Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a museum in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hometown, Vadnagar. The museum traces the 2,500-year history of the town and highlights its cultural and historical significance. Shah also opened a sports complex and the Prerna Centre to inspire future leaders.
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Kannada cinema lost a beloved figure as veteran comedy actor Bank Janardhan passed away at 79 due to prolonged illness and multi-organ complications. Known for his impeccable comic timing and character roles in over 500 films, including Shhh! and Tarle Nan Maga, he also charmed audiences through television serials like Papa Pandu.
Doctors, citizens, and the victim's family protested the CBI's perceived inaction in the RG Kar rape-murder case after two key suspects received bail. They demanded a swift chargesheet filing and questioned the CBI's delay, alleging potential political interference. Separate protests by various groups highlighted the widespread demand for justice.
Uttar Pradesh's Kunda MLA, Raghuraj Pratap Singh, also known as Raja Bhaiya, faces allegations from his wife, Bhanvi Singh, of years of physical and mental abuse. She accuses him and her in-laws of harassment, fearing for her life. Despite previous complaints, she took legal action after continued mistreatment. An FIR has been filed and investigation is underway.
Prashant Kishor, on an indefinite hunger strike at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan over the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission exam question paper leak, defends a luxury vanity van, stating it fulfills practical needs during his fast. Kishor vows to continue his protest despite mounting pressure and an FIR lodged against him.
KL Rahul's masterclass propelled Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 164, Rahul's unbeaten 93 off 53 balls anchored the innings after an early collapse. His partnership with Tristan Stubbs secured the win with 13 balls to spare.
Chhattisgarh experienced over 70% of the country's Left-wing extremist violence in 2024, with incidents decreasing by 25% nationwide since 2019. Despite earlier declines, violence surged in 2022 and 2023 due to intensified security operations. Naxalite influence has shrunk significantly, with affected districts dropping to 38 in April 2024. Amit Shah aims to eradicate LWE by March 2026.
Magnus Carlsen triumphed at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, securing the title by defeating Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 in the final. Carlsen's dominant performance earned him the $200,000 first prize, solidifying his status in this innovative format. Fabiano Caruana claimed third place, edging out Vincent Keymer and securing a spot in the upcoming Grand Slam event in the USA.
A fire erupted early Saturday in a Prayagraj warehouse storing tenting materials used for the recent Maha Kumbh. Located in the Parade Ground area, the blaze prompted a swift response, with six water tenders deployed and reinforcements arriving. While no casualties were reported, nearby worker Rahul described hearing cylinder explosions.
A Mangaluru resident fell victim to a WhatsApp APK scam, losing Rs 6.6 lakh. He received a message in a cricket group, deceptively renamed "Canara Bank," urging him to update KYC details via a link.