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A 21-year-old man, Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was killed by Secret Service after opening fire outside the White House. Best had a history of loitering and violating orders to stay away from the complex. The incident triggered a lockdown and injured at least one bystander.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke refutes BJP claims of Pakistani followers. He presented audience analytics showing over 94% Indian users. Union minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar had alleged significant Pakistani engagement. Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar called it a cross-border influence operation. The party gained traction online discussing unemployment and policy issues.

Actress Shaun Romy expresses excitement for Malayalam cinema's festive season, highlighting the contrasting releases of 'Drishyam 3' and her upcoming musical horror-comedy 'Karakkam'. She praises Mohanlal's inspiring presence and shares details about 'Karakkam', a light-hearted supernatural comedy with a strong musical element. Meanwhile, 'Drishyam 3' continues its impressive worldwide box office run.

Will the New Orleans Saints move on from Alvin Kamara? Fresh NFL trade rumors surrounding the veteran running back intensified after GM Mickey Loomis addressed Kamara’s future. With the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens emerging as possible landing spots, speculation continues to grow around the Saints star’s $24.5 million contract situation entering the 2026 NFL season.

Since 2015, the team has been operating the Hawk Mk-132 aircraft in its signature red-and-white colour scheme and nine-aircraft formation

A 26-year-old woman, Lakshmi Priya, died at her residence in Bengaluru. Her family claims her husband and in-laws subjected her to harassment. Priya's sister received a suspicious message before her death. Her husband reported she died by suicide. Police have registered a case against the husband and his family for dowry death and cruelty.

Many of the naulas and dharas, the water springs which represent a union of nature and human ingenuity, are drying up in signs of a deepening environmental crisis across Uttarakhand

Mr. Nabin was in Patna on May 23, 2026, and welcomed a few party leaders at his residence who had come to wish him on his 46th birthday

Actor Ram Charan went viral after mistakenly mentioning football while praising Jasprit Bumrah at Peddi’s music launch in Bhopal. He later apologised, calling it a “genuine human error.” Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed Bumrah battled an injury during IPL 2026 but said the pacer has regained rhythm and confidence in recent matches.

The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by ₹2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those in Noida’s SEZ say the amount still barely sustains them, and there is little left to save. Shrimansi Kaushik finds that workers’ spaces and aspirations have shrunk over time

Uttar Pradesh faces protests over power cuts amid a heat wave, highlighting government failures.

Tragedy struck within Kolkata's political landscape as Sanjay Das, a councillor from the Trinamool party, was discovered dead at his residence. Early indications point towards suicide, with family members and locals attributing his distress to mounting pressures from land-grab and extortion allegations.

The circular stated that all dignitaries entitled to convoys must further cut non-essential vehicles

The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What was the project and why was it projected as a game-changer for Kerala’s transport sector? Why did the land acquisition process trigger protests? What processes were put in place to acquire land? What were the concerns over the project?

Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh said that the newly approved industrial projects are set to provide fresh momentum to Bihar’s industrial and technological development

Why does the body not qualify as a public authority? What does the CIC order say? What are the implications?