churches together on one platform to sing and give praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This event marks a first-of-its-kind gathering in the city, celebrating the spirit of unity and worship through gospel music.
Event Details:
• Date and Time: July 13th, 6:00 PM –10:00 PM
• Venue: Kathy Hall, 8800 W Kathy Lanes, Des Plaines, IL
• Entry Fee: $10 per person (includes food)
• Registration: Limited seats are available, so please register today!
Supported By:
• Hope United Methodist Church, Naperville
• Indo-Pak UMC, Chicago
• Indian Christian Federation of Midwest
Sponsors:
• Victor Christian • Daniel Rathod Co-Sponsors:
• Robin Christian • Julius Rathod Join us for an evening of soulful gospel singing and heartfelt worship. Let’s sing for Jesus and praise our Lord together!
Border Patrol Rescues Migrants Locked in Train at Laredo Sector
LAREDO, TX – On July 12, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector, assigned to the Cotulla Station, discovered and rescued 20 migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment.
While conducting a train check as part of their duties in Cotulla, Texas, the agents found undocumented noncitizens in the locked compartment with no means of escape. Upon unlocking the compartment, agents provided medical assistance to the migrants, ensuring their health despite the 100-plus degree temperatures. Fortunately, all 20 migrants were found to be in good health. The migrants, hailing from Mexico and Guatemala, were processed according to their individual immigration status.
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