The funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sparked controversy as Congress, AAP, and SAD decried the government's decision to cremate him at Nigambodh Ghat instead of Rajghat. They highlighted Singh's significance as India's only Sikh PM and his global influence, criticizing the perceived disrespect shown by not granting him a memorial site.
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Supreme Court Monday assured early hearing to a PIL petitioner who sought CBI probe into "troubling allegations" made on the floor of the Karnataka assembly that a CM-aspirant had honey-trapped several people, including judges. A bench headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna told counsel Barun Sinha the PIL would be listed soon for hearing.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state Budget 2025-26 aligns with India's Sanatan culture, focusing on youth, women, and farmers' upliftment. This budget commemorates the Indian Constitution's 75-year journey and establishes the Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Center in Lucknow for promoting social justice and empowerment.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need to avoid service extensions and post-retirement recruitment to ensure fairness and meritocracy in public service commissions. He highlighted the necessity of curbing paper leaks, fostering a harmonious political climate, and strengthening institutions for India's progress.
US President Donald Trump anticipates that India will likely reduce its tariffs on American goods after recognizing the imbalanced trade barriers. Trump has previously criticized India for imposing high tariffs and referred to the country as a 'tariff king' while discussing significant trade disparities.
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, fell ill but is recovering after taking a dip in the Ganges River during the Maha Kumbh in India. Her guru, Swami Kailashanand Giri, has bestowed her the name Kamla. Despite her illness, she continues her quest for spirituality and learning about Sanatan Dharma.
The Supreme Court urged the central government to establish guidelines for regulating social media content after controversy over explicit content involving comedian Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. The court emphasized the need for limited regulatory measures without leading to censorship, ensuring the appropriateness of online humor.
On the last day of Delhi election campaigning, BJP extended its effort to the parliament, attacking the AAP government for alleged mismanagement. South Delhi MP Bidhuri praised the Modi government's achievements, urging voters to trust BJP, while MP Kiran Chowdhury criticized AAP for failing to clean the Yamuna river.
Bihar minister Prem Kumar underscored public support for the NDA, dismissing Lalu Yadav's influence. He advocates for a double-engine government for fast-tracked development. Union minister Chirag Paswan is confident NDA will win over 225 seats in the assembly polls. CM Nitish Kumar reaffirmed commitment to women's empowerment and highlighted welfare work.
A gang in Bihar exploited young men by falsely offering payments for impregnating women. The suspects, identified as Prince Raj, Bhola Kumar, and Rahul Kumar, used a fake job service website to advertise payments of Rs 5-10 lakh. Police arrested the trio following a complaint and recovered six mobile phones.