US President Donald Trump has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is '90% gone' following recent American strikes on Iran. Mojtaba, son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has not made any public appearance since February 28. He was reportedly injured in joint US and Israeli strikes that also killed his father, Ali Khamenei. The claim comes as the United States continues its military operations targeting Iran.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in Khuzdar targeting a compound linked to an ISIS-K commander. According to the BLA, the strike killed 34 operatives, including members of ISIS and Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attack was carried out by the BLA's Majeed Brigade following several weeks of intelligence surveillance. The targeted gathering was reportedly coordinating activities against the Baloch political movement. The BLA also alleged that the operation exposed connections between Pakistan's ISI and militant groups operating in the region.
The Telangana government has partnered with Amazon India to improve working conditions for gig workers in the city. The initiative focuses on setting up air-conditioned rest stops equipped with essential facilities. The move aims to address the welfare needs of delivery and other gig economy workers. This collaboration marks a step toward recognizing and supporting the growing gig workforce in the region.
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead with his service pistol following a heated argument in the early hours of Monday. The incident occurred after the couple left their home amid an altercation, reportedly en route to a hospital. CCTV footage captured the two arguing shortly before the constable opened fire, leaving his wife critically wounded on the roadside. The accused fled the scene after the shooting and remains at large. Police have launched raids to track down and arrest the absconding constable, while the victim's family has alleged a history of dowry harassment.
A group of prominent technology leaders and economists, including Eric Schmidt and Reid Hoffman, have signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious threat to global employment. The letter urges governments to act swiftly in preparing their economies for the disruptions AI is expected to bring. Signatories caution that AI's transformative impact could surpass even the Industrial Revolution in both scale and speed. The letter calls on policymakers to establish incentives and regulatory guardrails to ensure AI development remains beneficial. Without timely intervention, large-scale job displacement could destabilize economies worldwide.
England's Test coach Brendon McCullum has been removed from his role and issued a public apology to fans. He acknowledged that the team's results under his tenure were not good enough to justify his continuation. McCullum expressed disappointment over failing to secure major series wins against India and Australia. He took full responsibility for both the team's culture and its tactical performances. The former New Zealand captain will, however, retain his position as England's white-ball coach.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali is engaged to her longtime boyfriend Krish Agrawal. The couple announced the engagement following a proposal that took place during a trip to Norway. Krish Agrawal is a quantitative researcher at a hedge fund. Imtiaz Ali confirmed that Krish had sought his blessing prior to proposing. The director described the occasion as bringing him immense happiness.
US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly over the weekend, creating a vacancy in the Senate. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been selected to temporarily fill his seat. The appointment follows standard procedure for replacing a senator who dies while in office. Nordone will serve as an interim senator until a formal replacement process is completed.
India's trade deficit climbed to its highest level in five months, driven by a sharp rise in imports. While exports continued to grow, led by electronics and engineering goods, the gains were outpaced by rising import costs. Crude oil and fertilizer imports recorded significant year-on-year increases in June. Gold imports, however, remained relatively stable during the period. Analysts now expect the country's current account deficit to widen over the course of the fiscal year.
Stand-up comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky, known professionally as Christina P, have reportedly separated after 18 years together, according to TMZ. The couple had built a high-profile presence through shared comedy projects, podcasts, and television work. Neither has made a public statement addressing the split, keeping details largely private. Despite the separation, reports indicate the two intend to continue their professional collaboration.
Overall kharif crop sowing has declined by 16% as of last Friday, according to latest agricultural data. While most crops have seen reduced acreage, sugarcane stands out as an exception, recording a rise in cultivated area despite water scarcity concerns. Pulses and cereals have been hit hardest, registering the steepest drops in sown area this season. Farmers are increasingly shifting toward cash crops in pursuit of better market returns. This preference for sugarcane aligns with the government's ethanol production goals and helps reduce the country's import expenditure.
The Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has opened applications for its first-ever Chief Executive Officer to improve management of the Ayodhya Ram temple. The decision to hire a professional CEO follows recent allegations of donation theft involving cash-counting agents at the temple. Only practising Hindu candidates with substantial managerial experience are eligible to apply. The appointed CEO will report directly to the trust's general secretary and be responsible for overseeing day-to-day temple operations.
