RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya Bharat’s true independence. The grand ceremony was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2024. Bhagwat highlighted the significance of the event as a symbol of national pride and cultural resurgence. Champat Rai received the National Devi Ahilya Award for his role in the temple's construction.
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Comedian Kunal Kamra has faced violent backlash and legal trouble after calling Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar'. This incident adds to Kamra's history of controversies, including clashes with journalist Arnab Goswami, mocking Kangana Ranaut, a contempt of court case, and a conflict with OLA Electric.
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The Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal, established in 2010 to resolve water-sharing disputes among Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, received another six-month extension from the government. Despite over 14 years in operation, the tribunal has yet to issue a final resolution. Previously, it submitted a report in 2018, but all three states raised objections requiring revisions.
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