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Republican Brandon Gill Criticizes Zohran Mamdani’s Eating Habits
- Republican Brandon Gill called Zohran Mamdani "uncivilized" for eating rice with his hands.
- Gill suggested Mamdani should "go back to the Third World" after the viral video.
- The video showed Mamdani, a New York mayoral candidate, eating a traditional South Asian meal.
- Gill’s Indian-origin wife, Danielle, defended her husband, saying she always used a fork.
- The controversy sparked debates on cultural practices, racism, and identity politics across social media.
Trump Again Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Cites 'Trade' as Key Factor
- Donald Trump reiterated his claim of brokering the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire through trade leverage.
- Trump stated the conflict could have escalated to nuclear war without US intervention and trade talks.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly rejected US mediation and stated the truce came via direct military channels.
- Trump has made this assertion repeatedly, despite consistent denials from the Indian government and public officials.
- The opposition in India criticized Trump's repeated claims, noting India’s official stance of no third-party involvement.
Second GE 404 Engine Supplied to HAL; 12 Tejas Mk 1A Jets Scheduled for Delivery by Year-End
- Second GE 404 engine delivered to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for Tejas Mk 1A jets.
- HAL is expected to deliver 12 Tejas Mk 1A fighter aircraft by the end of this year.
- The milestones are part of India's ongoing efforts to strengthen its defense manufacturing sector.
- Officials have reiterated confidence in meeting the delivery timeline for the Tejas Mk 1A jets.
- These developments enhance India’s indigenous fighter aircraft production capabilities and self-reliance in defense.
India's Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in June 2025; Services Sector Booms, Exports Surge
- India’s trade deficit fell to $18.78 billion in June 2025, beating forecasts.
- Overall exports grew by 6.5% year-on-year, reaching $67.98 billion.
- Merchandise exports held steady; services exports showed significant growth in June.
- India’s services sector hit a 10-month high, led by strong global demand.
- Electronic goods and pharmaceuticals drove export gains, supporting economic resilience.
CM Mohan Yadav Visits Dubai’s Bharat Mart, Boosts Global Prospects for MP’s MSME Sector
- On the third day of his Dubai visit, CM Mohan Yadav toured Bharat Mart to promote MSMEs.
- He held strategic discussions with DP World to integrate Madhya Pradesh MSMEs into global supply chains.
- The visit aimed to position Madhya Pradesh as a logistics and trade hub on the international stage.
- Plans were explored for public-private partnerships to set up logistics and warehousing infrastructure in MP.
- CM Yadav will leave for Spain next, continuing his global investment and trade outreach initiative.
TDP Urges Election Commission to Safeguard Voters Amid Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a major NDA ally, demanded the voter revision process not be linked to citizenship verification.
- TDP insisted that voters on electoral rolls should not need to reprove eligibility unless there are valid, specific reasons.
- The party called for third-party audits under the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to ensure transparency and fairness.
- TDP recommended that any Special Intensive Revision (SIR) not take place within six months of major elections.
- Suggestions included Aadhaar-based cross-verification and targeted re-enrolment of migrants, tribals, and senior citizens for inclusivity.