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A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the immediate evacuation of President Trump and other officials. This incident adds to a long list of threats and security scares faced by Trump, including armed intruders, assassination plots, and poison mail, making him a frequent target.

USCIS Director Joseph Edlow has declared a 'full-scale war' on immigration fraud, warning that past Green Card approvals are being re-examined for any signs of deception. The agency is committed to rigorous vetting, emphasizing that compliance with immigration laws is paramount for those seeking residency or citizenship. New tip lines are active to report suspected fraud.

On April 13, 1919, Jallianwala Bagh became a scene of brutal massacre as British forces opened fire on unarmed civilians. This horrific event, fueled by oppressive colonial policies, ignited India's freedom struggle. The unhealed scar of this tragedy continues to resonate, a stark reminder of the immense cost of independence and the enduring power of collective memory.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the BJP's election manifesto in Kolkata, promising Rs 3,000 monthly direct cash transfers to women, merit-based employment, and 33% job reservation for women if the party forms the government in West Bengal.

Gujarati communities are now crowdfunding to bring back members deported from the US, a stark reversal from earlier efforts to send them abroad for better opportunities. These appeals highlight the financial and emotional toll of deportation, as migrants return with debt and no means to support families left behind.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's testimony about a $220 million ad campaign, featuring her face and reportedly approved by President Trump, has sparked White House fury. Senator John Kennedy questioned the approval process, leading to reports of Trump considering Noem's replacement, with Markwayne Mullin's name surfacing. Noem also faced scrutiny over contracts and her association with Corey Lewandowski.

The Trump administration initiated a voluntary self-deportation program, offering migrants $1,000 and travel assistance to return home. A recent flight from Houston carried 64 individuals to Honduras and Colombia, where they received additional support.

A 20-year-old, Daniel Jackson, claims to have founded the Free Republic of Verdis on a disputed strip along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. Arguing the land is terra nullius, he built an online micronation with citizens and passports. Croatian authorities removed him after a 2023 settlement attempt, leaving him running the project from exile in the United Kingdom.