Dutch politician Geert Wilders has voiced his support for Sharmishta Panoli, an Indian influencer arrested for allegedly making communal remarks in a social media video. Wilders condemned the arrest as a disgrace to freedom of speech, urging Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene.
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In a tragic incident in Bengal's Alipurduar, three members of a family, including a 35-day-old infant, lost their lives in an elephant attack. A herd of 20 elephants entered Kunjanagar village, and a stray tusker trampled Manoj Das to death. His mother, Makhanrani, and infant daughter, Manisha, were also killed in the attack as she rushed to help.
The Indian government is considering raising the safeguard duty on steel to 24% from the existing 12% due to concerns about potential circumvention by Chinese companies and the impact on domestic steelmakers. This move comes amid fears of trade diversion as Chinese goods face increased levies in other markets, potentially leading to dumping in India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled two of its Karnataka MLAs, S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar, for six years due to alleged anti-party activities. State president B Y Vijayendra announced the decision after deliberations by the BJP high command. The expulsion letters cite repeated violations of party discipline and immediate removal from primary membership and party positions.
Sikandar Raza's whirlwind journey from England culminated in a dramatic PSL victory for Lahore Qalandars. Arriving just before the toss after playing a Test match, Raza smashed the winning runs against Quetta Gladiators. Lahore chased down 202, securing their third PSL title and equaling Islamabad United's record.
Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched a Qualifier 1 spot in IPL 2025, triumphing over Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets. Chasing a challenging 227-3, RCB's Jitesh Sharma's explosive 85 off 33 balls and key contributions from Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal secured the win.
India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest infections. While new cases and deaths are recorded across states, health officials assure low severity and home care for most patients. ICMR confirms Omicron subvariants are driving the increase, urging vigilance but dismissing major concern.
In a tragic incident, a family of four was discovered deceased at their Vakkom home on Tuesday, with police suspecting suicide. The deceased are Anil Kumar, his wife Sheeja, and their two sons, Ashwin and Akash. Preliminary investigations suggest a financial crisis, exacerbated by a home loan and medical expenses from Ashwin's accident in 2019, as the potential cause.
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Dallas, triumphed after spelling “Chaldee” correctly. Zaki's victory was a redemption story, having narrowly missed the title last year. The competition, featuring top young spellers, showcased remarkable skill and poise.
The U.S. has introduced a visa policy targeting foreign officials who censor American citizens' social media posts, escalating tensions over digital free speech. This move supports U.S. tech companies facing pressure from international regulators regarding content moderation. However, the policy risks diplomatic backlash and potential retaliatory measures in key global markets.