The BJP has accused the AAP of causing a Rs 2,026 crore loss to the Delhi exchequer through a liquor scam, according to leaked CAG report pages. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP President JP Nadda criticized the AAP's excise policies, calling former CM Arvind Kejriwal the kingpin of the alleged scam.
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Videos of models walking the runway in Gulmarg during Ramadan sparked outrage, led by J&K chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who deemed it 'obscene.' Designer duo Shivan & Narresh apologized, citing a desire to respect local traditions. The J&K assembly and political figures condemned the show, while Panun Kashmir opposed the backlash as religious supremacy.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging that a special VIP arrangement at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj may have contributed to a deadly stampede. The petition highlights the need for the Centre and states to ensure the safety of devotees at religious gatherings and minimize VIP treatment to avoid future incidents.
The Indian embassy in the United States has issued a warning about fraud calls from scammers pretending to be from the embassy. These callers claim there are errors in passports or visa forms, demanding money for corrections and threatening deportation or imprisonment. The embassy advises the public to ignore these calls and not to share personal information or transfer money.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for India and China to cooperate for mutual benefit and to bolster the Global South. Key recent diplomatic interactions between leaders have improved bilateral relations, highlighting the importance of dialogue and resolving disputes diplomatically.
India's central bank witnessed a significant surge in its gold reserves' value, driven by a global rally in gold prices amidst geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The RBI's gold holdings nearly tripled in value over the past year, reflecting a broader trend of central banks worldwide accumulating gold to hedge against global risks.
Ravichandran Ashwin retired from cricket after the drawn third Test against Australia. Kapil Dev felt Ashwin's farewell was inadequate. Ashwin took 537 Test wickets and 765 international wickets. He played 106 Tests, 116 ODIs, and 65 T20Is. He was part of India's 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy wins. Ashwin announced his retirement alongside Rohit Sharma in the post-match press conference.
The Union government told Parliament there have been reports of violence and discrimination against minority communities, including Hindus, in Pakistan. Many Hindus are reportedly migrating from Sindh province due to intimidation, abduction, forced conversions and forced marriages. Hindu migrants in India can apply for Long Term Visas and seek permanent settlement and Indian citizenship.
A 25-year-old property dealer named Chirag Thakran was arrested for a hit-and-run incident in Gurgaon that left a woman in a coma. Thakran, driving a borrowed Scorpio, fell asleep at the wheel and hit the couple during their morning walk. The woman’s husband suffered minor injuries. The police registered a case based on the husband’s complaint.