BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's inflammatory remarks against those opposing Hindi imposition in Maharashtra have ignited a political firestorm. Dubey's threat to "thrash" Hindi speakers' detractors drew sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) and other opposition parties, who accused the BJP of attempting to divide the state for electoral gains.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to an early hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, scheduled for Thursday. Opposition parties RJD and Congress, along with the Association for Democratic Reforms, argue the revision could disenfranchise lakhs, particularly marginalized communities, due to strict citizenship documentation requirements within a short timeframe.
Shubman Gill's sensational form continued with a century in the second innings at Edgbaston, following his impressive 269 in the first. Gill's stellar performance, including three 100-plus partnerships, places him alongside Indian legends. His aggregate of 369* runs surpasses Sunil Gavaskar's record for India in a single Test.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoyed a peaceful summer in 2025. They spent quality time in New York, Nashville, and other quiet locations. This helped strengthen their relationship. Swift also regained ownership of her master recordings. Kelce supported her during this achievement. As the NFL season approaches, Swift will likely support Kelce at games.
Congress has strongly condemned the circulation of a fabricated video that misuses Rahul Gandhi's photograph, falsely depicting it on sanitary pad packets distributed under the Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana in Bihar, leading to the filing of an FIR. This controversy arose shortly after Congress initiated a menstrual hygiene campaign in Bihar, distributing sanitary pads to women, with boxes featuring images of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to promote awareness.
The J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahudeen, in a cross-border narco-terror case. Investigations revealed a terror financing network involving Pakistan-based outfits operating in J&K, raising funds for HM through narcotics smuggling and sale. The network destabilizes peace in J&K by facilitating terrorist activities.
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