Pro-Khalistan supporters protested outside the Indian High Commission in London on Republic Day, calling for a separate Sikh state and accusing India of human rights violations. Indian diaspora members countered with patriotic slogans, asserting national unity and rejecting the Khalistani claims, with police ensuring the situation remained calm.
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Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai urged prompt action against comedian Kunal Kamra following a parody song targeting deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Sena workers vandalized a Mumbai studio in response, leading to arrests. Desai warned police to act quickly, emphasizing the tension among party workers.
The Rajasthan High Court has allowed a 13-year-old rape survivor to have a medical termination of her 27-week pregnancy. The court instructed that if the fetus survives, it should be incubated and cared for at the state’s expense. An FIR was lodged after discovering the pregnancy, and the medical procedure is to be supervised by the medical board.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has firmly denied rumors about Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar expecting their first child, putting an end to the speculation. According to Azmi, there is no truth to the reports. Farhan is currently working on his film 'Jee Le Zaraa,' while Shibani continues to pursue new career opportunities.
Israel delayed a key ceasefire agreement in Gaza due to last-minute disagreements with Hamas, leading to rising tensions in Netanyahu's coalition. The proposed deal aims to halt conflict and release numerous hostages, but faced strong opposition from Netanyahu's far-right partners. Despite international calls for implementation, the conflict has resulted in severe casualties and displacement in Gaza.
Nearly 47 years after the 1978 communal riots in Sambhal, three displaced Hindu families have regained partial possession of their ancestral land, with the district administration returning 10,000 sq ft out of a 15,000 sq ft plot. Authorities are investigating the ownership of the remaining land.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed his legal team to draft the Rohith Vemula Act, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in educational institutions, following Rahul Gandhi's urging. Gandhi highlighted the systemic discrimination faced by marginalized communities, referencing the tragic deaths of students like Rohith Vemula. The Act seeks to prevent future instances of discrimination and promote equality in education.
An SECR RPF team detained Akash Kannaujiya, a suspect in the attack on Saif Ali Khan, from the LTT-Shalimar Jnaneswari Express at Durg railway station. Kannaujiya reportedly intruded into Saif's Bandra home, knifing the actor six times. The suspect was tracked through his cellphone location and identified based on photos shared by Mumbai police.
Rakhi Sawant has responded to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell summons regarding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's comments on India's Got Latent. She has been called to provide her statement on February 27 but believes she shouldn't have to attend in person. Sawant expressed financial struggles and urged authorities to focus on more serious crimes.