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| At a Glance | US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a surprise Delhi event call. Bharatiya Janata Party scored a major Bengal repoll win in Falta. A gunman was killed outside the White House after opening fire. Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine. India issued Ebola-related travel advisories for three African nations.
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| ‘Love My Friend Modi’: Trump Turns Delhi Event Into Fan Moment |  | Trump’ Surprise Call
- Donald Trump made a surprise audio call during the US Embassy’s Independence Day event in Delhi.
- The US President said “I love the Prime Minister”, called Narendra Modi “great friend” and himself “a big fan”.
- Trump also said India could “count on me 100%” if it ever needed help and praised the growing India-US partnership.
Rubio’s India Visit
- Marco Rubio praised India-US ties, saying the two countries shared “so many values and so many common interests”.
- He also praised EAM S Jaishankar, calling him a “truly wise gentleman” whom he deeply respected.
- Meanwhile, asked about racist comments targeting Indian Americans, Rubio said “stupid people” exist everywhere and added that his own parents had migrated to US from Cuba.
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| Diamond Harbour Cracks: BJP’s Falta Sweep Shakes TMC Bastion |  | Crystal Clear BJP Victory
- BJP candidate Debangshu Panda won the Falta repoll by over one lakh votes, defeating CPI(M)’s Sambhu Nath Kurmi.
- The victory helped the BJP restore its tally to 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly.
- Falta was considered a Trinamool Congress stronghold and falls under Abhishek Banerjee’s Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency.
Why The Repolls
- The Election Commission ordered a repoll in all 285 booths after allegations of large-scale irregularities during voting.
- TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from campaigning before the election but remained on the ballot as the withdrawal deadline had passed.
- A public face-off between Khan and police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, dubbed “Pushpa” versus “Singham”, became one of the major talking points of the election.
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| White House Gunman Who Claimed To Be ‘Jesus Christ’ Killed In Shootout |  | Armed Suspect Opened Fire Near White House Checkpoint
- A 21-year-old gunman identified as Nasire Best was shot dead by Secret Service personnel after opening fire near the White House.
- The suspect allegedly fired multiple rounds at a security checkpoint, triggering panic and a major federal response.
- At least one bystander was seriously injured, while Donald Trump remained inside the White House during the incident.
Suspect Had History Of Bizarre Behaviour
- Investigators said Best had previously claimed he was “Jesus Christ” and had earlier been detained near restricted White House areas.
- Court records showed he had been involuntarily committed for psychiatric evaluation after earlier incidents involving erratic behaviour.
- Trump praised the Secret Service for its “swift and professional” response, called the White House America’s “most cherished structure”, and stressed the need for stronger presidential security after the latest shooting scare.
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| Oreshnik Unleashed: Russia Hits Kyiv With Hypersonic Missile Barrage |  | Russia Rains Missiles Barrage On Kyiv
- Russia carried out overnight strikes on Ukraine using Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles, calling the assault retaliation for Ukrainian attacks inside Russia.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile during the attack, with one strike reported in Bila Tserkva near Kyiv.
- Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 600 drones and 90 missiles overnight, while air defences intercepted most of the incoming weapons.
Attacks Leave Trail Of Destruction
- Local authorities said at least two people were killed and 56 others injured as explosions damaged homes, schools, warehouses and supermarkets across Kyiv.
- Kyiv resident Svitlana Onofryichuk said the assault was unlike anything witnessed during the war and forced her to leave the city after losing her workplace.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously claimed the Oreshnik missile can travel at 10 times the speed of sound and penetrate deep underground bunkers.
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| The Next Outbreak Frontier? India Flags Ebola Risk In Three African Nations |  | India Sounds Ebola Alert
- India advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency.
- The health ministry urged Indians in affected countries to follow local health advisories and maintain strict precautions.
- Travellers arriving from Ebola-hit nations have been asked to report symptoms or exposure history to airport health authorities.
WHO Warns Of Fast Spread
- WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks show the world remains vulnerable to rapidly spreading diseases.
- Uganda confirmed three new cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which currently has no vaccine or cure.
- Congo has reported nearly 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths, with the outbreak spreading into neighbouring Uganda.
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| 🚂 Balochistan Chaos: 24 Killed As Pakistan Army Train Derails After Explosion |  | Train Carrying Military Personnel Targeted
- A suicide vehicle-borne blast targeted a train carrying over 300 Pakistani military personnel near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 100.
- The explosion derailed one of the train’s bogies and triggered a fire, while nearby houses and vehicles also suffered heavy damage.
- Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, saying its Majeed Brigade carried out a 'fidayeen' operation targeting Pakistani forces.
Emergency Response And Security Alert
- Rescue teams shifted the injured to Civil Hospital Quetta, FC Hospital and CMH as authorities declared an emergency in government hospitals across the city.
- Security forces sealed the blast site and launched rescue and investigation operations amid fears that the death toll could rise further.
- Officials said the train was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar for Eid holidays when the explosive-laden vehicle struck near the railway track.
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| 🚫 ‘No Indians Allowed?’ Taiwan Poll Billboards Trigger Outrage Among Expats |  | Election Billboard Sparks Controversy
- Billboards featuring a turbaned man with a “no entry” sign were put up in Kaohsiung ahead of local body elections.
- The hoardings were displayed by independent candidate Lee Hung-Yi, chief of Gangming ward in Siaogang district.
- Images of the billboard quickly went viral across Taiwanese social media platforms.
Official Condemns Remarks
- Lee Hung-Yi told local media he was specifically against Indian migrant workers, not migrants in general.
- His remarks unsettled members of Taiwan’s small but growing Indian community.
- Taiwan National Security Council Secretary General Joseph Wu strongly criticised the campaign tactic.
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| 🚗 Waqf Cases, Threat Calls & Scorpio Attack: Hyderabad Lawyer Run Over Outside Home |  | Advocate Died After Scorpio Rammed Him
- A 63-year-old advocate, Khaza Moizuddin, fighting cases linked to alleged waqf property encroachments was allegedly run over by assailants in an SUV.
- The attackers allegedly hit him at high speed outside his residence while he was leaving for a morning swim session.
- He suffered severe injuries in the attack and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Son Said Murder Linked To Waqf Property Disputes
- The victim’s son, Mohammed Farhan, claimed two educationists were behind the killing and linked it to ongoing waqf property litigation.
- The family alleged the advocate had survived multiple earlier attacks and had repeatedly received threats to withdraw cases.
- Police formed five special teams to trace the accused while legal bodies demanded a SIT probe and protection for the family.
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| 🔥 Punjab Prison Chaos: Fighting Inmates Unite Against Guards Amid Jail Violence |  | Barrack Clash Triggers Chaos
- A minor altercation inside barrack number four escalated into violence, vandalism and attempted arson within the prison.
- Around 40 to 50 inmates climbed rooftops, broke a barrack wall and allegedly set clothes ablaze.
- Smoke emerged from prison sections as inmates reportedly turned aggressive when jail authorities intervened during internal clashes.
Tear Gas Restores Order
- Senior police officials reached Kapurthala Central Jail with reinforcements while ambulances remained stationed outside the premises.
- Authorities used tear gas shells near midnight, after which DIG Naveen Singla confirmed the situation was controlled.
- Unverified videos showed inmates alleging brutal thrashing and gunfire, though officials confirmed only splinter-related injuries.
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| 🏏 Jofra Archer Fires Rajasthan Royals Into IPL Playoffs |  | Archer's All-round Effort Sets Up qualification
- Rajasthan Royals rode on Jofra Archer’s all-round brilliance to book the fourth and final play-off berth with a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians.
- Archer returned with splendid figures of 4-0-17-3 after his 15-ball 32 helped Royals reach a fighting 205 for 8 after 20 overs.
- It was 73 runs in the last five overs bowled by Mumbai Indians which proved to be decisive as Mumbai Indians could manage only 175 for 9 in 20 overs.
Collapse End Mumbai Indians’ Season
- Mumbai Indians' reply was spruced with a timely half-century from Suryakumar Yadav as well as Hardik Pandya’s 34 and Will Jacks’ 33.
- But none of these efforts were enough to revive the five-time winners, who had slipped to 38 for four with Archer’s two-wicket burst at the start.
- A mis-hit ended Pandya’s quickfire innings, while a sharp caught-and-bowled from Nandre Burger (2/43) of Suryakumar in the 18th over sealed the deal.
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