News18 brings to you the latest stories as the Pakistan government seeks to ban the party of jailed and former prime minister Imran Khan, besides the SC refusing to quash the CBI case against Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar linked to disproportionate assets; and, last but not the least, Lionel Messi’s pain turning to tears of joy as Argentina win record Copa America title.
Trump Shooting Suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks Was Lonely And Bullied, Rejected From School Rifle Team: Reports
Thomas Matthew Crooks was quiet, bullied and lonely in school, but an investigation so far into the young man who was identified as the shooter in the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump has revealed frustratingly little about his motive. Former high school classmates described the 20-year-old as a terrible shot, ironically. Crooks, who fired multiple shots at Trump during the Butler rally in Pennsylvania, was reportedly rejected from his school’s rifle team. He was all set to cast his vote for the first time in the November 5 presidential elections. But, it was not to be. READ MORE
Trump Says Last-Minute Head Tilt Saved His Life, A Chilling Photo And Slow-Motion Videos Of The Bullet Go Viral
Former US President Donald Trump has said that a last-millisecond head tilt may have spared him from fatal injury during an assassination attempt on Saturday. This remark came as slow-motion videos of Trump moving just in time as a bullet hits his ear at the Butler rally in Pennsylvania, are going viral on social media. Many internet users said the head movement, or a tilt, at the last moment literally helped him “dodge a bullet” contributing to him surviving the attack with an injury. Posting slow-motion videos of the moment when the bullet hit his right ear, a user said Trump’s head tilt “saved us from civil war” while another questioned if the bullet would have hit him differently had the Republican candidate not moved his head. READ MORE
Trump Assassination Bid: Policeman ‘Retreated’ After Confronting Shooter Moments Before Rooftop Firing
A local police officer encountered former US President Donald Trump’s alleged shooter just moments before a bullet grazed Trump’s ear at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The incident unfolded when rally attendees noticed a man climbing to the rooftop of a nearby building. They alerted local law enforcement officials, according to The Associated Press. A police officer then climbed to the roof and confronted 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who allegedly pointed a rifle at the officer. As the US officer descended the ladder, Crooks fired at Trump. READ MORE
Staged Shooting Vs Inside Job: Wild Conspiracy Theories Flood Internet After Attack At Donald Trump’s Rally
Wild conspiracy theories have taken over social media after shots were fired at former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania. While many have shown their support for Trump, others have questioned if the entire shooting could have been “staged”. Theories like the assassination attempt was an “inside job” have emerged on the Internet with videos. A social media posted a video on X showing Secret Service officers moving closer to Trump seconds before the gunshots were fired. READ MORE
Pakistan Govt Seeks To Ban Party Of Jailed Former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s information minister on Monday said that the Shehbaz Sharif government will seek to ban the political party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, “The federal government will move a case to ban the PTI,” Attaullah Tarar told reporters in Islamabad, days after a series of court decisions favoured the embattled leader. “We believe that there is credible evidence that PTI should be banned,” he said, citing allegations against Khan including leaking state secrets and inciting riots. The 71-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been jailed for nearly a year over several court cases he says were orchestrated to prevent his return to power in the February elections. READ MORE
SC Refuses TO Quash CBI Case Against DK Shivakumar Related To Disproportionate Assets
The Supreme Court on Monday refused quash a CBI case against Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar related to disproportionate assets. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and S C Sharma said it was not inclined to interfere with the Karnataka High Court order. READ MORE
No Systemic Failures, Leaks Were Limited, Conspiracy to Vitiate Exam Process: CBI Sources on NEET-UG Probe
The alleged leak of NEET-UG 2024 question paper is not a systemic failure nor carried out by an organised gang, but rather includes individual instances of malpractices, sources in the Central Bureau of Investigation told News18. Claims that the whole examination system is compromised were made as part of a conspiracy, the sources added. The CBI, which is probing the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam, has submitted a detailed report in a sealed envelope to the Supreme Court. Sources in the agency told News18 that the extent of the leak was “limited” and the report to the top court shall reflect the same. READ MORE
Lionel Messi Crying in Pain to Tears of Joy as Argentina Win Record Copa America Title
Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday. The Copa America final was not without incident(s). READ MORE
When Aishwarya Rai, Jaya Bachchan Were All Laughs As They Posed With Amitabh, Shweta At A Wedding | Watch
The Bachchan family is under the spotlight after appearing at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand wedding festivities. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan posed proudly on the red carpet, accompanied by their son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and her husband Nikhil Nanda. Also present were their grandchildren, Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda. However, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived separately with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. READ MORE
Watch: Diljit Dosanjh Gets A Surprise Visit By PM Justin Trudeau Ahead Of His Canada Concert
Diljit Dosanjh is truly touching new heights of stardom. Winning hearts across the world, the Punjabi singer recently took to the stage at the Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Ahead of his concert as a part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, Diljit had a special guest at the concert— Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Yes, you read that right. PM Justin Trudeau joined the singer and expressed his best wishes. Quite delighted to meet the Canadian PM, Diljit Dosanjh shared a hug and even greeted him with folded hands. READ MORE
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