Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav faces backlash for his "dance or be suspended" remark to a policeman during Holi celebrations. BJP leaders and retired police officers criticize the RJD leader, accusing him of disrespecting the police force and reviving the era of "Jungle Raj" in Bihar.
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The Telangana High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to BRS MLA KT Rama Rao until December 30 in the Formula E race case. The ACB had filed a case against Rama Rao, alleging unauthorized payments and foreign currency transactions related to organizing the race. The case is scheduled for further hearing on December 27.
A Bangkok-bound private jet with Rushiraj, son of former state health minister Tanaji Sawant, returned to Pune after police were informed of his alleged abduction. The flight was near Andaman and Nicobar Islands when it was called back. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and who bore the expenses of the aircraft.
Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement from Test cricket followed his benching in the Border Gavaskar Trophy opener. Captain Rohit Sharma revealed Ashwin considered retiring in Perth but was persuaded to stay. However, subsequent omissions possibly reignited his decision, prompting his departure mid-series.
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose submitted a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, endorsed by 60 opposition MPs. Ghose accused Rijiju of making derogatory remarks, stating opposition members were "not worthy" of being in the house. This follows opposition criticism of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and a no-confidence motion filed against him.
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