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Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, overcoming legal challenges, an assassination attempt, and a divided Republican Party. His victory, despite various controversies and a struggling Democratic campaign led by Kamala Harris, marked a significant political resurgence and prompted global speculation about his second term.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor backed Kerala unit chief K Sudhakaran amid reports of rift, highlighting significant victories under his leadership. Tharoor encouraged unity within the party. Sudhakaran deferred to the party's high command on his position, while denying any controversy regarding his commitment. Speculations intensified with Sudhakaran's recent interactions and requests for role clarification.
Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the summons issued by a UP trial court in the VD Savarkar defamation case. This action follows the Allahabad High Court's rejection of his plea on April 4. Gandhi's petition asserts that the proceedings are frivolous and intended to punish him for exercising his freedoms as an opposition leader.
Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student at Mohawk College, tragically died after being struck by a stray bullet at a Hamilton bus stop. She was an innocent bystander caught in a shootout between two vehicles. Police are investigating the homicide and appealing for public assistance with dashcam or security footage from the area.
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The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that NEET PG 2025 will be conducted in two shifts on June 15, sparking concerns among aspirants. Candidates have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the move, recalling issues with last year’s normalization process and expressing worries about the potential challenges of holding the exam in multiple shifts.
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