Donald Trump declared a plan to ‘liberate’ Washington, D.C., citing concerns over crime and homelessness. He intends to deploy the National Guard and place the city’s police under federal control, disputing official data showing a decline in violent crime. Trump’s actions follow an assault on a former White House staffer.

Despite Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil purchases, Indian stock markets have been resilient, driven by strong performances in key sectors and fresh foreign fund inflows. Market sentiment improved following the announcement of a US-Russia summit to discuss the Ukraine conflict, coupled with robust domestic mutual fund inflows and attractive valuations.

PETA India criticised the Supreme Court’s order to remove stray dogs from Delhi and NCR, calling it unscientific and ineffective.