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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, labeling him “a disgrace” for allegedly defaming India and its people. She also expressed support for Prime Minister Modi's khadi initiative, highlighting the importance of indigenous clothing and fabric during an event to promote self-reliance. Want More Context? 🔎

In 2018, physician Ken Shafquat Intikhab Abrahim was reprimanded in Florida for prescribing excessive addictive drugs, subsequently facing similar disciplinary actions in North Carolina and New York for failing to disclose these issues. Despite a two-month suspension and mandatory ethics training by Ontario's medical board in 2021, he continues to practice in Niagara Falls without restrictions, amid ongoing scrutiny from an international investigation into doctors with troubling disciplinary histories. Want More Context? 🔎

Dockworkers in Italian ports are intensifying actions to block shipments to Israel in response to the "Sumud Flotilla" approaching Gaza, with unions coordinating efforts across Europe to disrupt maritime trade if the flotilla is attacked. Genoa and Livorno have seen strikes and protests, notably delaying the container ship Zim Virginia and potentially affecting the Zim Iberia, as union leaders aim to pressure Israel and show solidarity with Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

In India, top graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology are increasingly hesitant to pursue opportunities in the U.S. due to new H-1B visa fees imposed by the Trump administration, leading many to consider alternative countries like Germany and South Korea for employment. This shift reflects broader concerns about U.S. immigration policies and a changing landscape for skilled talent migration. Want More Context? 🔎

Four people were injured near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, when a car was driven at pedestrians, and a man was stabbed; police shot the suspected offender. Greater Manchester Police and emergency services responded quickly, establishing a cordon and advising the public to avoid the area while assessing the situation. Want More Context? 🔎

PC Phil Neilson of the Met Police was recorded making racist and violent comments during a meeting with an undercover journalist, expressing derogatory views about immigrants and discussing police brutality. The Met's leadership, including Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, condemned the officers' behavior, affirming a commitment to rooting out such attitudes from the force. Want More Context? 🔎