Former US President Donald Trump faced an assassination bid on Sunday while a CRPF jawan was killed during a clash with militants in Manipur. Meanwhile Bitcoin surged above $60,000 amid speculation that the attack against Trump had strengthened his presidential election prospects.
Donald Trump attacked
Former US President Donald Trump was injured during an assassination attempt on Sunday. The incident took place during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, killing one bystander and leaving two other spectators critically wounded. The shooter — identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks — was killed by the US Secret Service after firing from an elevated rooftop.
CRPF Jawan killed in Manipur
A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was killed during a gun attack by suspected militants at Mongbung village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday morning. A policeman was also admitted to a hospital after suffering injuries.
Bitcoin hits $60,000
Bitcoin rose above $60,000 on Sunday after the attack against Donald Trump sparked buzz about his Presidential poll chances. The most-traded crypto token rose 2.7% to reach $60,160.71 in New York as the Republican leader struck a defiant note after the attack.
Ambani wedding festivities continue
The Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding reached its final leg on Sunday with guests arriving for a reception in Mumbai. The youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani and the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, Radhika Merchant exchanged vows in a spectacular wedding ceremony attended by a host of international celebrities and high-profile guests from various fields on July 12. The wedding celebration of Radhika and Anant Ambani took place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. A blessing ceremony was conducted for the newlyweds on Saturday.
IMD red alert
The India Meteorological Department stated on Sunday that the monsoon has started shifting downward and that coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Konkan Goa will get more than 20 cm of rain in the coming days.
“The monsoon is shifting downward from today. We are issuing a red alert for coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Konkan Goa for the coming days. There may be more than 20 cm of rain there. Delhi-NCR will receive light rain in the coming days. There is no alert for Delhi,” IMD scientist Dr Naresh Kumar told ANI.
(With inputs from agencies)
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