Vanshika Saini, a 21-year-old student from Derabassi, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on a beach near Ottawa, Canada, after going missing on April 22. The daughter of AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa's aide, Vanshika had recently completed her exams and was scheduled for an IELTS exam. Her family suspects foul play, and investigations are ongoing.
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Badar Khan Suri, an Indian scholar in the US, faces detention amid a crackdown on alleged Hamas supporters. His family and friends in India insist on his innocence, highlighting his research-focused life and lack of political involvement. Suri's situation raises concerns about the broader scrutiny of pro-Palestinian activism in the US.
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