A British F-35B Lightning fighter jet, grounded in Kerala due to a hydraulic fault since June 14, has successfully taken off after repairs. A UK technical team completed the work at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, with support from Indian authorities. The aircraft's extended stay garnered public attention, while the UK government expressed gratitude for India's collaboration.
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Amidst political shifts in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has extended an invitation to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT to rejoin the ruling coalition. This comes after Thackeray met with Chief Minister Shinde, sparking speculation about a potential reconciliation. Fadnavis emphasized the BJP's stability until 2029, suggesting an opportunity for Thackeray to reconsider alliances.
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In a significant victory for immigrants, a US court has blocked President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, deeming it unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, upholds the 14th Amendment, ensuring that children born in the US to non-citizen parents on short term visas are still granted citizenship.
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