New Delhi: In a widely anticipated move, the US Trade Representative on Tuesday proposed 12.5% ​​tariffs on exports from 54 countries, including India and China, accusing them of failure to ban imports of goods using forced labour.The announcement came as US officials are in India to discuss details of the framework agreement, which Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said was close to finalization.The USTR is also expected to release its report on a second investigation launched – dealing with excess capacity in 16 countries including India – which is being seen as a move to replace the temporary 10% till July 24.In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said: “India has engaged with the US on this matter as a part of Section 301 proceedings. As announced on 2 February 2026 and as per the joint statement issued on 7 February 2026, India is parallelly engaged with the US to finalize a framework agreement. In their submissions to the USTR, government agencies and businesses had rejected the allegations and called the investigation unfair, arguing that it was an issue on which there were global regulations.Government officials, who have held several rounds of discussions with their US counterparts over the past few months, were expecting the US to rely on Section 301 to impose additional tariffs, a key policy lever for the Trump administration’s efforts to discourage exports and force countries to negotiate duties bilaterally.The government has said it will agree to bilaterally negotiated rates if India has a comparative advantage over rival countries.Forced labor at risk in many key export sectors: USTRWhile India, Britain, China, Japan, Switzerland, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam face 12.5% ​​tariffs, six countries – the EU, Pakistan, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia and Ecuador – face the possibility of an additional 10% tariff.In its report, USTR alleged that there was evidence of the use of forced labor in cotton and polysilicone in the supply chain in China, which was used by other countries under investigation. It also notes that steel, aluminum, automobiles and auto parts, electronics, and agriculture, which are often part of trans-shipment practices, are often at risk of forced labor. It said that these practices have affected American goods.USTR said in its report, with similar findings for each country, “…the results of this investigation indicate that India’s actions, policies, and practices related to the imposition and failure to effectively enforce forced labor importation restrictions are unfair and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.”Now, the agency has sought comments till July 6 and will hold a hearing on July 7 before deciding the final action.

Social media personality Clavicular is getting a lot of attention after new photos of her recovery from rhinoplasty surgery surfaced online recently. The photos were shared by the X account Views CEO, which regularly posts clips and updates about online creators. While the post was intended to show Clavicular recovering from nose surgery, many immediately turned their attention to something else, the medical braces on her legs.Clavicular is shown in photographs wearing a nose strip after rhinoplasty, a cosmetic procedure that alters the shape of the nose. In one picture he is sitting inside the house and looking at his phone. In another, he sits in a wheelchair outside wearing large support braces on both legs. Because of those braces, many users began to wonder if they had undergone any procedures other than rhinoplasty.The post sparked discussion across the X, with users sharing questions, jokes and theories about her condition. However, neither Clavicular nor anyone associated with him has publicly confirmed any additional surgeries beyond the rhinoplasty shown in the photos.

Recovery pictures of clavicular rhinoplasty and leg lengthening surgery Estimate

The first image shows the clavicular sitting on a table inside a modern home. He is wearing a black polo shirt and a white nasal cast around his head. A recovery wristband can also be seen on his wrist as he looks at his phone during a quiet moment after surgery.The second image attracted more attention. Clavicular is sitting in a wheelchair near the vehicles parked outside while a woman kneels next to him, going through paperwork. He is still wearing a nose brace, but viewers immediately notice large braces and medical equipment attached to both legs.This led many users to speculate about leg lengthening surgery, a procedure that is sometimes discussed in luxmaxing communities. Others questioned why he was using a wheelchair. The photos sparked widespread reactions on social media. Many users speculated that Clavicular may have had to undergo leg lengthening surgery or some other leg-related procedure due to the braces and wheelchair, although no such surgery has been confirmed. Others made fun of her appearance, drawing attention to her skinny legs and saying she had “lost her aura.” Some users simply asked, “Why was brother in a wheelchair?” While some wished him a “speedy recovery” after rhinoplasty.Reactions to the X varied widely. Some users expressed surprise at her appearance while others shared memes and jokes on the pictures. A small group wished him a speedy recovery and urged people not to jump to conclusions without more information.

Political streamer Hassan Pikar, known online as Hassanabi, is in the news following reports that he was denied entry to the United Kingdom by the UK Home Office. At the same time, a report published by the New York Post drew renewed attention to his college years and family background. The report claims that Hassan struggled academically while attending the University of Miami and later transferred to Rutgers University with the help of his mother. It also included several allegations received from unknown sources about his personal life. Hasan Pikar has not responded publicly to the report.As people discuss the claims, many have become curious about the woman mentioned in the story. Hassan’s mother, Alkar Sedef Pikar, has had her own academic career and comes from a family with strong connections to education, business and media. Over the years, Hassan has also spoken publicly about his influence on his life and the inspiration they gave him while growing up.

Who is Alkar Sedef Piker and what did the New York Post report about Hasan Piker’s college years?

Ulkar Sedef Pikar, whose first name is Uighur, is an art and architectural historian. He earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from Rutgers University and later completed a PhD at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where his research focused on architectural history and Orientalism.Born in Istanbul, Türkiye, Alkar is the daughter of Nuket Yavaska and Dogan Uygur. His brother is Cenk Uygur, co-founder of The Young Turks. According to family stories shared in interviews, Dogan Uygur grew up in a poor farming family before earning a scholarship, becoming a mechanical engineer, and later moving to the United States. Eventually he worked in real estate development and invested in The Young Turks. Ulkar’s mother ran a home textile business.ULKER She is married to Mehmet Behset Pikar, a political scientist and economist. He has two sons, Hasan Pikar and Murat Pikar, who works as an aerospace engineer.According to the New York Post, Hassan enrolled at the University of Miami in 2009 after returning to the United States. The outlet reported that he earned a 2.9 GPA and struggled academically because he was “partying too hard.” The report claims that after those grades, Alker helped arrange his transfer to Rutgers University, where he later graduated in 2013.Hassan has spoken warmly about his mother in the past as well. In a 2016 Facebook birthday post, he called her:“The most badass, beautiful, ambitious, caring, loving, intellectual, feminist woman on the planet.”He also wrote:“A few years ago she went back to college to pursue higher education in art history, focusing on cultural preservation – while managing her own commercial real estate properties.”Hasan Pikar said that seeing his mother continue her education inspired her and “inspires me to strive for greatness every day.”

New Delhi: The Congress plans to intensify its agitation over the NEET-CBSE controversies in the next fortnight, directing party members to focus on issues related to students and youth without getting distracted by the schemes of the cockroach Janata Party.The CJP’s announcement of a physical protest in Delhi on June 6 has raised concerns in the Congress that this could be another “India against corruption” strategy by political rivals. Congress strategists and youth organizations have found CJP’s links with a rival and Congress has told its members that the organization’s actions should be done with caution. “We are cautious, not worried. The country has been misled once and cannot be misled again,” said a strategist.“With Rahul Gandhi leading the opposition’s charge on the NEET-CBSE controversies, the Youth Congress has taken to the streets in cities that are believed to have resonance over both the issues.YC chief Uday Bhanu Chib launched a nationwide protest in Goa on May 29, and it will cover Maharashtra, Telangana, Assam, Haryana, MP, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Punjab and will end in Tamil Nadu on June 20. The party’s student organization NSUI is also protesting in the cities. When CJP protests on June 6, YC will take to the streets in Haryana.The Congress is still haunted by the memories of Anna Hazare’s movement during the UPA which led to the formation of AAP. “The idea of ​​others is to publicize the ‘Gen Z movement’ and then project them in alliance with their political party. NEET is just incidental for them,” said a Congress member.“

Real Madrid star player Kylian Mbappe was seen training with teammates in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, days ahead of the World Cup 2026.While Kylian Mbappe is completely focused on representing his country and giving his best performance at the World Cup, recent pictures of him with girlfriend Ester Exposito while on holiday have caused outrage.

Kylian Mbappe spends quality time with girlfriend Ester Exposito ahead of World Cup, sparking outrage

In the last few hours, several pictures of Real Madrid star player Kylian Mbappe going jet skiing with his girlfriend Ester Expósito and spending quality time with her on a luxurious yacht have created a stir.Although the exact date of the photos is unknown, it is rumored that the photos were taken last week, just days before the World Cup 2026 began.One fan posted the ex and wrote, “Mbappé will end up like Neymar. When he could have been the best in the world, he ruined himself.”Another fan wrote, “World Cup in 10 days, turtle doing rounds on jet ski ??? 🏝️ Come on then, will France take Aster to the stands for the final?”“This guy went on a secret vacation to Real for this woman. Now they’re having fun alone together. The World Cup is on but she doesn’t care too much,” posted a third fan.Another fan said, “10 days left in the World Cup and what is this idiot doing.”However, Kylian Mbappe seems to be keeping himself away from all the drama in his personal life as he has his sights set on the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe is committed to giving his best to his nation

A few days ago, in an interview, Kylian Mbappe talked about his preparation, saying, “I’m the captain of the team. It’s different now. It’s a different responsibility. But I’m ready for it, ready to lead my team on the biggest stage of the game, and I hope we go back to Paris and the Champs-Élysées with trophies.”“I think when you play, you don’t think about legacy. You think about performing and bringing home the trophy,” the star player said.

The mother of a pregnant teenager who died in a devastating car crash in Ohio has said she wants ICE to deport the Indian national accused in the incident. She says she doesn’t want him to live in America.33 year old Tarsem Singh 17-year-old Ashley Holmes faces serious charges including involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and aggravated vehicular manslaughter in connection with the death of her unborn child. Federal immigration officials have also filed a detainer against Singh, meaning he could soon face deportation proceedings.Ashley’s mother Annette Holmes said she wanted Singh out of the country.“No one should ever deserve to die while pregnant with their first child,” Annette Holmes, 40, told Newsweek in a phone interview.She added, “I agree with him being deported permanently. We found out that he came here illegally in the first place. They can send him wherever is better because I don’t want him to be in America anymore.”According to the family, Singh was the father of Ashley’s unborn child. Relatives also claimed that the teen had attempted to leave the relationship several times.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Singh had entered the US illegally through the southern border in California in February 2017. He was arrested at the time but was later released on bond after a judge’s order. Now, Singh is being held on $1 million bond. His jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 17-21.The fatal accident occurred on February 16 when Singh failed to stop for police, leading officers on a high-speed chase.According to a report obtained by Newsweek, the Range Rover carrying Tarsem and Ashley was first recorded traveling at 79 mph (127 km/h) in a 55 mph (89 km/h) zone. During the pursuit, vehicle speeds exceeded 120 mph (193 km/h) before the driver lost control on a turn, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a jeep.The Range Rover overturned several times, causing Ashley to fall out of the vehicle. She suffered fatal injuries and her unborn child also died. Singh was injured and airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital.Remembering her daughter, Annette Holmes described Ashley as a caring and cheerful young woman who always tried to lift the spirits of those around her. The family said Ashley loved animals, music and spending time with relatives and friends. She further said that she hoped to pursue a career in helping others, either as a veterinarian or as a doctor specializing in heart care.

Srinagar: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the first model border village at Chumur, located at an altitude of 16,700 feet on the India-China border.Officials said the project, the first of its kind in the region, will focus on infrastructure development, employment and livelihood generation, all-weather connectivity and comprehensive civil-defense integration. The initiative aims to facilitate the transition from a largely nomadic lifestyle to secure and permanent settlement in remote frontier areas.Chumur has 24 households with a population of 91 people, all of whom are engaged in goat rearing and its production for pashmina.Under the programme, families in these villages will be provided with climate-resilient, south-facing passive solar houses, designed to maximize solar heat gains and protect them from harsh winters when temperatures drop to -35 degrees, a statement from the Ladakh government said.Each household will receive a residential unit with an attached bathroom, an additional room suitable for homestay activities, kitchen garden space, livestock shed and dedicated fodder storage facilities. Depending on weather conditions, these houses are expected to be completed by September this year.To strengthen food security and livelihoods, a 90 x 27 feet commercial greenhouse will be set up in collaboration with the Defense Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) for year-round vegetable cultivation, officials said. He said the product will meet local needs and supply to nearby defense establishments, including the Army and ITBP, thereby creating a sustainable market for villagers, as well as promoting stronger civil-defence cooperation. “A central service core comprising a school, primary health center (PHC), community hall, park, community café and tourist interpretation center (TIC) will provide essential services and strengthen social and economic life in the village,” he said.A total of 10 such border villages will be developed in the first phase of the Vibrant Village Programme.Addressing the people on the occasion, Saxena said, “Due to its strategic location on the India-China border, Chumur has been selected as the first model border village of Ladakh under the Vibrant Village Programme, a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has consistently emphasized that border villages are not the “last villages” but the “first villages” of India.