Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 12 crore from Dubai, triggering a political battle between Congress and BJP in Karnataka. BJP alleged involvement of an influential minister in shielding her, while Congress accused BJP of favoring her with land allotment for an industrial project.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, emphasizing that freedom of expression should not lead to tyranny. The government pledged to act against disrespectful statements, while Mumbai police arrested 11 Yuva Sena members for vandalizing a comedy venue.
Roshni Nadar has made history as the first woman to join India’s top 10 wealthiest list with a net worth of US$40 billion, thanks to her father Shiv Nadar’s 47% stake in HCL Technologies. She joins other prominent women like Alice Walton and Francoise Bettencourt Meyers in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
The Supreme Court has declined to consider Mahua Moitra's plea to disclose details of alternate investment funds and foreign portfolio investors in India's stock market, directing her to first approach Sebi. The Court allowed Moitra to present her concerns to Sebi and seek legal remedies if her representation is not addressed within a reasonable timeframe.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended VV Vijeesh after he sought a ban on the film 'L2: Empuraan' citing scenes alluding to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Kerala high court refused interim relief on his plea, noting the film's clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification.
Police in New Delhi arrested Zoya, wife of jailed gangster Hashim Baba, for drug trafficking in the Welcome area. She was caught with 225 grams of heroin during a police trap. Baba, imprisoned since last year for a gym owner's murder, had earlier implicated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the crime. The two developed ties in Tihar Jail in 2021 and remained in contact despite being moved to different jails, allegedly using illicit communication channels to continue criminal activities.
Kurukshetra police have apprehended three suspects involved in a shooting incident, seizing illegal weapons and uncovering an arms factory in Uttar Pradesh. The investigation revealed a network of arms suppliers, leading to multiple arrests and a crackdown on illegal arms trade in the region.
Zoo officials in Surat's Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo are giving Ayurvedic aphrodisiacs to their male white tiger Gaurav to boost his mating interest with Garima, his female companion. Despite Garima showing signs of sexual maturity, Gaurav has been disinterested. The Ayurvedic supplement, including safed muesli, shatavari, and ashwagandha, is used to enhance his vigour.
Chiranjeevi faced backlash for his comments about wanting a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy. His remarks were labeled as sexist and misogynistic, sparking outrage on social media. Critics pointed out that daughters are equally capable of upholding the family legacy.
The International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, saw global participation, concluding with recognition of yoga's benefits and various tourism initiatives announced by Satpal Maharaj. Thousands of yoga proponents participated, highlighting Rishikesh’s role as a spiritual epicenter. Renowned yoga instructors were honored for their contributions.