A Bengaluru court approved a three-day custody for the DRI to investigate Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested for smuggling over 14 kg of gold from Dubai. Additional gold worth Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 2.7 crore in cash were found at her residence. The investigation seeks to uncover the smuggling network and the source of the gold.
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Chaos erupted outside Parliament as BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing him, causing an injury. Gandhi denied the claim, alleging BJP MPs obstructed and threatened him. Congress shared a video appearing to show BJP MPs blocking their entry to Parliament.
Hindustani Bhau, a social media celebrity, has demanded a public apology from choreographer-director Farah Khan within two weeks for calling Holi the 'Festival of chapris.' Bhau emphasized that her comments insulted Sanatan Dharma and depicted Hindu practices as negative. He also mentioned filing a police complaint to initiate legal action against her.
BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of behaving like a bouncer during a Parliament scuffle, leading to Sarangi's injury. Sarangi was hurt while protesting with other BJP MPs, alleging Gandhi's actions caused another MP to fall on him, resulting in a head injury.
Prudent Electoral Trust saw corporate donations surge to Rs 1,075.7 crore in 2023-24, tripling from the previous year after the Supreme Court scrapped the electoral bonds scheme. Major donors included Arcelor, DLF, and Maruti Suzuki. BJP received Rs 723.8 crore, followed by Congress with Rs 156.4 crore. Triumph Electoral Trust and others also saw significant contributions.
Pahalgam in South Kashmir experienced a terror attack. Terrorists attacked a tourist spot in Baisaran Valley. The attack resulted in at least 20 injuries. Security forces and locals assisted in rescue operations. Authorities are investigating the incident. Top officials condemned the attack, and assured that the perpetrators will face consequences.
India expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime, condemning Pakistani airstrikes that have targeted Afghan civilians, including women and children. Pakistan's airstrikes, claimed to be in retaliation against cross-border terrorist attacks, were accused of violating Afghanistan's sovereignty. The Taliban called these attacks a blatant violation of international principles, promising retaliation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed regret over a heated exchange with US President Trump during Ukraine-US talks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong US support against Russia. Despite the tense encounter, Zelenskyy stressed the need for polite diplomacy and recognized Americans and Europeans as key allies, while firmly viewing Russia as an adversary.
Police in Rewari, Haryana paraded Rohit alias Kalia, an extortion accused, in a skirt after arresting him. Kalia, who demanded Rs 10 lakh from a local businessman, was walked through a crowded market with his head shaved. This is the second such incident in the district.