Actor Chiranjeevi was criticized for remarks on preferring a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy, sparking accusations of sexism. The comment, made during a film event, led to significant backlash on social media, questioning gender roles and the contributions of his daughters and daughter-in-law.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thailand for a two-day visit to participate in the sixth BIMSTEC summit. Modi will engage in discussions with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and join BIMSTEC leaders in signing the Agreement on Maritime Cooperation. The visit also includes meetings with key regional leaders and will be followed by Modi's visit to Sri Lanka.
Police suspect the Nov 24 violence in Sambhal was orchestrated by absconding gangster Shariq Satha, linked to Dawood and Pakistan's ISI. Unusual money transfers and foreign-made cartridges were found, indicating his involvement. Shariq, who has 54 cases against him, is wanted in multiple states and fled to Dubai in 2020 using a fake passport.
PM Narendra Modi achieves a historic win for BJP in the Delhi assembly elections, breaking a 26-year gap. His campaign, centered on development and localised issues, has demonstrated his influential appeal extends beyond national politics, dispelling myths about his regional limitations.
Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.
India plans to reduce tariffs on over 50% of US imports worth $23 billion under a new trade agreement to prevent reciprocal tariffs. Negotiations are set to address these changes, with India pursuing balanced reforms and seeking relief from potential US tariffs.
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