Actor-turned-politician K Chiranjeevi expressed his wish for his son, Ram Charan, to have a boy to continue the family's legacy, causing mixed reactions on social media. Many criticized his remarks as reinforcing outdated gender biases, while some fans defended them as lighthearted banter. Chiranjeevi currently has granddaughters from his daughters and a granddaughter from Ram Charan.
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor backed Kerala unit chief K Sudhakaran amid reports of rift, highlighting significant victories under his leadership. Tharoor encouraged unity within the party. Sudhakaran deferred to the party's high command on his position, while denying any controversy regarding his commitment. Speculations intensified with Sudhakaran's recent interactions and requests for role clarification.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new healthcare initiative, 'Sanjeevani,' promising free treatment for all Delhi residents over 60 at state-run and private facilities if re-elected. The scheme will utilize a card system, with registration beginning soon. This counters the central government's Ayushman Bharat scheme, which Delhi hasn't implemented.
The Association of Medical Consultants (AMC) has raised concerns with the IRDAI over the quick approval of Rs 25 lakh for Saif Ali Khan's cashless treatment at Lilavati Hospital, suggesting preferential treatment for celebrities over ordinary policyholders. AMC demands transparency and equal treatment for all policyholders, condemning the unfair disparity in healthcare access.
Australia captain Pat Cummins praises India's Jasprit Bumrah as the most influential player in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Cummins acknowledges Bumrah's challenging performance, particularly highlighting his 9/156 figures in the Melbourne Test. Despite India's fight, Australia secured an 184-run victory with Cummins named 'Player of the Match.'
Police in Bareilly have arrested a convicted paedophile, Amit Singh, for kidnapping and repeatedly raping a nine-year-old girl who went missing from a wedding. Singh has a history of sexual crimes against children and had been out on bail. He has been booked for kidnapping and rape under the Pocso Act. The victim has been rescued.
In Gujarat, where prohibition laws are stringent, two police officers in Naroda were suspended after being caught with liquor bottles and unexplained cash in their patrol vehicle. They allegedly seized the liquor from a rickshaw driver but did not file a case, instead keeping the items for themselves.
Two individuals riding a scooty were injured after being hit by a speeding Audi near the Jor Bagh Post Office. The victims, Naitik and Tushar, were rushed to a trauma centre with Naitik in stable condition and Tushar remaining critical. Both occupants of the Audi, who are BBA students, have been detained by the police.
BJP and allies have cleared significant amendments to the Waqf Act, ending the 'waqf by user' scheme. Proposed changes include the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Central Waqf Council and excluding minority Muslim sects from Waqf board jurisdiction. These measures aim to tackle misuse and corruption, with the bill expected to be passed in Parliament.
Congress maintains that the closure of Hindenburg Research does not equate to a clean chit for Adani Group and PM Modi, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation. They underscore serious allegations ranging from securities law violations to misuse of investigative agencies and bribery. The Swiss prosecutors freezing Adani-linked accounts and the cancellation of Adani projects in several countries add gravity to the accusations.
Telangana has become the first state to implement sub-categorization of Scheduled Caste reservations, classifying 59 sub-castes into three groups. This move, coinciding with Dr. Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, allocates 1% reservation to Group I, 9% to Group II, and 5% to Group III.