India news: Modi Wishes Trump Safety After Shooting Incident

Photojournalist Raghu Rai Passes Away at 83

India mourned the loss of veteran photographer Raghu Rai, who died at a Delhi hospital on April 26 at the age of 83. His son, Nitin Rai, shared details about the illness, stating that Rai had been battling cancer for two years. The disease initially affected his prostate, then spread to his stomach before reaching his brain, accompanied by age-related complications.

“Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, that too was cured. Recently the cancer spread to his brain and then there were age related issues too,” Nitin Rai told Press Trust of India.

Rai’s last rites will be held at the Lodhi Cremation Ground in New Delhi at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Recognized with a Padma Shri honor, his career spanned five decades, capturing pivotal moments such as the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. In 1977, he became the first Indian to join Magnum Photos, following an invitation from French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to U.S. President Donald Trump and his family after a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event, held at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday, saw Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance present. Modi expressed relief that the attendees were “safe and unharmed.”

Panic erupted when gunshots were heard during the gathering. Trump was quickly evacuated by security personnel without injury. A 31-year-old suspect from California has since been arrested. Modi emphasized that “violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned.”

Heatwave Intensifies Across Northern and Central India

Scorching temperatures have intensified in northern and central states, with Delhi recording its hottest day of the year on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings about an ongoing heatwave, urging vigilance. Meanwhile, fresh conflicts broke out in Manipur, adding to the nation’s recent challenges.

Hi! This is Midhat from DW’s New Delhi bureau, bringing you the latest updates from India today. The country faced a wave of tragic and urgent news, including the passing of a celebrated journalist and a sudden security alert in Washington.