Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington next Monday to discuss a ceasefire agreement and potential hostage deal in Gaza. This visit follows discussions between Israeli Minister Ron Dermer and top US officials on Gaza, Iran, and related issues.
Donald Trump ended US sanctions on Syria through an executive order. This fulfilled his promise made during a Middle East visit. The move followed the formation of a new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. Sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and related entities remain. The US Treasury eased restrictions on Syrian banks and infrastructure projects. European Union also lifted sanctions.
Shortly after takeoff from Delhi on June 14, an Air India Boeing 777 bound for Vienna experienced a stall warning and ground proximity warning, leading to a significant altitude loss. Pilots successfully recovered the aircraft, and the flight continued safely to its destination.
Shefali Jariwala’s close friend and actor Pooja Ghai revealed that Shefali had taken a vitamin C IV drip on the day of her passing. She also revealed that police officers present at Shefali’s residence summoned the person who had administered the IV drip. The tragic incident reportedly took place between 10 and 11 PM when Shefali collapsed at home. She was immediately rushed to the hospital by Parag Tyagi but could not be revived.
India is expected to receive above-normal monsoon rainfall in July, benefiting agriculture but also posing risks of flooding in central regions. While most of the country will experience normal to above-normal rainfall, northeast and parts of east, extreme south peninsular, and northwest India are likely to receive below-normal rainfall.
American B-2 bombers struck Iranian nuclear sites. This led to a ceasefire between Tehran and Tel Aviv. China and Russia did not intervene. Analysts viewed this as a failure of the anti-Western alliance. The Iran-China-Russia partnership is based on convenience. Beijing and Moscow are hesitant to risk their interests. The US may recalibrate its strategies. Iran may reassess its allies.
India is bracing for above-normal rainfall in July, with the IMD warning of potential floods in Uttarakhand and Haryana. Central and northern regions are expected to receive heavy showers, while the northeast and parts of the southern peninsula may experience below-normal rainfall. Landslides and infrastructure damage have already been reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, prompting authorities to issue alerts and suspend activities.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Like every year, for AY 2025-26, taxpayers must choose between the new and old income tax regimes when filing ITR. The new regime is the default. Salaried individuals can switch annually by filing on time, while those with business income face stricter rules and must submit Form 10-IEA to opt out of the new regime.
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has weighed in on the public anger surrounding the brutal murder cases of Raja Raghuvanshi and Saurabh Rajput, allegedly orchestrated by their wives Sonam Raghuvanshi and Muskan Rastogi, respectively. In a recent interview, Akhtar admitted he felt “mixed emotions” about the national response to these cases.
Indian Railways has announced a slight increase in passenger train fares, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Ministry of Railways states that this adjustment aims to enhance service sustainability and streamline fare calculations. While suburban journey fares remain unchanged, there are marginal hikes across various classes, including both non-AC and AC categories in Mail/Express trains.
