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An Indian woman, from Gujarat, was shot dead during a suspected robbery attempt at a supermarket in Virginia, United States, where she had worked for nearly 10 years. CCTV footage showed a masked man entering the store and opening fire before escaping. Local police launched an investigation and formed special teams to trace the attacker. 

A two-year-old child was rescued after their hand got trapped in the closing doors of a J train at the Flushing Avenue and Broadway subway station in Brooklyn, New York. Passengers, an MTA worker and FDNY firefighters worked together to free the child before the toddler was taken to hospital. Police said the child is expected to recover.

Influencer James Charles has apologised after facing backlash for a viral video in which he mocked a laid-off worker from Spirit Airlines. The woman had sent him a GoFundMe link after losing her job during the airline’s financial crisis. After strong criticism online, Charles deleted the video and posted a public apology on TikTok.

Oil prices remained steady on Friday after sharp swings, as investors closely watched the Middle East and awaited further developments. Brent crude traded near $111 a barrel after soaring above $126 earlier this week. Global stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading, with Tokyo rising and London slipping.

Iraganaboyina Chandu, a 26-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, has allegedly died by suicide in Chicago after struggling to find a job following his master's degree. Family members said he was deeply stressed by unemployment and financial worries. The Indian community has raised over $76,000 to help bring his body back home.

In a lawsuit involving JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini and ex-banker Chirayu Rana, the latter accused Hajdini of sexual coercion, harassment and abuse. Hajdini strongly denies. JPMorgan says its investigation found no evidence supporting the claims.

A viral photo of US President Donald Trump taken during his recent ABC interview has sparked a wave of social media claims that he was wearing an adult diaper. The image shows a noticeable bulge on his back while seated. There is no evidence to support the claim. The White House says Trump is in excellent health.

Oil prices surged to a four-year high after Trump warned that the US blockade of Iranian ports could continue for months. Brent crude briefly crossed $126 a barrel as fears grew over prolonged disruption in Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.

NASA's "Your Name in Landsat" is becoming a popular online trend. The tool creates names using real satellite images of Earth, with each letter matched to a natural landscape that resembles its shape. Users simply type a name or short word, and the system generates a unique image instantly. It's simple, creative and uses real Landsat imagery.

A private cab driver in Pune helped uncover the alleged visa violation. On April 27, the three American nationals approached him in Shukrawar Peth, handed him religious pamphlets in English, Hindi and Marathi, and allegedly tried to persuade him about Christianity. Suspicious of their actions, he alerted nearby police officers deployed for a rally.