President Joe Biden has issued his first veto, blocking a measure that would nullify a new administration rule for retirement plans. The rule allows for certain retirement plans to weigh environmental, social, and corporate governance factors when selecting investments, instead of making decisions based solely on the best rate of return. The veto comes after the Senate voted 50-46 to pass the resolution to block the Labor Department rule. This is a newly divided Congress, after two years of unified Democratic control.

The stock market and cryptocurrency have been in the spotlight in recent times. While both investment avenues can offer significant returns, they are also subject to market risks. The recent fall in the stock market has left retail and small investors wary, and they are now exploring opportunities in cryptocurrency to avoid further losses and increase their accumulated capital. Despite Bitcoin’s current value being half of its highest level, it has maintained its position and moved slowly, which may be why investors are turning to it. However, investing in either the stock market or cryptocurrency requires thorough research, professional advice, and risk management strategies to minimize potential losses.

The US and its partners have been conducting annual military exercises, including air and sea drills involving US B-1B strategic bombers, while Japan and South Korea have been strengthening their alliance against China and North Korea. North Korea has repeatedly condemned these exercises, seeing them as a threat to their sovereignty.

The article reports that the Punjab police have launched a massive manhunt to arrest Amritpal Singh, a self-styled radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan sympathiser, who is currently on the run. Security has been tightened in many places across the state, and police have been deployed outside Singh’s house. So far, 78 people have been arrested, including six to seven gunmen of Amritpal. According to the police, 13 rifles, along with one revolver and 373 live cartridges, have been seized during the state-wide operation. The article also provides updates on the ongoing manhunt, including allegations that Amritpal Singh is an ISI agent, the notice issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on a plea seeking the release of Amritpal Singh, and the suspension of internet and SMS services in Punjab until Monday noon.