The Nationalist Congress Party criticized Ranveer Allahbadia for his inappropriate remark on India's Got Latent but warned against disproportionate outrage leading to stricter government control over digital creators. Allahbadia apologized, and a formal complaint was lodged, calling for increased accountability while avoiding misuse for censorship.
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Assam Police served summons to stand-up comedian Jaspreet Singh and other jurors of the online show 'India's Got Latent' concerning controversial remarks. Joint commissioner Ankur Jain confirmed actions in Mumbai and Gurugram. One juror, Ranveer Allahbadia, issued an apology and expressed his fear due to death threats. The crime branch of Guwahati registered an FIR regarding the incident.
New Zealand clinched a series victory by defeating Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I. The hosts set a challenging target of 220/6 and bowled out Pakistan for 105, with Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes leading the attack. Finn Allen's rapid fifty and Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 46 boosted New Zealand's innings.
US President Donald Trump anticipates that India will likely reduce its tariffs on American goods after recognizing the imbalanced trade barriers. Trump has previously criticized India for imposing high tariffs and referred to the country as a 'tariff king' while discussing significant trade disparities.
Political tensions rise as Assam's Chief Minister questions Mamata Banerjee's interest in leading the opposition alliance. Banerjee receives support from various leaders, including Lalu Prasad and Sharad Pawar. However, the Congress and BJP's parliamentary actions draw criticism from other parties. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee expresses concern over the dominance of the two major parties in parliamentary proceedings.
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 101 as India triumphed over Bangladesh by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy opener. Gill's performance, his eighth ODI century in just 51 innings, sets a new national record. His composed innings was crucial, leading India to successfully chase a 229-run target, completing the match with 21 balls remaining.
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.
Delhi Police have launched a search operation for AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, accused of leading an attack on police and aiding an escape in Jamia Nagar. An FIR includes charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Both Khan and the escapee, Shavez Khan, remain untraceable as police continue their investigations.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally returning to Earth after nine months on the ISS due to propulsion issues with their Boeing Starliner. NASA's Crew-10 astronauts have replaced Crew-9, with members including Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov, representing multiple nationalities.
In a shocking incident, an armed intruder broke into Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residence, demanding Rs 1 crore and injuring Khan, his staff, and his son's nanny. The attack happened around 2am, waking the entire household. Police have launched an investigation, describing the suspect as a man in his late 30s with a slim build.