The Supreme Court rejected a Sri Lankan national's plea to settle in India after serving a seven-year sentence under UAPA for LTTE links, stating India, burdened with a large population, cannot be a 'dharamshala' for foreign nationals.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Deshnok in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on May 22, marking his second visit to an IAF base after the May 7 strikes. He will offer prayers at the Karni Mata temple and address a rally. The visit, following Operation Sindoor, includes a possible meeting with soldiers deployed along the Indo-Pak border.
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An expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer, identified as an ISI officer, attempted to recruit Indian nationals by targeting visa applicants and their relatives. He aimed to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. This incident follows a pattern of Pakistani intelligence operatives using the high commission for espionage, leading to previous expulsions and staff reductions.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes 2025 appearance sparked widespread discussion, with her royal white saree and striking red sindoor becoming the focal point. Social media users speculated the sindoor symbolized support for 'Operation Sindoor,' a retaliatory attack by Indian Armed Forces. Others interpreted it as a powerful statement silencing recent divorce rumors surrounding her and Abhishek Bachchan.
Tesla's stock surged, increasing its market cap to $1.12 trillion, prompting Elon Musk to taunt Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on X. Musk referenced Walz's earlier mockery of Tesla's stock decline, responding with sarcasm and personal insults. Walz had previously joked about Tesla's struggles, leading to Musk's sharp rebuke and subsequent name-calling, before Walz walked back his comments.
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