Asserting the zero-tolerance policy of the administration towards terrorism, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Mahmoud Khalil is an individual who was given the privilege of coming to this country, to study at one of our nation's one of the finest universities. And he took advantage of that opportunity, of that privilege by siding with Hamas terrorists."
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Pakistan claimed a 127-run victory over West Indies in the first Test in Multan, led by spinner Sajid Khan's five-wicket haul and Abrar Ahmed's four. Pakistan bowled out West Indies for 123. A humorous exchange between Mohammad Rizwan and Kevin Sinclair during the game went viral. Pakistan now leads the series 1-0.
Two Agra police constables were suspended after a truck loaded with illegally mined marble was stolen from the Sarendhi police outpost while they were on duty. Initially, the assistant commissioner denied the theft, but an FIR was filed following a complaint from the truck owner. An investigation has been launched to recover the vehicle.
Sudeep Neupane, 27, was cremated at Triveni Ghat around noon, with hundreds, including local govt officials, gathered for the last rites. Sudeep, his family said, was shot immediately after he identified himself as a Hindu and had no time to explain that he was not from India.
Abhay Singh, also known as 'IIT Baba', was detained in Jaipur under the NDPS Act for possession of marijuana but was granted bail due to the small quantity involved. He came into the spotlight during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and has faced multiple controversies, including an alleged assault during a news debate.
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister following internal party rifts and pressure from the BJP brass in Delhi. His handling of the ethnic conflict and potential no-confidence motion from the opposition Congress played roles. Additionally, a leaked audio clip purportedly containing offensive remarks further undermined his position.
The Israeli government, in coordination with the US administration, launched a significant airstrike on Hamas positions in Gaza, resulting in at least 69 Palestinian casualties. The operation is in response to stalled ceasefire negotiations, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorizing the strikes.
In a tragic incident in South East Delhi's Pul Prahladpur, a 21-year-old man named Sohaib was fatally stabbed following a dispute over a bidi. The altercation escalated when Sohaib, his brother Mohsin, and their mother confronted the attackers, resulting in serious injuries to Mohsin and a friend. Police have arrested three individuals and recovered blood-stained knives from the crime scene.
A confidential report, undated and unsigned, mysteriously appeared before the Supreme Court during a hearing on the Enforcement Directorate's plea concerning Anil Tuteja's bail in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. No party claimed responsibility for it. The court is set to investigate further, instructing advocates to review the report and the registrar to trace its origin.
Amid her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively's past comments are resurfacing. She once admitted to "poisoning" the Gossip Girl cast against Penn Badgley and has spoken about clashes with directors over creative input. The lawsuit, involving harassment claims and a $400M countersuit, stems from their film It Ends With Us.