In the Karnataka assembly, 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for demanding a judicial probe into a "honey-trap" scandal involving a minister. Speaker UT Khader cited disrespectful behavior. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured a high-level investigation. Minister MB Patil defended the suspension, while Home Minister Parameshwara committed to a thorough probe after complaints are officially filed.
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Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into leaks at the Department of Defense. Caldwell was identified as the source of an "unauthorized disclosure" involving sensitive communications and national security information. The investigation is ongoing, separate from recent firings within the department since Hegseth assumed leadership.
India averted the follow-on in the Brisbane Test against Australia, thanks to a gritty last-wicket stand between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah. Deep's unbeaten 27, including a six off Cummins, pushed India past the follow-on target. Australia's victory hopes dimmed further with a calf injury ruling out Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the series.
The Supreme Court questioned the criminalization of chanting "Jai Shri Ram" during an appeal against the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of a case involving two individuals accused of shouting the slogan in a mosque. The court questioned the identification of the accused and how the phrase constituted an offense.
The family, neighbors, and doctors of the RG Kar rape-murder victim expressed disappointment over the CBI's failure to file a charge sheet within 90 days, leading to default bail for the ex-principal and former OC. They questioned the CBI's effectiveness and expressed concerns about potential corruption and delays in justice, fearing their efforts for justice might be in vain.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing sensitive military information about Yemen operations in a private Signal group, his second such incident. The group included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer. This follows an earlier leak involving National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, prompting a Pentagon investigation.
Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology for his controversial remarks on the show 'India’s Got Latent,' acknowledging his comments were insensitive. Amid death threats and extreme backlash, Allahbadia is cooperating with authorities. Samay Raina, the show's host, has removed the entire series from social media, pledging his full cooperation with investigations. Both expressed regret and intent to prevent future missteps.
Israel revoked the entry visas of 27 French lawmakers and officials, citing threats to national interests, just before their planned visit to Israel and Palestinian territories. The group, comprised of left-wing members, said it intended to promote peace and cooperation. This action, denounced as collective punishment, follows similar incidents involving British and European politicians, highlighting tensions over Palestinian statehood recognition.
A petition has been filed at Indore High Court to halt the transportation of Union Carbide waste to Pithampur, citing potential health risks. The petitioners call for a judicial committee to assess the impact and have raised concerns about the lack of public consultation and potential hazards to local residents and the environment.
An ex-serviceman, Manzoor Ahmed Waghey, was shot dead in a terrorist attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. His wife and niece were injured and rushed to a hospital. A joint search operation has been launched in response. The incident has been condemned by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and MLA Salman Sagar, calling for maintaining peace and justice.
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan criticised the Trump administration’s new reciprocal tariffs, calling them a 'self-goal' that will harm the US economy in the short term. Rajan notes that the impact on India will be relatively smaller and suggests India reduce domestic tariffs to boost trade and competitiveness despite the global trend towards protectionism.