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The Indian rupee hit a new low against the US dollar, breaching the 90 mark again due to trade deal challenges and corporate demand. Despite a weakening dollar globally, the rupee has fallen over 5% this year. Source link

Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of appearing nervous and using foul language during his Lok Sabha speech on electoral reforms. Gandhi challenged Shah to a debate on his press conference allegations, but Shah stated Parliament would not function according to Gandhi’s wishes. Source link

IndiGo’s extensive flight cancellations continue into a second week, impacting thousands of passengers nationwide. The airline’s chairman apologized, citing external experts to address root causes and prevent future disruptions. Regulators and the government have intervened, with IndiGo’s CEO summoned to present operational stabilization plans, including accelerated pilot hiring. Source link

Congress counters Shah's 'vote chori' charge on Nehru; shares 'historical truth' Source link

University of Michigan football is in turmoil as executive assistant Paige Shiver faces intense public scrutiny. Her name is linked to former coach Sherrone Moore’s firing and police detainment due to alleged inappropriate relationship rumors. Shiver’s recent significant salary increase and social media silence have fueled speculation amid the ongoing investigation. Source link

Brothers linked to a deadly Goa nightclub fire are reportedly in Thailand, with Indian authorities seeking their deportation. The Ministry of External Affairs is reviewing a request to revoke their passports as the duo seeks transit anticipatory bail, claiming a business trip and no personal knowledge of the blaze. Source link

A Myanmar military airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk-U killed at least 31 people and wounded 68 amid a widening offensive ahead of elections. This incident follows another deadly airstrike on a tea shop last week, highlighting the ongoing conflict since the 2021 coup. Source link

An MLA caused a stir in the Maharashtra assembly by wearing a leopard costume. This was to protest the growing human-leopard conflict. Seven people were injured in a leopard attack in Nagpur the same day. The MLA argued for immediate capture of leopards in dangerous situations. He criticized the forest department’s ineffective projects. Source link

President Trump launched a “gold card” immigration program, allowing individuals and companies to gain legal residency and eventual citizenship by investing $1-2 million. This initiative aims to attract top global talent, particularly graduates from US universities, while generating revenue for the government. Source link

The Supreme Court questioned Delhi Police on invoking stringent UAPA provisions against riot accused for speeches, seeking justification for linking terror acts to their words. Justices sought clarity on how Section 15, pertaining to terrorist acts, applies when arms weren’t directly used by the accused, who have been jailed for over five years. Source link