India and Indonesia are finalizing a $450 million deal for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, making Indonesia the second ASEAN country after the Philippines to acquire it. An Indonesian delegation led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali was briefed on the missile's capabilities, with both nations seeking to strengthen defence collaboration and support Indonesia's defence modernization programs.
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The RSS has distanced itself from the controversy over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. Recent violent clashes between groups resulted in curfews being imposed. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warned against glorifying Aurangzeb, citing the unrest and the impact of a related film.
Rajasthan Royals have strongly refuted match-fixing allegations made by Rajasthan Cricket Association ad-hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani, labelling them as baseless and defamatory. The franchise asserts that Bihani's claims undermine the team, the BCCI, and the integrity of cricket. A BCCI official dismissed the allegations, suggesting they stem from upcoming RCA elections.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra apartment early Thursday morning. He sustained severe spinal injuries and underwent emergency surgery. The attacker, who demanded money and stabbed Saif, escaped. Police have deployed multiple teams to track down the intruder, while the incident raises concerns about security measures.
The Kerala government has restored full funding for nine minority scholarships that were previously reduced by 50%. The decision comes amid criticism and aims to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. An additional Rs 11 crore has also been allocated for the Margadeepam scholarship, increasing its total plan size to Rs 20 crore.
In Maharashtra, MNS workers aggressively demanded the use of Marathi in banks. They confronted a bank manager in Ambarnath who was not conversing in Marathi, threatened him, and vandalized a computer. The workers demanded that he learn Marathi quickly. This follows MNS Chief Raj Thackeray's recent call to make Marathi mandatory for official communication.
In the latest episode of Shark Tank India 4, Jaipur-based entrepreneurs Raksheet Jain and Divyansh Mangal pitch their AI-based autism diagnosis brand, AIgnosis, seeking Rs 50 Lakhs for 4% equity. After discussions, they secure a final deal of Rs 1 crore for 8% equity from sharks Varun, Aman, and Peyush to expand their network and impact families.
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A viral photo captured in Chennai shows parents scaling a school wall during CBSE Class X exams. The image has sparked debate on social media, with some calling it "helicopter parenting" while others expressed understanding for the parents' anxiety. People discussed whether such actions stem from genuine concern or contribute to increased stress for students.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) expelled a media studies student from the hostel after drugs were found in her room. The institute's empowered committee investigated the roommate's complaint, leading to the discovery of ganja. Despite the student's denial, the committee's findings prompted the action. The police registered an FIR under the NDPS Act.