BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated his feud with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, sharing a "Wikileaks" document alleging Thackeray is inciting Marathi-Hindi tensions for political gain before Mumbai's municipal elections.
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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.
A deadly stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the Rath Yatra festival resulted in three fatalities and over 50 injuries. The chaos, attributed to poor crowd management and unauthorized vehicles, drew sharp criticism and prompted a government investigation. Eyewitnesses reported confusion and inadequate response, while former CM Patnaik slammed the administration's incompetence following the tragedy.
Tensions flared in Mira Bhayander as MNS leader Avinash Jadhav was detained ahead of a planned rally countering protests against MNS activists assaulting a food stall owner for not speaking Marathi. Police denied permission for a Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti rally and increased security, citing potential law and order issues due to Jadhav's presence and his history of registered offenses.
Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test has put India in a commanding position. He dismissed Joe Root and then Ben Stokes for a golden duck in consecutive deliveries. Root edged a flick to Pant, while Stokes was undone by a sharp bouncer. India aims to level the series after England's initial victory.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are anticipated to exhibit a slightly bearish trend due to easing geopolitical tensions and positive trade deal discussions ahead of the US tariff deadline. Despite support from ETF inflows and a weaker dollar, focus shifts to trade negotiations and corporate earnings.
Congress requested an urgent meeting with the Election Commission on behalf of 10 opposition parties to discuss Bihar's special intensive revision of rolls. The EC responded by inviting each party individually, but received no confirmation from any of them.
The Dalai Lama, ahead of his 90th birthday, has declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama will persist after his death, a statement with significant implications for his global Buddhist followers. He emphasised that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, based in India, will have the exclusive authority to identify his successor, adhering to traditional Buddhist practices.
Bihar's electoral roll revision progresses swiftly, with 93.7% of voters receiving enumeration forms and 13.2% already submitting them. The Election Commission allows electors to supplement incomplete documentation until July 25. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar anticipates timely completion with full transparency.
Hina Khan, known for her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is battling stage three breast cancer and recently married Rocky Jaiswal. Due to her cancer diagnosis and subsequent hair loss, Hina revealed she had to discard many expired hair-care products. She expressed regret over the waste but acknowledged learning a valuable lesson about prioritizing health.
X, the social media platform, restored Reuters' official account in India after it was temporarily withheld due to a "legal demand." The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that the Indian government had not requested the action. X explained that content is withheld based on valid legal requests, and they are working to resolve the issue.