Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about President Murmu sparked controversy, with the BJP blaming Congress for disrespecting the President. PM Modi accused Congress of elitism and undermining marginalized communities. Congress hit back, claiming BJP disrespected the President by not inviting her to key events. The Rashtrapati Bhavan dismissed claims of the President being tired.
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Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi's shows in Lucknow were cancelled due to law and order concerns after the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission urged the police to monitor the content. Authorities feared potential protests over objectionable content, following recent incidents involving other comedians sparking controversy.
Harbhajan Singh expressed disappointment over the current state of Pakistan cricket, noting a lack of unity and match-winners compared to their teams before 2011-12. Shahid Afridi agreed, stating a need for consistent performers. Both discussed this ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting India's superiority.
The NDA held a joint workers' conference in Ara, encouraging coordination to secure 225 plus seats in the upcoming Bihar state assembly election. BJP State President Dilip Kunwar Jaiswal emphasized booth-level collaboration, and JD(U) State President Umesh Kushwaha praised the development under Nitish Kumar's leadership. They aim to defeat the INDIA bloc in the forthcoming elections.
Meerut police have initiated an investigation against SHO Ramakant Pachori for not sealing Sahil Shukla's room after he and Muskan Rastogi killed Saurabh Rajput. Sahil and Muskan had posed as a married couple during their stay at a Kasol hotel. Despite their phones being in police custody, videos of the duo surfaced online.
Jordyn Woods attended the New York Knicks' annual pajama party following her boyfriend Karl Anthony-Towns' trade to the team. Met by excitement, she shared the event's highlights on Instagram. Woods, who moved from Los Angeles, is adapting well to New York and actively supports Towns, reflecting his stellar performance this season.
The iconic show CID faces controversy as ACP Pradyuman's shocking on-screen death coincides with allegations of copyright infringement. Graffiti artist Mooz accuses CID of using his YouTube artwork without permission in 'The Aftermath' episode, where the team investigates Pradyuman's death following Barbosa's bombing.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero income tax for up to Rs 12 lakh under the new tax regime. The standard deduction for salaried employees will be Rs 75,000. The rejigged tax slabs introduce a 10% tax rate for income between Rs 8-12 lakh, with varying rates for higher incomes.
In Salt Lake, a collision between a motorist and a biker escalated into a chase, resulting in the biker's death. The biker, Aiyaz Hussain, lost control and skidded on an uneven, poorly lit road. Local residents apprehended the motorist, Piyush Agarwal, who was later arrested for causing death due to negligence and sent to jail custody.
Falling rupee and rising hotel tariffs have made overseas holidays more expensive for Indians, with a 15%-20% increase in costs compared to last year. European and Southeast Asian destinations are most affected. Despite the hike, travel interest remains high, with more bookings for exotic locations. The strengthening dollar and domestic travel costs are also contributing factors. Free e-visas from several countries are boosting interest.