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Topic: assassination attempt

Fungus-coated wetsuit to shellfish venom pills, declassified papers show CIA plots to assassinate Castro

Plots, which ran in 5 phases from 1959-1963, are detailed in a 1977 internal investigation by CIA's John Earman, which were published online Thursday by National Security Archive project.

Man previously arrested in terror case held for attempting to shoot Sukhbir Badal outside Golden Temple

The 68-year-old has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura, who allegedly leads militant group Akal Federation. Incident occurred while Badal was serving punishment imposed by Akal Takht.

Iranian charged in plot to kill Trump tasked with targeting Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, says US

According to documents filed in federal court, Farhad Shakeri was asked by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to target Israeli tourists in SL and to plan a mass shooting in October 2024.

US charges Iranian man in alleged plot to assassinate Trump ordered by Revolutionary Guards Corps

Farhad Shakeri, an alleged IRGC operative, is accused of planning to kill Donald Trump under orders from Iran’s elite military unit. Two New Yorkers also charged for aiding the plot.

US and allies boast of killing whomever they want, yet lecture India on morality

To believe that educated Indians will never question their government is silly. We question the government every single day. Currently, we are worried about how our spy agencies are run.

Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt thwarted at Florida golf course

The suspect has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii. He was arrested.

Trump assassination attempt is a symptom of easy gun access. It’s as American as apple pie

The question America needs to be urgently asking itself isn’t why Thomas Crooks wanted to kill Trump. It’s what needs to be done to keep guns out of the hands of others like him.

Suicide bombers, drone attacks, and gunmen — two-decade history of attacks on world leaders

Attempt that seriously wounded Slovak PM Fico, assassination of then Japanese PM Abe & Chad President Itno's death in battle among the most prominent examples in past few years.

‘Shocking, despicable, concerning’ — how world leaders reacted to Trump assassination attempt

Global leaders shared the common sentiment that ‘political violence’ is unacceptable in a democracy, condemning the attack on former US president & 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.