7 July 2025: Rana Confesses, Trump Warns BRICS, Passia Extradition Soon
UPDATED: Jul 7, 2025 19:33 IST
On News at 7, this 7 July, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings you the day's most crucial headlines. 26/11 mastermind Tahawuur Rana admits his role in Mumbai attacks, says he trained with Lashkar-e-Taiba and worked as a trusted agent of the Pakistani Army. Trump threatens 10% tariff on nations supporting BRICS, calling the bloc anti-American. Khalistani terrorist Happy Passia to be extradited from U.S. to India for attacks in Punjab.
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