In a major announcement, President Trump has decided to shift the headquarters of the US Space Command from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The move is expected to boost the economy with the creation of 30,000 new jobs and solidify America's position as a leader in space. The decision marks the end of a long-standing rivalry between Alabama and Colorado for the headquarters and is seen as a win for national security and technological innovation.
In a recent statement, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked controversy by claiming that Brahmins in India are profiteering from Russia's oil trade. This statement has been met with backlash on social media, with many calling it casteist and anti-Hindu. The comment has also raised concerns about the strained diplomatic relations between the US and India over tariffs. The issue has snowballed online, with many using the hashtag #BrahminRussians to criticize Navarro's statement and satire memes surfacing on social media platforms.
In his first public appearance in a week, US President Donald Trump addressed rampant online speculation about his health by dismissing it as "fake news". He used this platform to announce the relocation of the US Space Command headquarters, effectively shifting the focus from his health to a major policy decision. Trump also took a swipe at his predecessor, Joe Biden, by comparing their respective public engagement and health statuses. Despite staying out of the public eye for a few days, Trump remained active on his social media platform, further disproving the death rumours.
Due to incessant rainfall, several parts of Punjab and Haryana have been put on a ‘red’ alert by the India Meteorological Department. The rising water level in the Beas river has also caused concern for the Kapurthala district administration, who have advised residents to move to safer locations. In other news, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues his protest at Azad Maidan despite Mumbai Police asking protesters to vacate the area. Similarly, despite being booked in a rape case, Punjab AAP MLA Harmit Singh Pathanmajra evaded arrest by fleeing in a white SUV.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail for activist Umar Khalid, student leaders Sharjeel Imam, Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and four others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court, led by Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur, dismissed their pleas, stating that the long incarceration of the accused should not be a ground for their release pending trial. The Solicitor General argued that the accused were involved in a well-orchestrated criminal conspiracy to divide the nation on religious lines and cause national embarrassment at a global level.
U.S President, Donald Trump, made his first public appearance since rumors about his health began to swirl. At a highly anticipated press conference, Trump announced plans for a new U.S Space Command Headquarters to be built in Huntsville, Alabama, nicknamed 'Rocket City'. Amidst addressing the billion dollar project, Trump used the media Q&A session to dismiss 'fake news' about his supposed death and assert America's dominance in space against China and Russia. This decision is estimated to create over 30,000 jobs in Alabama and is expected to further strengthen American security in the 'high frontier'.
The Delhi High Court rejected the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and eight others, who have been behind bars for five years in connection to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 riots in Delhi. The court stated that a rushed trial would be detrimental to both the accused and the State, while responding to the delay in the trial cited as one of the main reasons for bail by the accused's lawyers. The prosecution argued that it was a planned and orchestrated conspiracy by the accused to defame India on a global level, making the long incarceration of the accused's not enough grounds for bail.
In light of the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, posters calling for the demolition of the AJL office in Bandra have appeared outside. The posters, featuring images of CM Devendra Fadnavis and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, bear the slogan "Deva Bhau Bulldozer Chalao" and have been put up by BJP leader Vishwabandhu Rai. The chargesheet accuses the Gandhi family of money laundering and acquiring AJL for a fraction of its actual value. The next hearing is scheduled for April 25.
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera has been given a notice by the Election Commission for reportedly being registered as a voter in more than one assembly constituency in Delhi. This comes after the District Election Officer posted the notice on X, asking Khera to respond by September 8. Khera, in turn, accused the EC of bias towards the ruling BJP, stating that complaints from the Congress regarding voter fraud are often ignored while action is swiftly taken against opposition leaders.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to JNU student leader Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam, who were both facing prosecution under the UAPA for their alleged involvement in the planning of the February 2020 riots in Delhi. The court had reserved its order after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the accused, who included other individuals like Athar Khan, Khalid Saifi, and Mohd Saleem Khan. The prosecution had argued that the riots were pre-planned with a malicious intent, while Sharjeel Imam's lawyer maintained that his client was not involved in any violent activity during the protests against the CAA and NRC.