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The Shani Shingnapur shrine trust in Maharashtra dismissed 167 employees, citing non-performance and absenteeism. A significant portion, 68% of those laid off, were Muslims. This action followed threats from a Hindu group demanding the removal of non-Hindus from the shrine's workforce, though the trust denies any discriminatory intent, stating the dismissals were disciplinary.
Amidst US-Russia tensions over the Ukraine war, Moscow is actively seeking to strengthen its ties with India, particularly through defense deals and diplomatic initiatives.
At an event commemorating Maharaja Suheldev's birth anniversary in Jaunpur, Mahendra Rajbhar, a senior politician, was assaulted by Brajesh Rajbhar of the Suheldev Swabhiman Party. The incident occurred after Brajesh garlanded Mahendra, leading to condemnation from Akhilesh Yadav, who alleged BJP's involvement. Police have initiated an investigation following a complaint implicating SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar.
Following a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam have resigned. The incident occurred after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory, with lakhs gathering despite inadequate planning.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed near Ahmedabad, marking the model's first fatal incident and raising safety concerns. The crash revives memories of past battery issues that grounded the fleet in 2013. Despite a strong safety record and numerous warning systems, this event casts a shadow over the Dreamliner's reputation.
In a significant development, the black box of the crashed Air India Ahmedabad-London flight has been recovered from a rooftop near the crash site. The tragic incident, which occurred shortly after take-off, claimed the lives of 241 individuals, including Gujarat's former chief minister, Vijay Rupani. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.
The Enforcement Directorate has seized Mysore Urban Development Authority sites. The sites are valued at Rs 100 crore. This action relates to a money laundering case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The total value of attached properties is now Rs 400 crore. The investigation revealed illegal site allotments through fraudulent means. Bribes were routed via cooperative societies.
The government launched a Central Waqf Portal, requiring registered properties to upload details for a unique ID, aligning with the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. Minister Rijiju emphasized that only legitimate, documented properties will be included, urging states to meet the six-month deadline for uploading information. The portal aims for transparency and efficiency, though its legal validity faces challenges.
Following an invitation from Canadian PM Mark Carney, PM Modi has accepted to attend the G7 summit in Alberta. This decision comes after speculation about his participation and amid efforts to mend strained relations following allegations regarding the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.