Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar faced an opposition attempt to remove him from his Rajya Sabha chairman post, but remained defiant. BJP and allies defended him, demanding an apology from Congress for "insulting" a "son of the soil." Dhankhar alluded to forces trying to "divide the nation" and "insult" its institutions.
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Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after 13 years has ignited social media, along with his choice of Chilli Paneer from the Delhi and District Cricket Association canteen. Known for his humble nature and passion for food, Kohli's presence at the Arun Jaitley Stadium drew massive fan support, underscoring his lasting popularity.
A truck carrying fruit vendors fell into a valley on the Savanur-Hubballi Road in Karnataka, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 15 injuries. The accident occurred when the truck swerved to avoid an overtaking vehicle. In a separate incident, four people, including three students, died when their vehicle overturned near Sindhanur, Raichur district.
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