Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refutes Rahul Gandhi's claims about Chinese forces occupying Indian territory. Singh clarifies that the Army Chief's remarks were misinterpreted and advises Gandhi to reflect on historical conflicts. He accuses Gandhi of irresponsible politics on matters of national interest.
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Hungarian-American GM Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament, citing religious reasons. Polgar questioned his inconsistency with a past handshake and emphasised the need for players to inform officials or opponents about such decisions in advance.
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI company Perplexity AI, humorously requested a Green Card from Elon Musk, highlighting ongoing issues with the US immigration system. Musk's supportive response resonated with many in the tech community, sparking conversations about the challenges faced by skilled professionals.
Metal exporters in India are relieved as the White House exempts steel and aluminium from an additional 27% duty, though a 25% tariff remains. Copper is also spared from reciprocal tariffs. Experts note that major issues may arise from secondary effects if a tariff conflict ensues, but the proposed 12% safeguard duty could protect India's steel sector.
YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video conferencing has been denied by Maharashtra Cyber Cell. Raina, who is in the US, faces charges over controversial remarks made on his show by Ranveer Allahbadia. An FIR accuses them of promoting obscenity. Raina deleted show videos and expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities.
Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.
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A quarrel between two brothers in Madhya Pradesh's Tal Lidhora village over their father's funeral almost led to splitting the body for separate cremations. After several hours of deadlock and police intervention, it was decided that Damodar, who had cared for his father, would perform the last rites, ending the dispute.
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