Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old UPenn graduate, gained attention after being arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione previously earned a Master's in Engineering and worked as a head counselor for Stanford’s Pre-Collegiate Studies Program, where he taught AI to high school students.
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IBPS has released the PO interview admit card for candidates who cleared the mains exam. The admit card can be downloaded from ibps.in until February 18, 2025. The IBPS PO Mains 2024 result was declared on January 31, 2025. Selected candidates will now appear for the interview round. Candidates can check the direct link here.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the 'Young India' initiative, encompassing Skills University, Sports University, and Integrated Residential Schools, represents his signature brand inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. He highlighted the historical significance of the 'Young India' title and emphasized the employment assurance for students of the Skills University, along with corporate interest in the Sports University.
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