Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress highlighted his administration's swift actions and bipartisanship, symbolized by a dark purple tie. Despite facing opposition protests and economic challenges, he emphasized his strong Republican support and controversial foreign policy decisions, notably freezing military aid to Ukraine.
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Since taking office in 2019, Bukele has disbanded checks and balances like they were Black Friday leftovers. Judges? Fired. Opposition? Mocked. Constitution? “More like a suggestion,” he said, running for a second term despite an explicit ban. And yet, his approval ratings hover between 85–90%. To many Salvadorans, the tradeoff—liberty for safety—feels worth it.
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Israel has recovered the remains of soldier Oron Shaul from Gaza, held by Hamas since 2014, as tensions surround a ceasefire that will see the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The conflict has caused immense casualties and displacement, with significant reconstruction required post-ceasefire.
Former Haryana chief minister and INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away at 89 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Gurgaon residence. Chautala, a five-time chief minister, was rushed to Medanta Hospital but couldn't be saved. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and other political leaders expressed condolences, remembering Chautala's service to the state and society.
MCD schools in New Delhi face a shortage of 7,928 teachers, forcing each teacher to manage 43 students on average, exceeding the RTE Act's limit of 30. The shortage affects over 7.9 lakh students, leading to overcrowded classrooms and compromised learning. Some students from different grades and mediums are merged into one classroom, affecting educational quality.
During an ILT20 match between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates, Tom Curran was prematurely run-out, but MI Emirates withdrew their appeal in a gesture of sportsmanship. This act allowed Curran to continue batting and ultimately helped Gulf Giants secure a two-wicket victory. The incident highlighted the importance of fair play in cricket, setting a benchmark for the sport.
Mobile phone purchases on EMI are helping individuals in the informal sector create a formal credit history, enhancing access to other loans. Digital lending and no-cost EMIs from lenders like Bajaj Finance are boosting mobile sales on credit. Obtaining these loans helps in generating a credit score, which is beneficial for future borrowings.
Congress criticized the government's clearance of simultaneous polls bills, calling it a diversionary tactic. They expressed concerns about the bills' impact on federalism and electoral integrity, citing Modi's past actions as inconsistent with the "one nation, one election" slogan. The party reiterated its stance that the concept violates the Constitution's basic structure.
The National Testing Agency has released CUET UG 2025 admit cards for exams scheduled from May 13 to 16. Candidates can download them from cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password. The exam will now be held from May 13 to June 3. NTA will issue admit cards four days before each candidate’s test date.