BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure to support Ambedkar's memorial and questioned their silence on his resignation. He contrasted this with the BJP's efforts to honor Ambedkar, including building a memorial and demanding an apology from Congress for their past actions.
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Mohammed Siraj continued his on-field theatrics during the Brisbane Test, playfully flipping the bails at Marnus Labuschagne's end on day two of the match at the Gabba. This followed a previous incident in Adelaide where Siraj and Labuschagne clashed during the beer-snake incident, followed by the Indian pacer's face-off with Travis Head.
Punjab Kings pulled off a stunning victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mullanpur, defending a low score of 111. KKR's chase faltered dramatically thanks to Yuzvendra Chahal's game-changing spell of 4 for 28. Despite an early partnership by PBKS openers, KKR bowlers Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sunil Narine restricted them.
Delhi HC has emphasised recognising 'adolescent love' and consensual relationships between young individuals. In a recent case, a 19-year-old man was acquitted of rape charges due to the consensual nature of his relationship with a 17-year-old girl, highlighting the need for a more understanding, less punitive approach.
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