Mohanlal expressed regret over distress caused by political themes in Empuraan, leading to 17 changes by CBFC. Despite backlash over its portrayal of '02 Gujarat riots, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and VD Satheesan condemned the Sangh Parivar’s pressure on the film.
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A brave farmer in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, stopped a leopard by grabbing its tail during a rescue operation. As the leopard approached women and children, the farmer lunged at it, allowing the forest officers to capture the animal. The leopard is now at a rescue centre in Mysuru.
A Hindi teacher at Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram School in Chennai was suspended for hitting and threatening a student who failed to recite a Hindi poem. The incident prompted the school administration to take action following a complaint from the student's parents. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) enforces a strict policy against teacher violence. Authorities are currently investigating the situation.
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Three officials and two security guards from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) were arrested for allegedly assaulting Nepalese students protesting the suicide of a fellow student. The Odisha government has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the incident, and KIIT has suspended three officials and dismissed the security guards involved.
BJP MP Phangnon Konyak has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misbehaving with her during a Parliament protest. Konyak alleges Gandhi's close proximity and loud voice made her uncomfortable. This follows another incident where a BJP MP accused Gandhi of pushing him. Gandhi denies the allegations, claiming BJP MPs obstructed him.
Amid rumours of a divorce between cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree Verma, the latter addressed baseless allegations and character assassination by trolls on social media. Both unfollowed each other recently, fueling the speculation. Dhanashree stressed on holding on to her values and focusing on the truth.