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The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump touts six-month mark: US is now ‘hottest‘ and ‘most respected country anywhere‘
President Trump marked his six-month anniversary of his second term in office by touting that the United States is the 'hottest' and 'most respected country anywhere in the world.' 'Wow, time flies!' the president began his message on Truth Social on Sunday morning. 'Today is that Sixth Month Anniversary of my Second Term. Importantly, it's being hailed as one of the most consequential periods of any President.' He added that six months was 'not a long time to have totally revived a major Country,' and that one year ago, 'our Country was DEAD, with almost no hope of revival.' 'Today the USA is the 'hottest' and most respected Country anywhere in the World,' he added. 'Happy Anniversary!!!' His comments come as Trump's six-month approval rating remains underwater with Decision Desk HQ finding 52.7 percent of U.S. adults disapprove of the president, while 44.6 percent approve. The latest Economist/YouGov poll also found that Trump's disapproval rating is at its highest level since the start of his second term. Still, Trump insisted his numbers within the GOP 'have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain 'troublemakers.'' 'They have hit 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%, in various polls, and are all Republican Party records,' he wrote in another Truth Social post. 'The General Election numbers are my highest, EVER! People like Strong Borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!' His comments come after he instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday to release the grand jury files in the case of sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein after nationwide pressure to produce more information. However, the president remains skeptical that the release of the files will quell the demand for more information on the case.
Economic Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Tomorrowland main stage gutted by fire, will the show in Belgium be cancelled?
Live Events Will Tomorrowland go ahead? Is the stage completely destroyed? NO NO NO GOD PLS WHOLE STAGE IS GONE.. JUST LIKE THAT.. I'M SUPPOSED TO BE THERE W2. I'M IN FULL PANIC MODE NOW — Samarth (@iamstake) July 16, 2025 (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A massive fire has engulfed the main stage of the Tomorrowland music festival site in Belgium's Boom, just two days before the event was set to begin. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which is yet to be brought under were no festivalgoers present at the site during the fire. However, around 1,000 staff members were believed to be working in the area at the time. As per VRT News, the Belgian public broadcaster there are no confirmed reports of injuries so clips shared on social media showed flames erupting from the right side of the main stage. Thick black smoke was seen rising above the site, and fireworks were heard in the background. It remains unclear whether the fireworks were linked to the cause of the services arrived quickly, and firefighters are continuing efforts to contain the blaze. Authorities have advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut as a precaution. Local officials say the smoke is not mayor of Boom, Jeroen Baert, has cut short his holiday in Germany to return and manage the one of the world's largest electronic dance music festivals, was scheduled to begin on Friday, July 18. Thousands of attendees travel from around the world to attend the event. Organizers said their top priority is the safety of workers and the surrounding community.A statement from the festival team reads: 'Our priority now is the safety of our visitors and those in the surrounding area.' However, there are no reports on its and videos show the stage structure heavily damaged, with only parts of the frame left standing. An X user posted that the whole stage has been main stage, known for its grand design and central theme, was to feature 'The World of Orbyz' this year.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madras High Court restrains recitation of Nama Sankeerthanam in residential locality without Collector's permission
Observing that what could be divine music to the ears of some might actually turn out to be a nuisance for others, the Madras High Court on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) restrained the use of a residential house for the recitation of Nama Sankeerthanam (congregational chanting of the names of Hindu Gods) unless the Collector grants permission for using the premises as a prayer hall. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh said, the law should apply equally to all, and that no religious group could use such premises for congregational prayers without the Collector's nod. 'Peace is the best prayer and silence is the greatest prayer. The day people realise this truth, they will not disturb others by indulging in loud and noisy ways of praying to God,' the judge said. The observations were made during the hearing of a writ petition filed by Prakash Ramachandran of Krishnamachari Street at Radha Nagar in Chromepet, Chengalpattu district. The petitioner had complained that a private organisation named Global Organisation for Divinity (GOD) had opened its office on the residential premises belonging to his neighbour T.S. Subramanian. The petitioner had complained of Nama Sankeerthanam being recited on the premises, causing disturbance to other residents of the locality. However, the private respondents filed a counter affidavit claiming they had the consent of all the other neighbours for the recitation and that their religious rights had been safeguarded under Article 25 (freedom of religion) of the Constitution. The private respondents also contended that uttering the names of Gods would only help in bringing peace of mind and serve as a remedy for all troubles and sorrows. However, the judge said, any prayer should remain confined within the four walls of a house and not end up causing disturbance to others. He also said, it was not necessary for all the residents in a locality to come to the court complaining about disturbance. Referring to an order passed by him restraining the use of residential houses for Christian congregational prayers in Kanniyakumari district without obtaining the Collector's nod, the judge told the respondents' counsel: 'The same will apply here too. Except the change in the name of God, all other things are the same. How can you have Nama Sankeerthanam without Collector's nod?' When the counsel stated her clients had already made a representation to the Chengalpattu Collector seeking permission, the judge ordered the recitation must not take place in the residential locality until the Collector grants permission and directed the Inspector of Chitlapakkam police station to ensure the court order was complied with in letter and spirit.
The Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
MAK India Limited Declares Breakthrough Solution to Combat All Types of Pollution
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 16: We create pollution day in and day out, all over the world. Scientists warn that beyond the year 2100, Mother Earth may no longer support life as created by GOD due to rampant pollution. In a decisive move toward achieving a pollution-free India—and the world—MAK India Limited, a company solely dedicated to pollution solutions, led by visionary founder Manu Neethi Manickam (popularly known as MAK), proudly announces that it has developed and successfully field-tested a comprehensive, patented, world-first, field-proven, and Made-in-India solution to all major forms of pollution—air, water, and soil. MAK India Limited Chairman Mr. Manickam Athappa Gounder and General Manager Mr. Ramesh Rajagopal said, "We have a patented, field-proven, world-first and scalable solution to all pollution—be it sewage, industrial effluents, solid waste, air emissions, or foul-smelling dumps. These technologies are developed in collaboration with premier Indian institutions like DRDO, CSIR, and SITRA. They are energy-efficient, require no chemicals, and operate at significantly lower OPEX, offering unmatched environmental and economic value. This fulfils Dr. Abdul Kalam's Vision 2020 to find a solution to all pollution." Key Highlights of the MAK Pollution Solution Portfolio 1. Sewage Water Pollution – 'Nip it at the Bud' Approach • Integrated technology from DRDO, CSIR, and MAK: Anaerobic Bio Digestion (ABD) Hybrid STP using hydrodynamic cavitation and ozone polishing. • 100% reuse-ready water. No power required for digestion. No sludge generation. • Enables a sewage-free society through smart disposal rules. • Makes lakes, rivers, and groundwater potable. • Same CAPEX, 1000°C with no external fuel. • Recovers heat energy for: a. Waste drying (crucial in wet seasons) b. Biochar production for organic agriculture c. Potential power generation in low-sunlight areas • Complies with Zero Dump, Zero Waste, Waste-to-Wealth, and Waste-to-Energy frameworks. • 24-hour waste-to-zero conversion. • Visits to operating plants can be scheduled. 3. The Challenge: Why We Must Act • Water Pollution: 60% of India's water bodies are polluted by sewage and industrial discharge. • Solid Waste: Landfills are overflowing; current systems are inefficient. • Industrial Pollution: Textile and leather industries face high treatment costs due to salt and organic loads. 4. MAK's Science-Driven Solutions A. Water & Sewage: 'Fit & Forget' Solutions • ABD (Anaerobic Bacterial Digestion): No power, no maintenance, no sludge. Long life RCC structure. • MAK Hybrid STP: Pre-filtration → Cavitation → ABD → Filtration → AOP/Ozonation. Output is odourless, reusable water. • FSTP: For faecal sludge evacuated from conventional septic tanks – multi-stage rapid treatment. B. Industrial Effluent – Textile & Leather • Go Green SFD (Salt-Free Dyeing): Developed with SITRA. Removes the need for salts, reducing TDS by 70%, improving reuse and cutting costs. • MAK 430 Inoculum: Microbial inoculum for eco-friendly tannery waste treatment. C. Solid Waste – KILN 1000 • 1000 °C combustion, no external fuel. • No leachate, no odour, no landfill. • Produces organic manure, heat, electricity and biochar. • Treats all types of municipal wastes, medical, sanitary, e-waste, and C&D waste. • In operation since 2019, with CPCB/TNPCB compliance. 5. MAK Results & Recognition • Sewage Waste Project Sites: CRPF Coimbatore (400 KLD STP), Dr GRD College (220 KLD STP), Septic Tanks for Govt Projects at DRDA Perambalur • Solid Waste Project Sites: Chennai (Kodungaiyur – 50 TPD), Coimbatore (Dr. GRD College – 5 TPD) • Awards: CavinKare MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Award. • Validated by DRDO, CSIR, SITRA. • Technology exported to 56 countries. 6. The MAK Philosophy & Vision • "A Solution for Every Pollution." • Inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. • Supports Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat. • Built for scalability – villages to megacities. • Sustainable, modular, indigenous. 7. Policy, Partnership & Call to Action • Invite Central/State Governments to form a High-Level Technical Committee. • Adopt MAK solutions under Smart City, Jal Shakti, MSME, Urban Dev., Defence. • CPCB & SPCBs can now deploy ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge), ZAP (Zero Air Pollution), ZD (Zero Dump) technologies. • Industries facing closure due to pollution can now operate with confidence. • Example: Sterlite Copper can now be revived using MAK's zero pollution system and India to become world leader in Copper. 8. Contact, Demos & Media • Live Demonstrations: On request. • Email: info@ • Web: | • Phone: 91 95009 91787 9. Annex: Key Data & Visuals • ABD/Hybrid STP: >95% water recovery, lifetime performance. • Go Green SFD: 70% TDS reduction. • KILN 1000: 100% waste-to-energy in 24 hours. Let us work together to save Mother Earth. Let India lead the world in solving the greatest crisis of our times: Pollution. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Says He Will ‘Probably' Visit Texas Floods on Friday
Donald Trump has stated he will 'probably' visit the scene of the deadly Texas flash flood disaster this Friday. At least 80 people have died after unexpected flash flooding in Texas began last Friday. In Kerr County, 28 children have died with 10 girls and one Christian summer counselor from Camp Mystic still missing. With more rain forecast, officials have urged people in Hunt, in Kerr County, to move to higher ground due to a potential of increased flooding. 'We wanted to leave a little time. I would have done it today, but we'd just be in their way. Probably Friday,' Trump told reporters in New Jersey on Sunday. The president later posted to Truth Social: 'GOD BLESS ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH SO MUCH, AND GOD BLESS THE STATE OF TEXAS!' Trump denied accusations Sunday that previous cuts to emergency services budgets had impacted the floods or informing residents about the incoming danger. 'They did not,' the president said. 'If you look at that water situation... that was really the (Joe) Biden setup, that was not our setup, but I wouldn't blame Biden for it either. I would just say, this is a (one in a) hundred year catastrophe and it's just so horrible to watch.' He had earlier signed a 'major disaster declaration' for Kerr County, Texas, 'to ensure that our Brave First Responders immediately have the resources they need,' he wrote in a Truth Social post. 'These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing. The Trump Administration continues to work closely with State and Local Leaders.' The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was activated following Trump's post. Last month, Trump said he planned to start 'phasing out' FEMA after the hurricane season ended. He said at the time, 'We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want to bring it down to the state level. A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can't handle it, the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn't be governor.' When asked if he still planned to phase FEMA out after the Texas tragedy, Trump said, 'Well FEMA is something we can talk about later, right now they're busy working so we'll leave it at that.' In February, the Trump administration sacked 880 workers at the country's national weather service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). On Sunday, Trump was also asked if any meteorologists who lost their jobs this year would be hired back. 'I wouldn't know that, I really wouldn't, I would think not,' he said. Trump insisted, 'This was a thing that happened in seconds, nobody expected it. Nobody saw it. Uh, very talented people are there and they didn't see it. I guess they said once in a 100 years they've never seen anything like this.' He continued, 'So, I wouldn't, uh, I mean people are trying to blame the school they're trying to blame the camp. They're trying to blame... it's just a horrible thing. but no, I wouldn't say that, no.'
