In Boulder, Colorado, a pro-Israel vigil was targeted by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national illegally present in the US, who allegedly set six attendees on fire while shouting "Free Palestine." The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of terrorism, as the victims, aged 67 to 88, sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe burns.
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Karnataka's Congress government is contemplating sending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to the President after the governor rejected it twice. The bill proposes 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore, alongside quotas for other categories. The government is exploring options after constitutional experts advised against challenging the governor's decision in court.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship is reportedly getting serious, with talks of engagement on the horizon. Sources suggest Kelce may seek Swift's parents' blessing soon. However, Swift's absence at the American Music Awards 2025 sparked controversy, with fans alleging she was snubbed after failing to win any awards. Despite the AMA drama, the couple seems focused on their relationship.
During an all-party parliamentary delegation to Panama, Shashi Tharoor strongly condemned Pakistan's support for terrorism against India. Addressing the Indian community, he highlighted India's shift in counter-terrorism, citing the surgical strikes in Uri and Balakot. Tharoor emphasised India's message of consequences for attackers and defended Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, an e-rickshaw driver's attempt to cross a railway crossing during a red signal resulted in his vehicle getting stuck on the tracks. A vigilant railway employee scolded the driver and made him do sit-ups as punishment. The incident, captured on video and shared widely, prompted intervention from the GRP and Railway Seva, averting a potential accident.
Wazahat Khan Qadri, whose FIR led to the arrest of an Instagram influencer, has become untraceable, prompting investigations across multiple states. He faces several FIRs in Kolkata, Assam, and Delhi for allegedly denigrating Hindu deities and inciting communal tensions. Qadri's father claims his son is innocent and that his accounts were possibly hacked, citing threats received since the influencer's arrest.
An Israeli airstrike on May 13 targeted and killed Muhammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, while he was operating in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The strike also eliminated Muhammad Shabana and Mahdi Quara, commanders within Hamas's ranks. When Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat in October 2024, Muhammad Sinwar became the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the CBIC for its swift response to social media allegations of GST registration delays and corruption. A Twitter user shared claims of a 20-day wait, prompting CBIC to clarify that the application was under Delhi State GST jurisdiction and awaiting taxpayer clarification on a rent agreement detail. Sitharaman emphasized transparency and integrity in taxpayer service.