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A US military plane landed in Amritsar, returning 116 Indian migrants deported from the US, including Daljit Singh, who described being cuffed and chained throughout the journey. Migrants, mostly from Punjab, shared distressing stories of being deceived by agents, enduring grueling travel, and high costs, only to face deportation and shattered dreams. Punjab CM promises proper treatment.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed that Maharashtra will soon appoint a third deputy chief minister, likely from the Shinde faction. Raut accuses Shinde's group of abandoning the party due to fear of central agencies. Rising tensions persist between the factions, highlighting ideological disputes centered around Balasaheb Thackeray's principles.
BJP candidate Navya Haridas challenged Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Wayanad by-election win. Congress called the challenge a publicity stunt. They expect the petition's rejection and a penalty against Haridas. Haridas alleges misleading nomination papers and hidden assets. BJP and communist parties questioned Gandhi's victory. The by-election happened after Rahul Gandhi vacated the seat.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will receive a top-secret Pentagon briefing on U.S. military strategies involving potential conflicts with China. This move raises concerns due to Musk's business interests in China and his advisory role to President Trump. The briefing aims to aid in Musk's efforts to reduce government spending on defense.
Popular food vlogger Rocky Singh unveiled his weight loss transformation, going from 138 kg to 105 kg, with a target of 97 kg. Despite the challenges, his journey has inspired many. Fans have praised his determination and requested to know his routine. Singh highlights the health benefits of losing significant weight and stresses perseverance.
Anish Giri faced a tough start in the Masters at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, losing to World Chess Champion D Gukesh. Giri's early control vanished after a critical mistake, which Gukesh exploited effectively. Gukesh, unaffected by his recent busy schedule, now prepares for Round 2 against Vladimir Fedoseev, while Giri faces Arjun Erigaisi next.
Arvind Kejriwal has questioned Mohan Bhagwat about BJP's practices affecting democracy, including vote-buying and voter manipulation. Kejriwal doubted if the RSS supports these actions. AAP spokesperson accused BJP leaders of deleting voters' names and offering money for votes in various constituencies, amidst escalating accusations as both parties gear up for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
A candid photograph of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav during a protest over the treatment of Indian immigrants has gone viral. The light-hearted interaction suggests a possible improvement in relations between Gandhi and Yadav, who were recently at odds.
A gold-smuggling racket involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer, has prompted the arrest of her friend Tarun K Raju. This has led to a political uproar and a demand for a state government probe into the misuse of police protocol services at the airport.