Gunshots were reported at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, occurring after the welcoming speech. The White House Correspondents' Association hosts this dinner each year, bringing together journalists, politicians, and public figures in Washington D.C. The incident interrupted what is traditionally a high-profile press and political gathering. Details on casualties, the shooter, motive, or the sequence of events beyond the initial shots remain unknown at this stage. The full scope of the incident has not been confirmed in available reporting. Given the venue and the nature of the guest list, the event draws significant security attention each year. What to watch: official statements from law enforcement, the White House Correspondents' Association, and the Washington Hilton Hotel are expected to clarify what happened, who was affected, and the current security status.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Several Bollywood actors, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Aditi Rao Hydari, called the resignation a victory for peaceful democratic protest and urged the government to pursue long-term
Actor Jyotika publicly demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Instagram, backing student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Her post follows actor Suriya's request that fans skip his birthday celebrations in solidarity with the student agitation.
India has moved from policy announcements to live commercial chip shipments in 2026, with 12 semiconductor projects worth ₹1.64 lakh crore approved and a second phase, Semicon 2.0, adding ₹1,27,500 crore before the first phase completes.
Delhi Police fired tear gas and baton-charged thousands of student protesters near Jantar Mantar on Monday as they tried to march on parliament demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks.