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| At a Glance | Gunfire outside the White House triggered a massive security response while President Donald Trump remained inside during Iran-related negotiations. India saw another fuel price hike amid rising crude prices linked to the West Asia conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a White House visit as Washington seeks stronger ties with New Delhi. Meanwhile, the US and Iran moved closer to extending their ceasefire, while the Delhi high court allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in Asian Games selection trials.
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| 🏛️Gunfire Erupts Near White House As Trump Holds Iran Talks; Press Runs For Cover |  | Chaos On Pennsylvania Avenue
- Multiple gunshots rang out near the White House, forcing Secret Service agents to lock down the area and rush journalists into secure shelter.
- US President Donald Trump remained inside the Oval Office while security personnel flooded downtown Washington and sealed nearby streets.
- FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed federal agents joined the Secret Service response as authorities investigated the shooting scare.
Reporters Dive For Cover
- Journalists stationed on the White House North Lawn said Secret Service officers ordered them to sprint into the press briefing room after the gunfire erupted.
- ABC correspondent Selina Wang said the sounds of the shots were captured on her phone recording as she dropped to the ground during the panic.
- Witnesses near the scene initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks before crowds began running and heavily armed officers swarmed the area.
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| 🤝 White House Calling! Rubio Gives India-US Ties A Fresh Spark With Trump’s Invite |  | Invite For PM Modi
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio,on behalf of President Donald Trump, invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House.
- The invitation renewed discussions around Washington-New Delhi ties amid lingering trade-related tensions.
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the discussions in New Delhi were “productive” and focused on security, trade and critical technologies.
Indo-Pacific Focus And Leadership Ties
- Rubio said the India-US relationship remains central to Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy and regional priorities.
- He described the personal rapport between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump as an important factor in bilateral engagement.
- Rubio also highlighted the Quad grouping as a key platform for cooperation in maintaining a “free and open Indo-Pacific”.
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| ⛽Pump Pressure! Petrol, Diesel, CNG Prices Climb Again Amid Hormuz Crisis |  | Fuel Prices Rise Again
- Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the third time in under 10 days, while CNG rates also went up by Re 1 per kg.
- In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 99.51 per litre and diesel Rs 92.49, while Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai also recorded fresh hikes.
- The latest increase comes amid soaring global crude oil prices and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Crude Surge Puts Pressure
- Global crude prices jumped from around $70 per barrel before the conflict to over $120 at one stage, sharply increasing India’s fuel import costs.
- Earlier, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said state-run oil companies were losing nearly Rs 1,000 crore daily, with cumulative under-recoveries nearing Rs 1.98 lakh crore.
- Meanwhile, commercial vehicle operators and taxi unions continued their protest across Delhi-NCR against rising fuel prices and stagnant fares.
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| ⚖️ Another Turn For Twisha Sharma Case: SC Steps In; Husband Gets 7-Day Remand |  | Top Court Intervenes
- The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance after growing scrutiny over Twisha Sharma’s alleged dowry harassment and suicide case.
- Twisha Sharma, a Noida-based actor, was found dead at her Bhopal in-laws’ residence on May 12.
- Police registered an FIR against her husband Samarth Singh and retired judge Giribala Singh on May 15.
Probe Intensifies Rapidly
- A six-member SIT was formed as Twisha’s family demanded an independent investigation and questioned the police inquiry.
- Courts rejected Samarth Singh’s bail plea and a second post-mortem request, while police raised the arrest reward amount.
- Samarth Singh was taken into custody in Jabalpur after arriving at the district court premises to surrender on May 22 and was sent for a 7 day police remand.
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| ⚽Bengal Govt Gives Mamata-Era Stadium Sculpture The Red Card |  | Govt Orders Removal Of Stadium Sculpture
- The West Bengal government removed a football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium during a redevelopment drive.
- The structure, designed by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, had been installed near the VVIP gate ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
- State sports minister Nisith Pramanik had earlier announced the decision as part of broader infrastructure upgrades and rebranding.
Controversy And Criticism
- The sculpture, installed in 2017 ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, had faced mixed public reactions over its design.
- Critics had questioned its aesthetic appeal and symbolic representation since its installation near the VVIP gate.
- The removal reignited discussions around earlier design choices made during its commissioning phase.
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| 🧠‘Dictator’? Yes. ‘Dumb’? No: Donald Trump Defends His Intelligence |  | Trump Hails His Mental Sharpness
- At a campaign-style event in New York, Donald Trump defended his intelligence and mental sharpness.
- “I don’t mind being called a brilliant total tyrant dictator. But I don’t want to be called dumb,” Trump told supporters.
- He also called himself “the smartest guy you’ll ever meet” while responding to criticism over his cognitive fitness.
Trump Mocks Democrats- Trump also referred to the Democrats as “Dumocrats,” a term he's resorted to frequently in recent times.
- He urged his voters to “gotta go vote” in the congressional elections or else it would be a “rigged election.”
- The rally was organised in support of Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, a candidate for New York’s 17th Congressional District.
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| Two Icons Changed Music And The Universe |  | Dylan Changed The Soundtrack- Bob Dylan became the poetic voice of a restless generation.
- His songs turned protest, politics, and pain into anthems.
- From folk stages to Nobel fame, his words kept echoing.
Copernicus Moved The Centre- Copernicus challenged old beliefs with his sun-centred solar system.
- His radical theory changed how humans understood the universe.
- He reportedly received his printed book on his deathbed.
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| 🤝 Strait Of Fear? US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Enter Make-Or-Break Moment |  | Fragile Diplomatic Opening
- Mediators are working towards extending the fragile US-Iran ceasefire by another 60 days through interim agreements.
- The proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions and Iranian port restrictions gradually.
- Iranian officials said negotiations were progressing towards a memorandum intended to formally end ongoing hostilities temporarily.
Nuclear Disputes Remain
- Donald Trump continues demanding that Iran surrenders enriched uranium stockpiles and dismantle key nuclear facilities permanently.
- Iranian leaders insist Tehran will protect sovereign rights while remaining open to diplomacy and broader negotiations.
- Gulf nations fear renewed US-Iran conflict could destabilise energy markets and disrupt crucial regional shipping routes.
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| 🪳 From Memes To Mayhem: Cockroach Janta Party Cries ‘Dictatorship’ After Website Goes Down |  | Website Takedown Sparks Row- Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed the platform’s viral website was taken down.
- Dipke accused the BJP-led Centre of displaying 'dictatorial behaviour' against the youth-driven digital movement.
- He claimed nearly 10 lakh users had registered as members before the website became inaccessible.
NEET Anger Boosts Campaign- Dipke said around six lakh members signed a petition demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG row.
- The meme-driven movement gained popularity among Gen Z and millennial users through satire and anti-establishment commentary online.
- Dipke also alleged that his personal Instagram account and the party’s social media handles were hacked earlier in the day.
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| 🐃 Beef With Trump? Iranian Trolls Say Buffalo Lost Appetite Over Resemblance |  | What Iran Said
- Iran mocked US President Donald Trump by joking that a viral Bangladeshi albino buffalo had lost its appetite after learning of its resemblance to him.
- The official account of Iran in Russia posted on X: "Poor thing! Bangladeshi buffalo upset by comparisons to Donald Trump.”
- The 700kg albino buffalo, nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’, went viral for its golden hair and resemblance to the US president, according to social media users.
The Buffalo's Story
- A visitor told local newspaper Prothom Alo that when she saw pictures on Facebook, the buffalo "looked exactly like Donald Trump’
- Another visitor jokingly noted that the buffalo's calm and polite nature "definitely does not match with Donald Trump."
- The buffalo will be slaughtered during Eid al-Adha celebrations in Bangladesh. Owner Ziauddin Mridha said crowds had been visiting daily to take pictures after it went viral online.
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| ⚖️ Delhi HC Lets Vinesh Phogat Back Into The Ring For Asian Games Trials |  | Court Orders Transparent Selection Process
- The Delhi high court allowed Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials on May 30 and 31.
- The division bench comprised Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.
- The court ordered the Wrestling Federation of India to video-record the trials under independent SAI and IOA observation.
Court Questions WFI’s Maternity Leave Policy
- The HC said WFI’s rules unfairly excluded athletes returning after maternity breaks, leaving no room for discretion.
- Judges termed the show-cause notice against Phogat “pre-mediated” and said it reopened settled issues.
- The order came after Phogat challenged a May 18 ruling that had denied her interim relief to participate in the trials.
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