BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi gave Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra a bag with '1984' printed on it, referencing the anti-Sikh riots. This followed a Parliament clash over Ambedkar, resulting in injuries to two BJP MPs. Priyanka Gandhi's support for Palestine and Bangladeshi minorities, displayed through bags, drew BJP criticism, with accusations of "appeasement" and comparisons to the "New Muslim League".
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Authorities at a private university in Meerut have registered an FIR against some of its officials after students were seen offering ‘namaz’ on campus without permission. A student and three security guards have been suspended. The university has requested legal action, and police have initiated a probe into the incident.
A Bengaluru tech professional, Mahesh Suthar, exposed a taxi scam at the airport involving a fake Uber app called "Blumeter." The driver inflated the fare by Rs 1,000, attributing it to GST, and refused a physical bill. Suthar shared his experience online, warning others about the deceptive practice of manipulating fares through the app.
Opposition parties continued their protests in and outside Parliament over issues like duplicate EPIC numbers, the three-language formula, and delimitation. TMC, Congress, and BJD walked out of Rajya Sabha, while TMC and BJD approached the Election Commission. DMK MPs protested the three-language policy, and Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu joined them.
Delhi faced cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 11.4°C early Monday. The IMD forecasts light rain and temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Persistent fog disrupted train services. Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor,' though recent improvements led CAQM to lift some pollution control measures. Night shelters are fully occupied.
Kannan Thamizhselvan, a 24-year-old diploma engineer, rescued a Class III student, Jaden Ryan, from electrocution in Arumbakkam. Jaden fell into stagnant rainwater after an electric shock from a leaking underground cable. Kannan, witnessing the incident, bravely pulled the unconscious boy from the water and performed CPR learned from YouTube, saving his life before rushing him to the hospital.
Karan Veer Mehra wins Bigg Boss 18, making history with consecutive victories after Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. He addresses the 'paid media' allegations, dismissing them as baseless and praising the media and fans for their support. Mehra maintains a positive relationship with long-time friend Vivian Dsena.
The IDF confirmed the elimination of senior Hamas commander Abd al-Hadi Sabah in a targeted drone strike in southern Gaza. Sabah was involved in orchestrating the deadly October 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz attack. The IDF's operations have also led to the elimination of 14 Hamas militants, including six directly involved in the attack.
Former AAP legislator Saurabh Bharadwaj has launched a YouTube channel after losing his seat in the election. He plans to share his journey and discuss political changes and governance challenges post-election loss. The channel will be an interactive platform for citizens, covering political and social issues, while also serving as a source of livelihood for him.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill acknowledges the pressure of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand but stresses India's capability to manage it and succeed. Gill emphasises the importance of handling pressure in knockout games and believes that India's recent ICC title win provides momentum and clarity for this match.