A video showing women washing the feet of Miss World contestants at a Telangana temple has ignited controversy, with opposition parties accusing the state government of demeaning local women. The government defended the act as honoring guests in line with Indian tradition, but critics argue it's degrading and disrespectful, especially to women from marginalized communities.
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IndiGo defends its partnership with Turkish Airlines, highlighting benefits for Indian travelers and the economy amid political tensions. The airline emphasizes that the codeshare agreement enhances connectivity to Europe and the USA, provides affordable fares, and increases tax contributions. IndiGo's long-haul expansion plans are supported by this collaboration, paving the way for self-sufficiency with new aircraft orders.
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The White House addressed Donald Trump's recent derogatory remarks about Taylor Swift, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplaying them as commentary on Swift's political influence. This isn't the first time Leavitt has criticized Swift's political endorsements. Trump's post on Truth Social questioned Swift's popularity, following similar comments made during the Super Bowl and the Philadelphia Eagles' White House visit.
In a veiled critique of the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping condemned bullying and trade wars, emphasizing collaboration for global stability. This statement followed a US-China agreement to lower tariffs after a period of escalating duties. The US will reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 30%, while China will lower duties to 10%.
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President Trump publicly criticized Walmart, urging them to absorb tariff costs instead of raising prices for consumers. This rebuke followed Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's warning about impending price increases due to tariffs on goods primarily imported from China. Trump suggested Walmart, with its substantial profits, should collaborate with China to mitigate the impact on customers.
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, along with their daughter Aaradhya, created a heartwarming family moment by dancing to 'Kajra Re' at a Mumbai event. The video, shared by Rahul Vaidya, shows Aishwarya gracefully dancing while Abhishek and Aaradhya cheer her on, all dressed in matching white-cream outfits. This delightful display of family unity has captured hearts across social media.
The Rouse Avenue court commenced hearing the ED's case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald matter, focusing on alleged money laundering involving a Rs 90.25 crore loan. The ED argued that Congress party donors were cheated, and Young Indian was a sham entity used to misappropriate assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore.