BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Congress for naming its new headquarters Indira Bhawan instead of honoring former PM Manmohan Singh. He accused the Congress of disrespecting Singh and neglecting the Sikh community, highlighting past instances of alleged humiliation. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi attended the inauguration, where Rahul criticized the ruling party's views on India.
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The BJP achieved a sweeping victory in Chhattisgarh's urban body elections, winning all 10 municipal corporations and securing 81 nagar panchayat presidents. This marked a significant shift from the previous polls where Congress had dominated. BJP's national president and CM celebrated the historic win, attributing it to welfare and development schemes.
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, announced his retirement from international cricket after the Brisbane Test. An emotional Ashwin bid farewell to his teammates, receiving a signed jersey from the Australian team. He expressed gratitude for the relationships built and affirmed his continued passion for cricket, though shifting focus to club, franchise cricket.
Canada's security intelligence official has flagged India, along with China, Russia, and Pakistan, as potential interferers in the upcoming Canadian elections on April 28. This comes amidst efforts to rebuild India-Canada relations after tensions rose due to allegations involving a Khalistani separatist's murder.
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Elon Musk fiercely defends the H-1B visa program amid a heated debate on immigration reform, clashing with Trump supporter Steven Mackey on X. While Musk credits the program for America's strength in tech, Donald Trump unexpectedly supports Musk's stance, emphasizing his personal use of H-1B visas and its importance in the tech industry.
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