The Brazilian government condemned the United States for the treatment of Brazilian deportees, citing the use of handcuffs and poor conditions on the flight. They announced plans to reduce detention times for Brazilians in the US and seek clarification from Washington, while stressing the need for humane treatment.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude towards Gujarat voters for the BJP's decisive win in local body polls. The BJP secured major victories including Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 60 out of 68 municipalities, and all contested taluka panchayats, reaffirming Gujarat's support for the party and its development politics.
An accused drug smuggler, Gurjant Singh, tricked Bikaner police officers into letting him escape by stealing their vehicle during transport. Singh led a seven-hour chase before being recaptured with the help of nearly 200 villagers. An inquiry is underway to investigate potential negligence by the police officers involved in his initial transportation and escape.
Several BEST bus drivers were recently caught with alcohol. One driver bought liquor while on duty. Another was found with an open bottle. A security guard confronted the inebriated driver. BEST authorities sacked the drivers. Breathalyzer tests will now be mandatory for all BEST drivers. This ensures passenger safety. The Kurla crash driver, however, was not intoxicated.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s Test opener, is making a significant shift from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025-26 season, where he will serve as captain. Despite his deep roots in Mumbai cricket, Jaiswal seeks a No-Objection Certificate to officially make the move.
Two local BJP functionaries were killed and two others injured in a suspicious road incident in Sambalpur, Odisha, when a tipper truck repeatedly rear-ended their car. Police are investigating whether it was a planned murder as the vehicle hit them three times. The truck driver has been detained.
Hungary on Thursday said it will quit the International Criminal Court, just as Prime Minister Viktor Orban hosted his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, whom the tribunal has accused of war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu was invited last November, a day after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against the Israeli leader for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
CPM MLA M Y Tarigami criticized the BJP and central government for allegedly hindering the Omar Abdullah government's functioning and demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted the executive orders, domicile laws, and media restrictions imposed after the abrogation of Article 370. Tarigami also condemned the Waqf (Amendment) Act, fearing increased communal polarization.
Andre Russell's below-par IPL 2025 season has sparked concerns, with the KKR all-rounder struggling against leg-spin. Dismissed by spinners 21 times, 14 against leg-spin, his vulnerability was exposed in a recent match against GT. Despite Dwayne Bravo's support, Russell's form is impacting KKR, who are currently seventh in the points table.
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed faced backlash for calling India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'mediocre' in a now-deleted social media post. Mohamed defended her statement as a comment on his fitness. The Congress party reprimanded her and sought an explanation, stating they respect sporting icons and do not endorse such comments.