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China is cracking down on rare earth smuggling amid rising tensions with the US over trade controls. Officials accuse foreign spies of disguising exports to bypass Chinese rules. Beijing urges Washington to lift tech restrictions, especially on semiconductors, to stabilize trade ties. Talks continue ahead of the Aug 12 deadline for a broader trade agreement.
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau criticized a Wall Street Journal report alleging pilot error in the AI 171 crash, calling it premature and unverified. The bureau emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and urged media to avoid spreading misleading narratives until the final, fact-based report is released.
India rejected NATO chief Mark Rutte’s warning of secondary sanctions over Russian oil trade, affirming that its energy needs take precedence. The Ministry of External Affairs cautioned against “double standards,” emphasizing market realities. India’s petroleum minister also highlighted diversification options, brushing off Western pressure.
Eight opposition parties, led by the Congress, have given a call for ‘Odisha Bandh’ today. This decision was taken to protest the death of the college girl student following inaction over her sexual harassment complaint against a professor. The Odisha Congress president said that the state government failed to protect women.
Controlling population has posed challenges for South Indian states. Lower population growth has led to reduced political representation and lesser central funds based on population-based formulas. It inadvertently penalizes these states in resource allocation, sparking debates on fairness and incentives in federal policymaking.
With flood-flow receding at Srisailam Dam in Nandyal district, crest gates have been closed. Inflows from Jurala and Sunkeshula stand at 65,985 cusecs, while 68,753 cusecs are being released into Nagarjuna Sagar through power generation at both Right and Left Bank Hydropower Stations. The dam’s level is 882.50 feet with 201.582 TMC storage.
Following Air India’s deadly crash linked to fuel switch position, DGCA directs all Indian airlines to inspect Boeing 737 and 787 fuel switch locks. Despite FAA and Boeing deeming them safe, airlines like Air India, Etihad, and Singapore Airlines are conducting checks to ensure safety and prevent accidental engine shutdowns.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre and states to suggest ways to regulate hate speech without compromising free expression, while hearing Wajahat Khan’s plea. The bench questioned why society tolerates hate as free speech and emphasized self-restraint, as Khan faces multiple FIRs following his complaint against influencer Sharmistha Panoli.
India’s most wanted gangster, Pavittar Singh Batala, linked to Babbar Khalsa, was arrested with seven others by the FBI in California. The group faces charges including kidnapping, torture, and firearms violations. This major bust is part of “Summer Heat,” an FBI initiative targeting violent gang members threatening U.S. communities.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, along with three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission, is expected to return to Earth on July 14, 2025, with a splashdown near the California coast. The mission also includes U.S. Commander Peggy Whitson and Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary.
At the 16th Rozgar Mela, PM Modi stated that the youth are the nation’s greatest asset and the key to a brighter future. He emphasized the Centre’s efforts to channel youth energy into societal prosperity. Modi also expressed optimism that recent agreements from his five-nation tour will boost domestic manufacturing.
Indiramma Canteens now serve nutritious breakfasts for just ₹5, focusing on millet-based meals. The weekly menu includes millet idlis on Monday, millet upma on Tuesday, pongal on Wednesday and Friday, regular idlis on Thursday, and poori with aloo kurma on Saturday. Each meal is served with sambar, chutney, or podi, promoting both taste and health.
The UK and France have launched a one in, one out migrant return pilot. For every undocumented migrant returned to France, a vetted asylum seeker with UK family ties will be accepted. Capped at 50 returns weekly, the plan aims to ease Channel crossings amid a record 21,000 migrant arrivals in 2025.
Politics has intensified over the mango farmers’ price issue, just days after former AP CM Jagan held a dharna at Bangarupalyam demanding fair prices. The YSRCP accuse the govt of neglecting farmers, while the TDP party defends its policies. The unrest highlights growing discontent among mango growers over falling market prices and support.
A government official stated an Indian commerce team will visit Washington soon for another round of talks with the US for a proposed trade pact. On this trip, discussions will happen on both the interim and the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. Still, there are no dates that have been fixed, but they […]