Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai pledged to boycott footwear until the DMK government is ousted, after the sexual harassment case at Anna University. He announced a personal protest, including self-whipping and fasting, amid ongoing demonstrations led by the BJP and AIADMK accusing the DMK of suppressing dissent.
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Congress's mouthpiece, Veekshanam Daily, criticised MP Shashi Tharoor for praising Kerala's startup sector under the Left government, ahead of local elections. The editorial suggested his remarks could harm the party's chances and accused the CPI-M of industrial decline. Tharoor's comments on PM Modi’s US visit were also questioned. The CPI-M used Tharoor's article to challenge UDF claims.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad's Chanchalguda prison Saturday morning after a night in jail, following his arrest in connection with a deadly stampede at his film's premiere. Despite receiving interim bail Friday night, jail procedures delayed his release. The stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere resulted in one death and several injuries, sparking public outrage.
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Prafull Billore, the founder of MBA Chaiwala, humorously challenges IITian Baba's prediction about India's victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Known for his viral 'Panauti' memes, Billore's playful antics on social media have continued to entertain fans amidst India's cricketing triumphs.
After a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, passengers highlighted issues like inadequate communication, absence of medical help, and mismanagement of crowds. Early warnings were ignored, leading to chaos due to a platform change and poor crowd control measures, which exacerbated the situation.
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