Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin ensured swift investigation and filing of chargesheet in the Anna University rape case within 60 days. Aiming to counter the AIADMK criticism, he cited the Pollachi sexual assault case, pledging severe measures against crimes targeting women, and dismissed opposition's conspiracies.
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BJP's Tarun Chugh criticized Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his remarks on PM Modi's Kuwait visit. Chugh accused Singh of "petty politics" and "anti-national" statements that defame India while PM Modi enhances the nation's global image. Singh had criticized the PM's international speeches on "world brotherhood" contrasting them with his domestic "Hindutva" rhetoric.
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ICC CEO Geoff Allardice resigned shortly before the ICC Champions Trophy amid scrutiny over mishandled funds and unprepared venues in Pakistan. The ICC board was dissatisfied with the progress of the stadiums. ICC chairman Jay Shah confirmed the major restructuring ahead and thanked Allardice for his contributions to global cricket advancement.
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