J P Morgan projects a US recession by the end of 2025, attributing it to President Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs. The forecast indicates a potential GDP decline and higher unemployment. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell echoed the concerns, highlighting that tariffs may cause higher inflation and slower growth.

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misusing the Constitution for spreading lies and acting against India’s interests. Chandrasekhar also slammed Congress MPs for allegedly inciting communal hatred during the Waqf (Amendment) Bill debate and praised PM Modi for making Waqf land more accessible to the poor.

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal defended Piyush Goyal’s critique of Indian startups, saying Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha’s response missed the essence of the Union Minister’s statement.