Secular Talk host Kyle Kulinski faces widespread condemnation for a meme mocking Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, labeling her a "fake grieving widow grifter." The post, featuring her with smeared mascara and cash, ignited fury online. Adding irony, an old photo of Kulinski with Charlie Kirk resurfaced, intensifying the controversy surrounding the insensitive meme.
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Tejashwi Yadav accused Chirag Paswan of power greed, claiming he compromised his political stand by joining the ruling alliance. Yadav's remarks followed Paswan's accusation that the RJD opposed a Muslim chief minister in 2005 and continues to do so, urging minority communities to reconsider their loyalty.
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Five tourists from Gujarat attempted to evade a Rs 10,900 restaurant bill in Rajasthan by feigning restroom breaks and fleeing. Their escape was thwarted when their vehicle got stuck in traffic near the Gujarat border, leading to their apprehension and the eventual online settlement of the bill.
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