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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and external affairs minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed strong US-India strategic ties, highlighting cooperation in defence, trade, energy and technology. Rubio said US visa reforms were global, not India-specific, while condemning racist remarks against Indian Americans. Both leaders discussed energy security, Quad cooperation, trade negotiations, Iran tensions and India’s multi-alignment foreign policy approach.

In a heartfelt appeal, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi reached out to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the chilling incident involving two women from Assam and Bihar who faced harassment and racial abuse in Delhi.

Streamer Dalton Eatherly, known as ChudTheBuilder, was reportedly involved in a courthouse shooting in Clarksville, Tennessee. Social media claims an altercation led to an accidental gun discharge, but police have not confirmed the details yet. The incident happened just days after the streamer’s arrest at a Nashville restaurant over an unpaid bill dispute.

Streamer Dalton “ChudTheBuilder” Eatherly was arrested after a courthouse shooting in Clarksville, Tennessee. Soon after, a viral screenshot claimed he posted racist comments on Facebook about the incident. However, there is no verified evidence the Facebook post was real. Authorities charged Eatherly with attempted murder and other firearm-related offenses following the shooting investigation.

Two women, one from Assam and another from Bihar, were allegedly assaulted and molested by a group of men in Nehru Place, Delhi. The incident, which began with derogatory remarks, escalated into a physical altercation where their clothes were torn. Police have registered a case and are conducting raids to apprehend four identified accused.

Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh faces backlash after a video surfaced showing him allegedly making a racially insensitive remark to Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan strongly condemned the comment, recalling his own experiences with skin tone-based mockery and demanding strict action against Arshdeep.

A viral JPMorgan harassment lawsuit involving Chirayu Rana, a banker of Nepalese origin, has taken a sharper turn after senior executive Lorna Hajdini countersued him for defamation, calling his “sex slave” allegations false and malicious, and claiming they destroyed her reputation and life

US President Donald Trump made a surprise audio call during the US Embassy's 250th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, expressing his admiration for PM Modi and calling him "great" and "my friend." Trump emphasized the close US-India relationship, stating India can count on the US "100%" and that the two nations have "never been closer".

Kayla Nicole publicly apologized after old racist and homophobic tweets resurfaced online, calling the posts “ignorant, hurtful and completely wrong.” The former girlfriend of Travis Kelce admitted she felt ashamed reading them today and revealed she deleted her X account to avoid spreading negativity. The controversy exploded amid renewed attention on Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift, as fans continue speculating about the couple’s rumored wedding plans and recent lyrical references in Swift’s music.

Former QPR midfielder Amrit Bansal-McNulty, who is half-Indian, has partially won his employment tribunal case against ex-Crawley Town manager John Yems after racial harassment claims were upheld. The former Northern Ireland youth international is now pursuing around £12 million in compensation, alleging the abuse caused psychiatric damage and ended his football career. Claims against QPR were dismissed, while Crawley Town was found vicariously liable.

A former JPMorgan banker of Nepalese descent alleged that a senior executive coerced him into “non-consensual and humiliating sex acts" while threatening his career and subjecting him to racial abuse. According to a WSJ report, the bank unsuccessfully tried settling the case before the lawsuit was filed

A turbulent situation is unfolding at JPMorgan Chase as a former junior banker has leveled serious allegations against one of the firm's executive directors, claiming sexual abuse, coercion, and racial harassment. The ex-employee describes ongoing misconduct followed by retaliatory actions taken after they reported the matters.

Veteran actor Peter Capaldi has voiced his thoughts on the criticism directed at Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa for their Doctor Who roles. He believes the show has always evolved, and people shouldn't take it too seriously. Gatwa, facing racist remarks, humorously suggests critics find a hobby, while Paapa Essiedu also endured backlash for a Harry Potter role.

New Delhi called the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” after the US president endorsed an anti-India statement by American radio host Michael Savage, a move that has also triggered widespread backlash among Indian-Americans

New Zealand minister Shane Jones defended his "butter chicken tsunami" immigration remarks, citing "hyperbole" for public debate impact. Despite criticism from Indian community leaders and opposition MPs labelling his comments "racist," Jones insists immigration is a key election issue.