Comedian Samay Raina shared his first note on YouTube after weeks of silence following the controversy surrounding an episode of India's Got Latent. The comedian had been embroiled in legal troubles after a remark made during the latest episode of the comedy show, which sparked outrage. The incident led to multiple FIRs, with the case eventually reaching the Supreme Court.
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The Delhi High Court has directed the Consortium of NLUs to revise CLAT 2025 results for undergraduate courses, citing errors in four questions. The court instructed to republish the revised final list of selected candidates within four weeks.
India had a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand with a 105-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, New Zealand fought back by dismissing Gill and Virat Kohli quickly, putting pressure on India. Earlier, New Zealand posted 251/7 with significant contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell.
At least six individuals are dead, and 78 injured after the roof of the Real Plaza Trujillo shopping mall in Peru collapsed on Friday night. The mall has been closed by the city’s mayor due to imminent risk, and inspections of other shopping centers will be conducted.
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP chief, reached out to BJP supporters, emphasizing the potential adverse effects on Delhi's public services if he loses. He also wrote to the Election Commission, accusing them of targeting him while ignoring similar actions by BJP leaders, especially over the Yamuna River water issue.
A 37-year-old man, Gnanasekaran, was arrested for allegedly raping a second-year engineering student from Anna University and filming her with a male friend to blackmail them. This incident has raised concerns about campus safety. Authorities plan to review security, while political opposition criticizes the DMK government for inadequate protection on educational campuses.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced transformative tax reforms aiming to benefit India's middle class. Key highlights include no income tax for earnings up to Rs 12 lakh, with a simplified tax rate structure. The measures are expected to substantially reduce taxes for the middle class, creating a buzz on social media with various reactions and memes.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was above 22,550.
The alleged rape of a preoperative counsellor at Pune's Swargate terminus highlights the poor security conditions at the busy facility. Commuters report chaos and a sense of insecurity due to lack of proper monitoring, unattended buses, and the free movement of private vehicles within the premises.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced the creation of a joint action committee with several state CMs against the Centre's delimitation plan, which he deems an assault on federalism. Stalin called for firm resistance, inviting political parties to join the committee's first meeting in Chennai, March 2025. This follows concerns over reduced parliamentary seats due to population control measures.