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A powerful bomb exploded outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The FBI has declared the incident an act of terrorism, launching a large-scale investigation. Authorities are working to determine the motive and whether the attack was domestic or international, while also investigating if the explosion was livestreamed.
Foreign Minister Jaishankar emphasized that a mutually beneficial trade deal with the US is expected, where both countries gain. Negotiations are intricate, and no decision is final until all aspects are agreed upon. Discussions are progressing well, with officials slated to conduct further talks, aiming for an early deal covering a limited set of products.
The People's Union USA is spearheading a nationwide boycott of Walmart from May 20-26, protesting the retailer's labor practices and community impact. The group alleges economic corruption and criticizes the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Following the Walmart boycott, Target and McDonald's are slated for similar economic blackouts in June.
In Bathinda, authorities arrested Raqib, a tailor working at the military station. This follows the earlier arrest of a cobbler. Raqib, a Roorkee resident, is suspected of sending sensitive information. His mobile is under forensic analysis. Police are investigating the case after the army handed him over. The military base was previously a target during Operation Sindoor.
In his farewell address, Justice Abhay S Oka critiqued the Supreme Court's 'Chief Justice-centric' administration, advocating for a more democratic approach and greater use of technology in case listing. He also highlighted the urgent need to address the massive backlog of cases in the apex court and the neglect of trial courts, emphasizing joint efforts from the bar and bench.
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An Israeli air strike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in 28 fatalities and numerous injuries, according to Hamas-run civil defence officials. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, asserting it targeted a Hamas command centre beneath the hospital, though this claim remains unverified.
Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav sparked controversy. He mentioned castes of IAF officers Vyomika Singh and A K Bharti. He attacked BJP, accusing them of politicizing Operation Sindoor. BJP leaders criticized Yadav's remarks. They condemned his statement as divisive and disrespectful to the armed forces. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also slammed Yadav's casteist remarks.