Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao, caught smuggling 14.2 kg gold at Kempegowda Airport and using hawala channels for the purchase, faces bail opposition as the investigation continues. The public prosecutor argued that granting bail now could impede the probe, which has gathered significant evidence.
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US President Donald Trump softened his stance on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing respect ahead of their meeting. This follows Trump's earlier labeling of Zelenskyy as a 'dictator.' The meeting will focus on a proposed mining rights deal, which involves sharing Ukraine’s mineral wealth with the US as compensation for military aid.