Sanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MLA, is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a canteen worker. Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Rajya Sabha MP, shared the video and criticized Gaikwad's actions. Gaikwad defended his behavior, stating he has no regrets and would repeat it if necessary.
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An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, prompting immediate search and rescue operations. The incident occurred near Ratangarh town, as confirmed by defence sources. This marks the second Jaguar crash within three months, following a similar incident in April near Jamnagar, Gujarat, where one pilot died despite ejection attempts.