Breaking News July 14 Highlights: Trump Shooting, Israel-Gaza War, NEET Updates & More

The Opposition INDIA-bloc has jolted BJP-led NDA by winning 10 out of the total 13 Assembly seats in the seven states for which bypolls were held post recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Donald Trump, former US President and Republican candidate for 2024 US Presidential elections, was shot at an outdoor rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. He survived an assassination attempt. Later, he said a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear as he gave his first account after the gunshot incident.

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the first time in the US presidential race, calling the Republican former president "tough".

On Shooting at former US President Donald Trump, the country's Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday said, "I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania. Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting. We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action. Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence."

On shooting of former US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday said, "The entire Department of Defense condemns this violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not the way that we resolve our differences in America—and it must never be. I’m relieved that reports indicate former President Trump is safe, and I am praying for him and his family and everyone affected by this appalling incident."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in his reaction on bypoll results said, "The people of India have saved the Constitution and democracy. The deprived and poor population of the country stood with India to protect their rights. Congratulations to all the alliance partners and the lion workers of Congress."

He added, "The results of the by-elections in 7 states have made it clear that the web of 'fear and confusion' woven by the BJP has been broken. Every class including farmers, youth, labourers, businessmen and employed people want to completely destroy dictatorship and establish the rule of justice."

On shooting of former US President Donald Trump, Prime Narendra Modi on Sunday said, "Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery".

He added, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people".

The police on Sunday said Thiruvengadam, a history-sheeter allegedly involved in the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP chief K Armstrong, was killed in an encounter near Madhavaram, Chennai.

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area in Jabalpur, the Army said in a statement on Sunday.

The statement said, "(he) reviewed the operational logistics & administrative preparedness. During deliberations regarding Veterans & VeerNaris, the Army chief appreciated the contribution made by them. He directed that continued emphasis be maintained towards their welfare. The Army Chief also visited the Military College of Material Management and Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regimental Centre in Jabalpur and was briefed on the innovative adaptations of technology in training, infrastructure development & administrative activities."

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, and said such acts must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during the apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

"I am deeply concerned by the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Such acts must be condemned in the strongest possible terms," Gandhi said in a post on X.

The former Congress president wished Trump a swift and complete recovery. PTI

The law enforcement officials on Sunday said the assailant who opened fire Trump rally was 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania. AP

A fresh batch of 4,889 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu early on Sunday for the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal in Kashmir, officials said. PTI

The Indian Air Force celebrated ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti’ on Sunday at Air Force station in Sarsawa, Uttar Pradesh.

Thomas Matthew Crooks has been named as the shooter at the Trump Rally today in Butler, Pennsylvania. As per FBI officials, Crooks was a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania.

As per a report by NY Post, Crooks hailed from Bethel Park in the state. As per sources, Crooks was planted on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds.

Congress on Sunday informed Lok Sabha Speaker about appointment of Kodikunnil Suresh as chief whip, and Manickam Tagore and Mohammad Jawed as whips.

On his expectations from the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on July 23, Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday said, "... The Prime Minister must address unemployment and price rise. Retail inflation as per the government data is 5.1%, and we go towards rural areas, it is more than that. Food inflation is 10%... If the budget addresses unemployment and price rise, I will give it 50 out of 100. The remaining 50 will depend upon what policies they follow."

Congress’ Gaurav Gogoi will be the party's deputy leader in the Lok Sabha and a letter about the decision has been sent to Speaker Om Birla.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Birla informing him about the appointment of the deputy leader, chief whip, and two whips for the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, AICC general secretary organization K C Venugopal said on X. PTI

On the weather conditions, IMD scientist Dr Naresh Kumar on Sunday said, "...Monsoon is shifting downwards from today... We are issuing a red alert for coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Konkan Goa for the coming days. There may be more than 20 cm of rain there...Delhi-NCR will receive light rain in the coming days. There is no alert for Delhi..."

On assembly by-poll results, independent MP from Bihar's Purnea, Pappu Yadav on Sunday said, "INDIA alliance has won 11 seats... This should not be seen as a mere victory of the INDIA alliance, it is an indication towards the elections scheduled in Haryana, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra elections for later this year... Congress does not preach hate politics..."

On post-poll violence in the state, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said, "... Democracy is dead in Bengal. We have started a mass movement today. Nearly 50 Lakh Hindus were not allowed to vote in the Lok Sabha elections. More than 2 lakh Hindus were not allowed to vote in the 4 by-polls held in the state. I am launching a portal. Whoever was not allowed to vote, can register themselves and full secrecy will be ensured. I will start a legal battle also..."

One CRPF personnel was reportedly killed after security forces were ambushed by militants in Manipur's Jiribam district on Sunday.

Reportedly, a joint team of Manipur police and paramilitary forces were ambushed in the state's Jiribam district.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday said, “Every household is receiving inflated electricity bills (in Delhi) and the only reason is corruption. It’s important to get into the details of PPAC. In 2014 when Presidential rule was announced in Delhi, PPAC went to zero on the request of then Energy Minister Piyush Goyal. There was no PPAC from 2014 to August 2015. However, when Arvind Kejriwal’s government was formed, they bowed down before the companies."

The members of National Students' Union of India, the student wing of the Indian National Congress allegedly attacked the Delhi University Students Union office in New Delhi on Sunday. Visuals have surfaced from inside the office capturing the damage.

The Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday announced demonstrations across all 14 districts here to protest against the imposition of the Power Purchase Agreement Charges (PPAC) and other surcharges resulting in excessive electricity bills.

Starting at 1.5 per cent, the PPAC has now surged to nearly 45 per cent.

Speaking about the impact on the consumers, Sachdeva said that Delhi residents are facing dual hardships, enduring a humid monsoon following a long summer and being forced to pay steep electricity bills.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar chaired an all-party meeting at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru over Cauvery water dispute.

K P Sharma Oli was appointed Nepal's Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday to lead the new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the country.

Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday.

Donald Trump appealed for national resilience after shooting and reportedly said, 'it is more important than ever that we stand United'.

Mumbai Police has informed the media that they registered case against two people who entered Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding without an invitation.

One of them who entered without permission is Venkatesh Narasaiya Alluri (26) who is a YouTuber and the other person is Lukman Mohammad Shafi Sheikh (28) who called himself a businessman, both were taken into custody by Mumbai's BKC police.

Separate cases have been registered against them. They came from Andhra Pradesh to attend the wedding.

The police have released the accused after giving them notice and taking legal action in both cases.

Kate, Princess of Wales, arrived at Wimbledon in a rare public appearance since announcing she has cancer.

An Infiltration bid has been foiled today on the LoC in Keran Sector, Kupwara. Operations are in progress.

Several parts of the national capital witnessed rain on Sunday, finding relief from prolonged humidity.

The maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded as 37.1 degree Celsius, two notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the evening. The minimum temperature was 27.6 degree Celsius.

A 32-year-old man has been shot dead by a teenager in a ward at GTB Hospital in Delhi, police have confirmed. Riyazuddin, who was admitted to the hospital on 23 June with an abdominal infection, was attacked in Ward 24 on Sunday.

According to police, there was only one shooter involved in the incident. Riyazuddin was seriously injured and later declared dead.

The number of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's followers on his X handle crossed the 100-million mark on Sunday.

Modi wrote on X: "A hundred million on @X! Happy to be on this vibrant medium and cherish the discussion, debate, insights, people’s blessings, constructive criticism and more. Looking forward to an equally engaging time in the future as well."

Hamas said on Sunday that Gaza cease-fire talks continue and the group's military commander is in good health, a day after the Israeli military targeted Mohammed Deif with a massive airstrike that local health officials said killed at least 90 people, including children.

Deif's condition remained uncertain after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday night “there still isn't absolute certainty” he was killed. At least 300 people were wounded in the strike, one of the deadliest in the nine-month war sparked by Hamas' October 7 assault on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people.

More than 38,400 people in Gaza have been killed in Israeli ground offensives and bombardments since then, according to the territory's Health Ministry.