US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, praising his transformative leadership in economic liberalization and strategic US-India relations. Singh, who led India from 2004 to 2014, was lauded for his reforms and landmark legislations. Biden highlighted personal interactions and Singh's significant contributions to global cooperation.
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BJP and Congress MPs clashed outside Parliament, leading to accusations of assault from both sides. BJP's Pratap Sarangi alleged Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, while Congress President Kharge claimed BJP MPs injured his knee. Both parties filed police complaints, with BJP accusing Gandhi of assault and Congress alleging misbehavior against Kharge.
A road accident near Gangasagaram village in Chittoor district resulted in the death of four persons and injuries to 15 others. A private bus traveling from Tirupati to Tamil Nadu's Madurai and Trichy overturned after the driver lost control while avoiding a stationary truck. Injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. An inquiry has been ordered to ensure accountability.
Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
Elon Musk highlighted a major issue in the US Social Security database, identifying 20 million centenarians while Census data counts only 86,000. Historical audits showed many listed individuals are long deceased, with some fraud or multiple Social Security numbers involved. Only 44,000 receive benefits, and some fraud cases linked to incorrect numbers were found.
President Trump denied reports of a clash between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio during a White House meeting on cost-cutting measures, calling it fake news. Tensions reportedly grew as Musk criticized Rubio's efforts, leading Trump to announce a more measured approach to cuts and limit Musk's influence.
Two security personnel and twelve Maoists were killed following a fierce encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The clash, which took place in the early hours of Sunday, also left two jawans injured. Security forces launched the operation based on intel about senior Maoist cadres in the area.
Municipal bulldozers in Nagpur demolished properties linked to riot suspects, including alleged mastermind Fahim Khan, under heavy police security. The Bombay high court later halted further demolitions, criticizing the action as high-handed. Authorities cited planning violations and plan to continue targeting unauthorized constructions linked to those accused of the violence, which left one dead and over 40 injured.
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State transport buses to Karnataka were suspended after pro-Kannada activists attacked an MSRTC bus. The Karnataka state transport conductor was also assaulted for not responding in Marathi, leading to arrests and a counter-case under the POCSO Act. Authorities are investigating both incidents amidst regional tensions in Belagavi.