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Amazon allegedly pocketed hundreds of millions by not refunding consumers for Trump-era tariffs, a class-action lawsuit claims. While other companies sought reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruling, Amazon reportedly held back, potentially to gain political favor. The suit alleges Amazon profited from unlawful government actions, leaving customers to bear the costs.

India's participation in the IHF Women's Junior (U20) World Championships in China is uncertain as the team awaits sports ministry and SAI clearance. A dispute between two rival handball bodies has led to the delay, impacting the team's ability to confirm participation and arrange travel for the tournament scheduled from June 24 to July 5.

The Delhi High Court strongly criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for deeming Vinesh Phogat ineligible, suspecting rule changes targeted her post-maternity break. The court questioned the federation's actions, emphasising motherhood shouldn't disadvantage athletes, and directed the Centre to form an expert panel to assess her fitness for the Asian Games trials, ensuring her participation.

Australia is facing its largest diphtheria outbreak in modern history, with over 220 cases reported and a potential fatality under investigation. The crisis, primarily impacting Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory, is linked to plummeting childhood vaccination rates and a severe healthcare worker shortage. The government is mobilizing an emergency support package to address the situation.

Pakistan plans to increase its defense budget by PKR 100 billion for the next fiscal year, reaching an estimated PKR 2.665 trillion. This move aligns with an IMF-backed reform program projecting a significant rise in federal revenues to PKR 17.144 trillion. The government is also committed to digitizing payments and tackling corruption across institutions.

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Students’ Group Slams Govt Over Recurring Violence

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to study how to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement. The initiative will explore increased job training, new worker protections, and alternative economic models, including universal basic capital, to address potential labor disruptions across industries.

The Delhi high court has strongly criticized the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events. The court urged the Centre to form an expert committee to assess Phogat's status and ensure her participation in Asian Games trials, emphasizing the protection of athletes and the sport's larger interest.

According to messages accessed by TOI, UWW president Nenad Lalovic informed the WFI that, as the national federation, it was well within its rights to seek explanations from Vinesh and take any action it deemed appropriate after reviewing her response to the show-cause notice issued last Saturday.

Indian Super League clubs have threatened to review their commitment beyond this season due to a lack of structural and commercial clarity. Thirteen clubs had proposed an alternative model, emphasising the need for a financially sustainable league and urging the AIFF to collaborate on a framework for all stakeholders.