A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by Secret Service officers after an exchange of gunfire close to the executive complex, officials said. A bystander was also struck during the shooting, while President Donald Trump was inside the White House and was not injured.
The development comes amid mounting controversy surrounding the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her matrimonial home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on May 12. Her family has alleged dowry harassment, procedural lapses in the initial probe, delay in registration of FIR, inconsistencies in the post-mortem examination, and possible tampering with evidence.
The death toll from the attack on a dormitory in Starobelsk in Russia's Luhansk region, has risen to 18 with more bodies being found in the rubble, local media reported. There may be three more children under the rubble, the press service of Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations stated.
Three young girls lost their lives after drowning in a well in Sagaur village under Gairatganj tehsil of Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district on Saturday. The victims, all close friends, had gone to fetch water from a well located nearly one kilometre outside the village when the tragedy occurred.
On behalf of the people of India, my condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China. May the bereaved families find strength in this tragic hour. Praying for the early and safe recovery of all remaining missing persons,” PM Modi wrote on X. The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan drew attention at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 with her second appearance at the event, stepping out in a pastel pink couture ensemble alongside daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. Images and videos from the French Riviera quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising the actor’s elegant look and signature red-carpet style.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajdeepsinh Jhala said the operation was launched on the basis of technical analysis and human intelligence inputs and executed simultaneously across Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Bharuch and Rajkot. He said four separate FIRs had been registered over the last four days, leading to the arrest of 13 accused.
Interacting with IANS, Twisha's cousin Ashish Sharma said: "We have usually seen that when a person dies, there is a sense of mourning not only within the deceased's family but even among the neighbours. Here, his conduct clearly reflects that he did not have any connection with her. I have even heard others discussing this in the court premises."
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, the Rajasthan government has issued a circular banning foreign travel by ministers, officials and employees at government expense, while outlining a series of energy-saving measures. The circular, issued by the Finance Department, outlines measures to reduce government expenditure and conserve fuel.
The public health risk from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been upgraded from high to very high, the WHO said on Friday. "We are revising our risk assessment of Ebola to very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at global level," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference.
Newly recruited candidates from across the country, from Delhi to Punjab, West Bengal, and Odisha, expressed happiness and gratitude on Saturday after receiving appointment letters under the 19th Rozgar Mela, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters nationwide.
Visiting US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after his arrival in New Delhi and extended an invite on behalf of US President Donald Trump for PM Modi to visit the White House in the near future. After the meeting, PM Modi said that both countries will continue to work closely for the global good.
An FIR has been registered against Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai over alleged objectionable remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a political gathering in Mahoba district. The controversy has triggered sharp political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Congress leader of using 'indecent” and 'unparliamentary' language.
The cumulative petrol and diesel revision of just under Rs 5 a litre in three days this month is the “smallest material upward movement” of any major economy outside the directly subsidising Gulf producers, and the states that tax fuel most heavily are governed by the political opposition, according to data.
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday after a joint team launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about militant movement in the area.
Indian actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hollywood star Eva Longoria were seen greeting each other with cheek kisses at the ongoing 2026 Cannes Film Festival, with videos and photographs of their interaction gaining attention on social media. The moment took place during a red carpet appearance at the prestigious film festival in France.
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said he has directed the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to investigate alleged excessive cancellation charges being imposed by Agoda and online ticket booking platforms on consumers.
Ahead of Bakrid celebrations, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Saturday issued a detailed advisory asking Muslims across the country to strictly follow government regulations, maintain public cleanliness, and ensure communal harmony during the festival.
PM distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates during the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela, saying the global community is increasingly looking to partner with India due to its youth potential and technological progress. The event was held virtually across 47 locations nationwide as part of the Centre’s ongoing employment drive.
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