BJP MP Rekha Sharma accused Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat of lying about certain issues to advance her political career. Sharma claimed Phogat used a false narrative, which facilitated her election as an MLA. Phogat had earlier alleged sexual harassment by the Wrestling Federation of India's former chief, Brij Bhushan Saran Singh.
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Harvard University faces potential loss of foreign student enrollment as the Department of Homeland Security demands compliance with policy changes. This action follows the stripping of federal funding and contracts due to alleged "illegal and violent activities." Secretary Noem insists on records of foreign student visa holders' violent actions, threatening Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students if compliance isn't verified.
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Budget 2025 income tax: Budget 2025 introduces key personal tax reforms focusing on Viksit Bharat. Amendments include a new income-tax bill, revised income tax slabs, and increased rebate thresholds under the Concessional Tax Regime, benefiting middle-class taxpayers.
A 27-year-old woman from Odisha was gang-raped by three Bihar guest workers in Tirupur, while her husband was threatened at knifepoint. The accused, who lured the family with job promises, were arrested and are now in judicial custody. The victim is receiving treatment at Tirupur Govt Medical College and Hospital.
In Babupur village, UP's Shahjahanpur, a class 5 student was fatally shot by a villager, Veerpal, and his son, Akash, after they mistook him for a thief while he was guarding his family's crop field. The incident occurred as the boy delivered dinner to his father. Both accused have been arrested and charged with murder.
Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress MP, has shown signs of growing dissatisfaction with the party, citing a leadership gap in Kerala Congress and seeking clarity on his role. Despite this, Kerala Congress leaders believe Tharoor will stay with the party. Tharoor has expressed interest in the chief minister role if Congress wins the Kerala assembly elections.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the seriousness of the 2023 attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, calling for accountability from the US. The assailants attempted arson and vandalized the consulate. Pro-Khalistani protestors were involved. An investigation was initiated, and the FBI assured aggressive pursuit of the culprits.