Ashok Gehlot has called Mani Shankar Aiyar a frustrated and erratic individual for his remarks on Rajiv Gandhi's competency. Aiyar's critical comments have sparked significant backlash within the Congress, with leaders like Harish Rawat and Nana Patole condemning his statements and questioning his mental state.
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Former Ivy League student Luigi Mangione, 26, has been arrested for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who played the online game "Among Us," was found with a 3D-printed firearm and a manifesto. His online activity post-graduation, including engagement with the Unabomber Manifesto, is under scrutiny as police investigate his motives.
Hundreds of Indian-origin supporters overwhelmed a smaller Pakistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indian side, displaying the Tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans, outnumbered the Pakistani protesters who were raising slogans against PM Modi. The incident has sparked debate in the UK, with right-wing commentators questioning the success of multiculturalism.
Actor Chiranjeevi was criticized for remarks on preferring a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy, sparking accusations of sexism. The comment, made during a film event, led to significant backlash on social media, questioning gender roles and the contributions of his daughters and daughter-in-law.
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary. Vumlunmang Vualnam will take over as Secretary, Department of Expenditure, succeeding Manoj Govil. Vivek Aggarwal has been named Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, marking key changes in central government departments.
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