Ranya Rao, a Kannada film starlet, is under investigation for her alleged involvement in a Rs 12.56 crore gold smuggling case, using VIP services at the Bengaluru airport. Her stepfather, a senior police officer, is also being scrutinized for his role in the scandal.
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Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claims the Mumbai Congress faces severe financial trouble, with unpaid rent and bills, and employees without salaries for months. He attributes the crisis to ineffective leadership and a bad alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT), predicting further decline for Congress in Maharashtra.
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Amidst controversy over Nishikant Dubey's criticism of the Supreme Court, BJP resurfaced an old video of Indira Gandhi questioning judicial overreach. Gandhi questioned a judge's competence to assess political dynamics, advocating for the primacy of democratic institutions. Dubey's remarks, criticizing the court's actions and questioning its authority, have sparked debate and drawn criticism.
A senior TuM member, Javed Munshi, was arrested by West Bengal STF and Jammu and Kashmir Police in South 24 Parganas. Munshi, acting under LeT instructions, planned to escape to Pakistan via Bangladesh. He was found disguising as a shawl seller with ties to other terror outfits.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai expressed confidence that the party's central leadership will decide on alliances for the 2026 assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK. Amid speculation of a BJP-AIADMK alliance revival, Annamalai emphasised the aim to strengthen the party and address state issues like corruption and law and order.
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The Bangladesh interim government has approved the import of 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India to fulfill domestic demand. A private Indian company will supply the rice at a cost of $22,942,000, evidencing a consistent trade relationship despite recent diplomatic tensions.