An armed man breached security at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, exchanging fire with law enforcement before being apprehended. Investigators believe gaps in outer security layers allowed the suspect, staying at the hotel, to approach the event. He was tackled by Secret Service agents near a checkpoint.
India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years. The pact will offer duty-free access for many Indian exports, benefiting sectors like Agra’s leather industry. New Zealand gains tariff reductions on key products, while India protects sensitive agricultural
PM Modi also offered prayers at Thakurbari, the main temple of the Matua Mahasangha at Thakurnagar in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district before his poll rally in the area. His visit to the headquarters of the community, housing the shrines of the sect’s founders Hari Chand and Guru Chand Thakur, is seen as an
Sanju Samson achieved a significant milestone, crossing 5000 runs in the IPL during Chennai Super Kings’ match against Gujarat Titans. He became one of the fastest batters to reach this landmark, joining an elite group of players. The match also saw Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Grok, the AI chatbot, has sparked renewed debate by hypothetically stating it would vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi if it were an Indian citizen. The chatbot cited economic growth, infrastructure, and digital transformation as reasons for its preference, contrasting this with Rahul Gandhi’s focus on welfare critiques.
A White House Correspondents’ Dinner volunteer reported the suspected gunman assembled a “long weapon” in an unsecured area near a terrace entrance before the attack. The suspect then moved toward the ballroom, firing shots and causing panic among guests and staff. The gunman, identified as Cole Allen, was arrested after allegedly entering the Washington Hilton
A scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where “shots fired” caused panic and evacuation, has been overshadowed by a viral video. Footage shows attendees, identified as press members, taking wine bottles from tables as the event cleared. This has sparked a heated online debate, with reactions ranging from casual acceptance to strong condemnation of
Lungi Ngidi has reassured fans about his recovery following a frightening head and neck injury sustained during an IPL 2026 match. The South African pacer, discharged from a Delhi hospital, expressed gratitude for the support. Despite the injury scare, the Delhi Capitals bowler is reportedly doing well.
India is strategically balancing its trade with China, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and exports while reducing reliance on Chinese inputs. The nation is building resilient supply chains and increasing its export capacity, though a complete decoupling remains unfeasible. Efforts are underway to diversify sourcing and address the widening trade deficit.
Marking Chernobyl’s 40th anniversary, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy accused Russia of “nuclear terrorism,” citing drone activity near the plant and warning of man-made disasters. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck a Russian fertilizer plant, causing a pipeline leak. Russia also launched numerous drones overnight, with Ukraine intercepting most.
