A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh's Sector 11, Janki Das, was shot dead by two masked men on Saturday afternoon. The assailants fired multiple rounds before fleeing on a motorcycle with an accomplice. The motive remains unknown, and an investigation is underway.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is creating 'roadblocks' to protect President Trump from potential prosecutions after 2029, citing Democratic plans for 'political retribution'
President Trump is reportedly abandoning plans for a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' after federal judges blocked payments and lawmakers criticized it as a 'slush fund' for allies. The fund aimed to compensate supporters allegedly targeted by government investigations.
President Trump's plan for a $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies faces legal challenges. Federal judges have temporarily blocked payments, citing concerns of a 'slush fund' for political supporters and potential corruption. The Department of Justice will comply with the court's ruling.
Europe is expanding large-scale battery storage quickly, but current capacity still falls far short of what is needed to support climate goals. The article says better grids, lower battery costs and secure raw-material supply will be decisive.
Bolivia faces widespread protests and road blockades, with police responding to demonstrations demanding agrarian policy changes, better fuel quality, and the president's resignation. President Lula of Brazil expressed solidarity with Bolivia, urging dialogue and avoidance of violence.
玻利維亞行政首都拉巴斯因抗議總統巴斯（Rodrigo Paz）的民眾設置路障，引發物資短缺與警民衝突。巴斯不排除宣布緊急狀態，因其親商政策引發民怨。
India's ambitious piped natural gas (PNG) expansion is hindered by a severe shortage of trained manpower, particularly certified gas plumbers, and weak consumer uptake. CGD companies are adding only 8,000-10,000 connections daily, far below the target of 100,000. Rental housing issues and scattered demand also slow the rollout.
WeRide boss Tony Han Xu believes the first fully autonomous cars may arrive on streets by 2035, as global carmakers and tech firms accelerate the application of self-driving technologies despite roadblocks. The latest setback came when Chinese regulators stepped in after an incident in Wuhan on March 31. Authorities scaled back the issuance of new autonomous driving licences after a system failure on March 31 involving Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet, which left passengers stranded and disrupted traffic...
Richard Brown, a small sneaker reseller in Ohio, is among thousands of U.S. businesses struggling to get tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs in February. His company Proof Culture estimates the government owes up to $25,000. Trade experts warn many small importers may never recover billions in duties due to complex refund processes.
A study by China's People's Armed Police Force engineers outlines a scenario where autonomous machines manage urban unrest through roadblocks, facial recognition, and internet blackouts without human police intervention. The scenario depicts a crowd protesting after a military takeover assaulting government installations.
A new study by engineering experts from China's People’s Armed Police Force presents a hypothetical scenario where urban unrest following a military takeover is managed entirely by autonomous machines. The scenario describes roadblocks deployed automatically, key instigators identified and captured via facial recognition, internet connectivity cut off, and demonstrators dispersing without confronting any police officers in person.
Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act will move forward to markup next week despite lack of bipartisan support. Mortgage lender Newrez explored counting Bitcoin and Ethereum toward mortgage qualification, applying discounted valuations to account for crypto volatility. Hong Kong regulators moved to issue stablecoin licenses under a new framework that imposes strict compliance, reserve, and operational requirements. Russian courts ruled that cryptocurrencies qualify as property under law, setting a legal precedent for future criminal and civil cases. President Trump said he hopes to sign the crypto market structure bill soon, despite ongoing legislative roadblocks and disagreements over regulatory scope. Saga’s EVM blockchain halted operations following a $7M hack, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum. Steak ’n Shake rolled out a Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees, allowing workers to earn a portion of compensation in BTC.
